Career Certificate Programs

The application window for the fall 2025 term is now open for the following programs. Please note: admissions to programs can be exceptionally competitive and it is encouraged to submit applications early. The next application window will be for the January 2026 term and opens on Monday, September 8^th at 7:30 AM (based on availability). Please contact Kim Dunn, Admissions Advisor/Career Specialist, at 727-774-1703 or kdunn@pasco.k12.fl.us for more information.

Applied Cybersecurity

Commercial Art Technology

Computer Systems & Information Technology – CLOSED

Cosmetology Schedule A – CLOSED

Cosmetology Schedule B – CLOSED

Digital Cinema Production

Early Childhood Education

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 – CLOSED

Welding Technology – CLOSED

We will resume tours for closed programs in August 2025. Please contact us in August 2025 for information regarding future opportunities or to schedule your tour.

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.

The application for August 2025 opens March 10th. You must tour the campus and attend an admissions informational meeting prior to March 10th to receive the application link to apply on March 10th. We continue to take applications until there are enough applicants to fill the class and have a wait list. It is recommended that you apply early.

There are two ways to meet the tour/admissions meeting requirements:

Attend our open house on February 20th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. You must tour and attend the 6:45 meeting to receive the application link.
Schedule a tour prior to the open house. Please contact Kim Dunn, Admissions Advisor by scheduling here (preferred) or 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.

For more information about the application process, please click here.

Service Industry

Cosmetology
Early Childhood Education – APPR
Early Childhood Education
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Patient Care Technician

Arts, Communication & Technology

Construction

Manufacturing

Welding Technology

Industry

RISE

Specialized Career Instruction – Comprehensive

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 Special Populations Coordinator for individual consideration. The Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities, Amanda Detiberus can be reached at 727 774-1731.

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