Career Certificate Programs

Admissions Process

Fall 2026 Enrollment Information

The following programs will be offered in August 2026 (based on availability). The application window opens April 7th at 4:00pm. Please contact Kim Dunn, Admissions Advisor/Career Specialist, at 727-774-1703 or kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us for more information and to set up a mandatory tour and admissions information meeting.

Applied Cybersecurity

Computer Systems & Information Technology

Cosmetology Schedule A (AM) CLOSED

Cosmetology Schedule B (PM)

Digital Cinema Production

Early Childhood Education – APPR

Electricity CLOSED

Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) CLOSED

Marine Service Technologies CLOSED

Master Automotive Service Technology CLOSED

Patient Care Technician

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality CLOSED

Specialized Career Instruction – Comprehensive

Welding Technology CLOSED

Step 1:

Attend a mandatory admissions meeting – Click here to meet with Kim Dunn, Admissions Advisor/Career Specialist.

Step 2:

Pay the $25.00 application fee (plus $1.00 processing fee) and complete the online application with essays.

Step 3:

Provide a copy of your High School Transcript (not required for Pasco graduates) or GED (can be requested at GED.com) if you have not already submitted one. Note: Students who received their GED in Pasco County must submit transcript.

Step 4:

Complete the Residency Classification Form and upload two supporting documents. Note: If the student is under the age of 24 years old, a parent or guardian must complete this step. For more information about residency, click here.

Step 5:

Provide an official postsecondary transcript to the Admissions Advisor/Career Specialist at the time of application if the student is requesting transfer credit.

What to Expect After Your Application is Submitted

Once a completed application is received the student will be scheduled for an interview. The applicant’s responses to the essays and interview questions should indicate that the candidate’s credentials will support the student to successfully complete the program and subsequently enter the workforce in their chosen program of study. The program instructor and assistant director have the final discretion to grant or deny admission to the program.

Download a copy of the enrollment checklist.

Wait List Information

Application review and interviews will continue until the program and wait list are full or until the application deadline for the term. When the class and wait list are full applications are no longer accepted. Students on the wait list who do not get a seat in the current term of application must complete all portions of the application process again to apply for a seat for the next available term of enrollment. Admission to programs can be exceptionally competitive, and it is encouraged to submit applications early.

Financial Aid

You are strongly encourage to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Click here to be taken to our Financial Aid webpage.