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

2. What is Orange Technical College?

3. 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”?

4. Let’s play a game…
called
WHAT IF…

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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?

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

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

28. Let’s POWER UP your future!