What is Dual Enrollment?
First Coast Technical College provides students with the opportunity to take technical classes or electives while taking required academic courses at their home high school. Students typically earn 1 to 3 credits per year by enrolling in a technical program that last at least two periods.
Benefits of Attending FCTC in High School
Parents and students can explore career and technical education options together and make a plan for the future with the CAREER GUIDE.
For a breakdown of certification opportunities, view the Opportunity Awaits Course Progression.
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Students who have completed credits in comparable technical courses at their high schools may receive credit for those competencies enabling them to begin their technical program at an advanced level. Students receive industry level training in a work environment lab. Dual enrollment students are exempt from paying tuition. Some programs will also require uniforms or safety equipment to be purchased.
View the FCTC Program Option and Early Career Program for Rising 9th Graders.
Career Technical High School Programs
Dual Enrollment
- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
- Landscape & Turf Management
- Nursery Management
- Automotive Service Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Systems Technician
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Welding Technology
High School Secondary
- Horticulture Science and Service
- Culinary Arts
- Cosmetology
- Facials Specialty
- Nails Specialty
- Early Childhood Education
Early Career Program for Rising 9th Graders
- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
- Landscape & Turf Management
- Nursery Management
- Automotive Service Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Systems Technician
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Welding Technology
Requirements for Enrollment
Dual Enrollment, High School Secondary and Early Career Program for rising 9th graders/current 8th graders, each have specific enrollment requirements which are listed on the applications.
- Good attendance and discipline record
- 2.0 unweighted GPA for dual enrollment only
- On track for graduation
- Room in the students schedule for a minimum of two consecutive periods. Also please be advised some courses may require additional periods.
Application Process
- Complete and return the Dual Enrollment Application 2023-24 to the FCTC Dual Enrollment Advisor. These documents are also available with your High School Guidance Counselors.
High School Secondary
- Complete the High School Secondary Application 2023-24
Dual and High School Secondary completed applications must be submitted by:
Summer/Fall 2023-24
Application due to FCTC by March 10th
Spring 2023- 23
Applications due to FCTC by October 27th
*Please note that classes may be limited in the spring


McKenzie Hagan
Dual Enrolled Welding Technology Student

Curemia Dailey
Early Childhood Education Class Of 2004

Luis Hurtado Nunez
Automotive Technology Dual Enrolled Class of 2019