Career Certificate Programs

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The following programs will be offered in January 2026 (based on availability).  The application window opens September 8th 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. 
 
Cosmetology
Digital Cinema Production
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education – APPR
Electricity
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Marine Service Technologies
Patient Care Technician
Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Welding Technology

 

The first step to admission is to schedule a tour and admission informational meeting with the Admissions Advisor. To schedule a meeting with Kim Dunn, Admissions Advisor, please click here (preferred), call 727-774-1703, or email kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us   

 If you have general questions about the programs and would like to speak to the Admissions Advisor prior to the open house please contact Kim Dunn, Admissions Advisor by requesting more information here (preferred) or call 727-774-1703 or email kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us.  

 

Service Industry

Arts, Communication & Technology

Construction

Manufacturing

Industry

RISE

Complete the application process today!

Adult Students

High School Students

 

Disability Disclosure

Pasco County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act.  Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:
Sheila Blue, Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638813-794-2679813-794-2119 FAXsblue@pasco.k12.fl.us

 

As such, it is the policy of the District to provide reasonable substitutions for any person enrolled in a post-secondary vocational programs who is hearing impaired, visually impaired, dyslexic or who has a specific learning disability where failure to meet the requirements is related to the disability. In order to receive disability accommodations or substitution, qualifying students must provide documentation that clearly shows evidence of a disability to the Intervention Specialist, Jen Warren, can be reached at 727-774-1816.

 

 

Important Links

Administration

Tonia Shook, Director
tshook@pasco.k12.fl.us
Building 1, Administration

 

Jayme D’Avanzo, Assistant Director
jdavanzo@pasco.k12.fl.us
Building 1, Administration

 

Admissions Office for Career Certificate Programs

Kim Dunn
Admissions Advisor
kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us
(727) 774-1703

 

Career Placement Office for Students and Employers

Shelly Hedgespeth, Career Placement Coordinator
mhedgesp@pasco.k12.fl.us
727-774-1710