Welcome to Career and Technical Education at Gulf Coast! The college has more than 50 world-class career and technical programs with quality instruction and up-to-date, state-of-the-art equipment. Many of our programs are led by nationally certified instructors and have earned specialized accreditations. Courses in most of our technical programs may transfer to state universities.
Among the 20 fastest-growing occupations, post-secondary career training or an associate’s degree is the most significant source of preparation. That means that in two years or less, you can prepare for a great job by choosing one of Gulf Coast’s outstanding career and technical programs.
College graduates have twice the average earnings of high-school dropouts. The average earnings for high-school dropouts is $19,000, while the average for those with some college or an associate’s degree is $35,000. Basically, people with a solid education beyond high school can expect to earn almost $1 million more in lifetime earnings. All the more reason to learn more about what Gulf Coast has to offer.
Gulf Coast prides itself on preparing students for global employment through flexible education and training. We provide career and technical programs at four campuses and four centers and through distance learning. And, rest assured, we know this global society is changing. That’s why our classes are designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and job-market requirements.
