Valencia College

Valencia College is recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions for higher education, earning distinction as the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. At Valencia College, students receive a high‑quality, affordable education—about half the cost of a state university—while benefiting from smaller class sizes, strong academic support, and flexible learning options across five campuses and online.

In addition to traditional degree pathways, Valencia College offers Accelerated Skills Training (AST) programs designed in partnership with industry to prepare students quickly for in‑demand, high‑wage careers. These hands-on, workforce-focused programs emphasize real-world training, industry-recognized credentials, and job placement support, enabling students to gain career-ready skills in a matter of weeks. To learn more about AST programs, please visit the following link:

https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/accelerated-skills-training/

Students also enjoy flexible course scheduling, including evening, weekend, and Flex Start options. Upon program completion, graduates are well-prepared to move directly into a skilled career or transfer to a four-year institution as a junior through guaranteed admission pathways.

Valencia College aligns with the following PMMI Mechatronics Certifications:

• Fluid Power
• Industrial Electricity 1 & 2
• Mechanical Components 1 & 2
• Motor and Motor Controls
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 1 & 2

Verified as of 01/26