Admissions

Enrollment for Continuing Education Programs

Through its continuing education program, FCCJ offers a wide variety of continuing workforce education and recreation courses. These courses are offered through out the community college district wherever the need exists and adequate facilities are available. Courses are taught in public schools, industrial plants, commercial office buildings, on all the campuses and centers of the College, and other suitable locations. The length and frequency of meet ings for classes differ and are determined by the type and objectives of each course.

The primary purpose of these courses is to provide individuals with the training needed to upgrade or broaden their present skills and enhance their occupational opportunities. This training also provides the business and industrial community with trained personnel.

The College maintains close liaison with outside agencies to facilitate the educational and training needs of the community. These groups include: program advisory committees, professional and civic organizations, governmental agencies, business and industry as well as various other groups.
A high school diploma is not required for enrollment in most continuing workforce education courses, but students must be at least 16 years old.

New participants in the College's continuing education programs must submit a membership application and the $15 application fee.

Non-resident aliens may enroll in continuing work force education courses; however, the College will not issue immigration papers based on this enrollment. Nonresident aliens must pay out-of-state tuition for all classes except self-supporting classes.

Specialized Continuing Education Programs

Numerous education programs are offered to meet the needs of professionals by updating knowledge and skills required for current practice.

Topics and locations will vary to meet the diverse needs of the community. Current areas of emphasis include health and nursing, computer information technology, insurance, real estate, financial planning and event management. For information call 904.646.2300.

Teacher Continuing Education

FCCJ offers coursework for teachers interested in updating their skills, adding to their content or renewing their teaching certificate. They can select from a variety of courses including English, history, psychology, science, mathematics and computers.

Teleconferencing

Since 1984, FCCJ has been a leader in providing Northeast Florida with quality teleconferencing services. These satellite telecasts link audiences to prominent speakers and experts throughout the region, across the continent and around the globe.

FCCJ sponsors special teleconference events featuring local speakers, panel discussions, work shops and networking sessions on such topics as Insurance, Health Care, Law, Education, Computers, the Internet and the Environment.

FCCJ is part of a statewide network of over 30 satellite downlink sites and offers C- and Ku-Band downlinking, off-satellite taping, a variety of local meeting sites for large and small groups, catering, event planning and registration assistance, large screen projection, direct phone lines and fax machines, expert technical support and a trained staff. For information call 904.633.8312.

Professional Development and Self-Enrichment

A variety of courses are offered for professional development and self enrichment. Brochures are avail able for a wide variety of courses that provide new skills, help develop new and exciting interests and offer opportunities to have fun while in pursuit of lifelong learning goals. For information call 904.646.2300.