Orange Technical College Dual Enrollment Benjamin Tarantur, Career Specialist 4-125/Main Office

What is Orange Technical College? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3zcmd75qg&list=PLmuee7SeOTsQ9cEBP0oySDh4G-0OyA_3L

The Future Do you think about your future? Have you ever been asked, “What are you going to do with your life?” or “What kind of job are you going to have?” Have you ever been told, “You will go to college,” or “You will have to get a job when you graduate from high school”?

Let’s play a game… called WHAT IF…

WHAT IF.... What if I told you that I have an opportunity for you to get a jump start on your career before you graduate from high school?

WHAT IF.... What if I told you that the jump start you get may also translate into earning college credits at Valencia College?

WHAT IF.... What if I told you that the jump start you get may also boost your weighted GPA?

WHAT IF.... AND what if I told you that this jump start is FREE to you while you are a student in high school?

You found a career that you loved while you were still in high school The ultimate WHAT IF.... What if…… You found a career that you loved while you were still in high school

So…what IS this jump start? I am so glad that you asked! It’s the dual enrollment program at Orange Technical College.

How does it work? You go to the OTC college campus for three to four periods a day. While at the OTC college campus, you are engaged in hands-on learning taught by industry professionals. Transportation to and from the OTC college campus is FREE.

There’s more! You can also gain industry certifications while doing dual enrollment. It can mean a higher starting wage for a high school graduate. Adults have to pay to take these tests, but they are FREE to you while you are in high school.

So that’s it? Nope, there’s more! Many programs offer articulation credits to Valencia College. For example, when a student completes the Fundamental Foodservice Skills program and enrolls in Valencia, they could receive up to 12 credits towards their Culinary Management degree. That degree requires 60 credits, but a dual enrollment student can complete 20% of that requirement while in high school…for FREE.

Um…that GPA thing? What’s that about? Most of the courses at the OTC college campuses are either Honors or AP-weighted So let’s think this through…you’re in a program that you like. What grades will you get? What will happen to your weighted GPA? Who looks at your weighted GPA?

What requirements are there? Junior or Senior in 2019 – 2020 school year At least a 2.0 unweighted GPA On track for graduation Three to four free elective periods available in your schedule

Dual Enrollment Career Programs Avalon Campus Dual Enrollment Career Programs Digital Media/Multimedia Design Medical Assisting * Patient Care Assistant Pharmacy Technician * * = Summer School requirement Mrs. Gina Emery, Post-Secondary Specialist

Dual Enrollment Career Programs Mid-Florida Campus Dual Enrollment Career Programs 3-D Animation Technology Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology 1 Automotive Collision Technology Technician Automotive Service Technology 1 Diesel Systems Technician Digital Cinema Production Digital Media/Multimedia Design Digital Photography Technology Drafting Electricity Electronic Technology 1 Emergency Medical Technician Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology Fundamental Foodservice Skills Game, Simulation, and Animation Visual Design Lodging Operations Machining Technologies Mechatronics Technology Modeling Simulation Design Modeling Simulation Production Patient Care Assistant Welding Technology * * = Summer School requirement Mrs. Heather Jackson-Reed, Post-Secondary Specialist

Dual Enrollment Career Programs Orlando Campus Dual Enrollment Career Programs Accounting Operations Administrative Office Specialist Digital Audio Production Digital Video Technology Fundamental Foodservice Skills Medical Administrative Specialist Medical Laboratory Assisting Patient Care Assisting Ms. Brenda Hernandez, Post-Secondary Specialist

Dual Enrollment Career Programs Westside Campus Dual Enrollment Career Programs Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 1 Barbering Building Construction Technology Digital Media/Multimedia Design Electricity Enterprise Desktop & Mobile Support Technology Fundamental Foodservice Skills Facials Specialty Medical Assisting * Patient Care Assistant Pharmacy Technician * Veterinary Assisting * Welding Technology * * = Summer School requirement Mr. Seth Knight, Post-Secondary Specialist

Dual Enrollment Career Programs Winter Park Campus Dual Enrollment Career Programs Administrative Office Specialist Enterprise Desktop & Mobile Support Technology Hemodialysis Technician Medical Administrative Specialist Medical Assisting * Pharmacy Technician * Web Development * = Summer School requirement Ms. Liz DiGiovanni, Post-Secondary Specialist

So what do I have to do? 1. Fill out an application, which you will receive after this presentation 2. Turn in your completed application: Who: Mr. Tarantur Where: Guidance Office By : 12/20/18

Is that it? I will review your application & if you meet the criteria, I will provide you with a field trip form You will fill out and get the appropriate signatures & return the form to me 4. You will accompany me on a field trip to visit the tech program of your choice You will see the program in which you are interested & you will get additional application paperwork at that time

And then what? 5. If you choose to participate in dual enrollment next year: You will turn in your completed additional application paperwork to me 6. The OTC college campuses will notify me before the end of the school year about your status (accepted, denied, wait listed) I will notify you as soon as I receive word from the OTC college campuse

So…to review Free tuition and transportation Focused, hands-on learning environment Taught by industry leaders Industry certifications Articulation of credits to Valencia Honors and AP-weighted credits

And the process? Fill out application and return to me Receive field trip form Have your parent or guardian sign it and you will return it to me Go on the Orange Technical College visit (field trip) Receive additional application paperwork Complete additional application paperwork & return back it to me Await notification in May

But I’m not sure! If you have questions: Career Specialist Mr. Tarantur Main Office 4-125 Guidance Counselor

Remind Group text @rec2019 to phone number 81010 Want more information? Remind Group text @rec2019 to phone number 81010 www.orangetechcollege.net Click on a Tech College Campus to see more information about the particular programs you are interested in (for Dual Enrollment).

Let’s POWER UP your future!