Career, Technical and Adult Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is offered through Pasco Pathways that prepare students to be college and career-ready by providing core academic skills, real-world and hands-on experiences, industry-recognized certifications, and technical skills necesssary to their future. Pasco County's CTE Pathways are aligned with our local occupational demands.
Our Values
- Prepare
- Empower
- Elevate
- Connect
- Engage
Our Mission
The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (CTAE) supports collaborative, innovative learning environments that prepare students or meaningful careers in a diverse and changing world.
Our Vision
Students will be workforce ready and equipped with the essential skills to secure a meaningful employment and pursue post-secondary pathways.
Pasco County Schools offers a variety of Post-Secondary options for students enrolled in a secondary setting.
Benefits
- Academic Advancement
- Career Exploration
- Cost Savings
- Networking Opportunities
- Work-Based Learning
Post-Secondary Partners
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Academy (ERAU)
- Fred K. Marchman Technical College (FKMTC)
- Pinellas Technical College (PTC)
- Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC)
Post-Secondary Options
For more information regarding Pasco County Schools' Post-Secondary offerings, please visit our Pasco Pathways Catalog.
Adult Education (AE)
Pasco County Schools' Adult Education (AE) Programs include a wide range of programs offered through our partner, Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC). These programs assist adults in gaining the skills necessary to prepare for our growing workforce. Adult Education programs are designed to offer opportunities to all adults.
There are two adult education school sites staffed by Pasco County Schools' staff and administrators offering day and evening face-to-face classes. In addition, there are online classes for those who are eligible. Please contact the main site closest to you for additional information.
Fred K. Marchman Technical College
- Location: 7825 Campus Drive, New Port Richey, Florida 34653
- Phone Number: 813-794-1888
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Pasco-Hernando State College
- Location: 36727 Blanton Road, Dade City, Florida 33523
- Phone Number: 352-518-1336
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Our Mission
Pasco County Schools Adult Education programs provide lifelong learning opportunities which are responsive to the diverse needs of students, parents, businesses, and the community.
Our Objectives
Pasco County Schools Adult Education programs are designed to offer all adults, regardless of age, to experience opportunities to:
- participate in a continuing education program that meets individual needs and abilities
- acquire basic and fundamental academic skills
- pursue a standard high school diploma or GED
- acquire job training
- enhance one’s economic efficiency
- acquire an awareness and appreciation of the arts
- grow in knowledge, understanding and critical thinking
Adult Education Programs
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