In today's economy, upgrading your skills is crucial for everyone--from high tech employees to service-industry workers. Whether you're looking for a new job or to advance within your current situation, it's easier than ever to enhance your employability through specialized educational programs.

At Career Central, we can help match your skills with jobs that are currently in demand. If additional training is required, many times we can help in obtaining the tuition and other assistance needed to further your goals.

For more information on how you can prepare for a career in one of the "Targeted Occupations," contact Career Central by phone or email, or drop by one of our locations today.

Career Central career managers can help you explore the options for financing career-related training. In addition, the following sites also offer valuable information on financial aid:

For more information about the Department of Education's Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs, see the Financial Aid for Students Home Page and Free Application for Federal Student Aid On The Web.

The following institutions are Career Central local training providers. The programs listed are displayed here for information purposes. However, only training in demand occupations is eligible for funding. Browse the list for the field(s) that interests you.

For a complete list of all state-wide approved training providers and programs click here.


American Health Institute
10138 US Hwy 19,
Port Richey, FL 34668

• Hemodialysis Technician
• Home Health Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Psychiatric Technology

Associated Training Services
5177 W. Homosassa Trail,
Lecanto, FL 34461

• Heavy Equipment Operator

BizTech Learning Centers
1051 Cephas Drive
Clearwater, FL 33765

• BASIC GS3
• Advanced Office Specialist
• Bookkeeping Specialist
• Desktop Support Technician
• Medical Office Specialist

Career Institute of Florida
877 Executive Center Drive West
Suite 108
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

• A-/Net+ Program
• Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
• MCSE
• Oracle Certified Applications Developer
• Information Technology
• Medical Coding/Billing Program
• Medical Transcription
• Workforce Professional Program
• Medical Secretary
• Legal Assistant Program
• Medical Assistant (WTP Only)

Center For Technology Training.
1300 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 235
Tampa, Florida 33607

• ICisco Networking (CCNA)
• Microsoft Network Administration (MCSA)
• Internetworking (iNet +)
• Linux/Unix (Linux +)
• Master CIW Administrator
• Microsoft Database Administrator (MCDBA)>
• Microsoft Network Engineer (MCSE)
• Novell Network Administration (CNA)
• Novell Network Engineer (CNE)
• PC Repair Technician (A+)
• Powerpack Club Database-Web Adinistration (DBA-Web)
• Powerpack Club Network Administration (Net-Admin)
• Project Management (Project +)
• Security Professional (Security +)

Hernando Employment & Training Association
3195 Premier Drive
Brooksville Fl 34604

• Marine Joiner Program

Keiser Career College
6014 US Highway 19 #250
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-847-6855

• (EMT-B) Paramedic
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
• Practical Nurse

LaSalle Computer Learning Center
1111 N. Westshore Blvd #110
Tampa, FL 33607

• Certified Cisco Security Specialist
• CIW E-Commerce Professional
• CompTIA I-Net+
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CIW Security Professional
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CIW Site Design
• CompTia A+
• CompTia Network +
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Marchman Technical Education Center
7825 Campus Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34653

• Administrative Assistant
• Automotive Body Repair Refinishing
• Automotive Service Technology
• Commercial Art
• Commercial Foods
• Computer Electronics Technology
• Electricity
• Architectural Drafting
• Marine Service Technology
• Nursing Assistant
• Printing
• Heating, Air Conditioning
Refrigeration Technology
• Web Internet Services

Moore - Mickens Education Center
38301 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Dade City, FL 33525

• Nursing Assistant
• Child Care
• Cosmetology and Nail Specialty

National Aviation Academy
6225 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33760

• Associate In Science Degree (Through a partnership with St. Petersburg College)
• Aviation Maintenance Certification
• Aviation Maintenance Management Technology (AVAMM-AS)
• Aviation Maintenance Professional
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Avionics

Pasco-Hernando Community College
10230 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654

• A+ Certifications
• Applied Welding Technologies
• Business Administration – AS
• Business Management
• Business Operations
• Business Specialist
• eBusiness Management
• eBusiness Operations
• eBusiness Specialist
• eBusiness Security Certificate
• eBusiness Administration
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Computer Programming Analysis
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programming Specialist
• Correctional Officer
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Hygiene
• Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Health Unit Coordinator
• Human Services
• Information Technology Administration
• Information Technology Management
• Information Technology Technician
• Internet Services Technology
• Information Technology Security
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Marketing Management
• Marketing Operations
• Medical Record Transcribing
• Medical Secretary/Examining Room Assistant
• Networking Services Technology
• Nursing (RN) AND Transition
• Nursing (RN) Generic Program>
• Office Administration
• Office Management
• Office Specialist
• Office Support
• Office Administration – Legal
• Office Management – Legal
• Paralegal (Legal assisting
• Paramedic
• Practical Nursing
• Radiography
• Web Development Specialist

Pinellas Technical Education Centers - Clearwater
6100 154th Ave. N.
Clearwater, FL 33760

• Accounting Operations
• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
• Applied Welding
• Architectural Drafting
• Automotive Service Technology
• Building Construction
• Cabinetmaking
• Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
• Computer Electronics
• Customer Assistance
• Electricity
• Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Mechanic
• Machining
• Network Support Services
• PC Support Services
• Practical Nursing
• Structural Drafting

Pinellas Technical Education Centers - St. Petersburg
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733

• Academy of Public Works
• Advanced Automotive Service Technology
• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
• Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
• Automotive Service Technology
• Carpentry
• Commercial Vehicle Driving
• Culinary Operations
• Dental Assisting
• Electricity
• Fire Fighter II
• Medical Assisting
• PC Support Services
• Plumbing Technology
• Practical Nursing

Rasmussen College
2127 Grand Blvd.
Holiday, FL 34690

• BS, Business Administration: Management Emphasis
• AS, Business Administration: Accounting Emphasis
• AS, Computer Network Administrator
• AS, Computer Information Technology
• AS, Medical Assisting
• Diploma, Accounting
• Diploma, Medical Assisting

Roadmaster Drivers School, Inc.
5411 West Tyson Ave.
Tampa, FL 33611

• Commercial Truck Driving, Heavy

St. Petersburg College
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733

• ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
• Industrial Management Technology (INMG)
• Management (MGMT)
• Marketing (MKT)
• ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
• Critical Care (CC)
• Emergency Care (EMC)
• Nursing Clinical Judgment (NCJ)
• Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics (NPT
• Patient Care Management (PCM
• Perioperative Nursing (BPN)
• Veterinary Hospital Management (VETHM)
• COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES
• Accounting Applications (ACCAP)
• AutoCAD Foundations Technology (ATCAD)
• Building Construction Technology (BCNST)
• Business Management (BUS)
• CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CISCO Certified Internetworking Expert (CISCOIE)
• CISCO Certified Security Specialist (CCSS)
• CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Computer Integrated Design (CID)
• Computer / Network Support Technician (CNET)
• Computer Related Crime Investigation (CRCI)
• Corrections (COR)
• Crime Analysis (CRAN)
• Crime Scene Technology (CST)
• CMS Law Enforcement (CMSLAW)
• Desktop Designer (DESK)
• Digital Media Production (DMPRD)
• Digital Media Video Production (DVPRD)
• Drafting Technology (DRAFT)
• Emergency Administration and Management (EAM)
• Fire Inspector I (FSPI)
• Fire Inspector II (FSPII)
• Fire Investigator II (FINII)
• Fire Officer I (FOI)
• Fire Officer II (FOII)
• Food and Beverage Management (FBM)
• Internetworking Support Technician (INST)
• IT Project Management (ITPM)
• IT Quality Assurance and Software Testing (ITQAS)
• Information Technology (IT) Security (ITSEC
• Lean-Six Sigma Expert (LEAN)
• LINUX System Administrator (Linux)
• Medical Coder (MEDCO) Medical Devices (MEDDV)
• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
• Microsoft Certified Office Specialist (MOS)
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE+S)
• Network Security (NETSEC)
• Network Systems Specialist (NETSY)
• Oracle Certified Database Administrator (OCDBA)
• Oracle Certified Database Developer (OCDEV)
• Paramedic (PMED)
• Quality Process Technician (QUAL)
• Rooms Division Management (RDM)
• Security Management & Administration (SMA)
• Six Sigma Black Belt (SIXSG)
• UNIX System Administrator (UNIX)
• User Support Specialist (USS)
• Web Developer (WEBDV)
• Web Designer (WEBDS
• Windows Programming (WINPR)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
• APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMAS
• Associate Addiction Professional (CAAP)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Maternal & Child Healthy (MCH)
• Youth Development Professional (YDP)

TechSkills
206 S. Hoover Blvd, Bldg. 215, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33609

• A+ Certification Program
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate Program (CCNA) Program
• Cisco Certified Network Professional Program (CCNP) Program
• Certified Internet Webmaster Associate (CIWA) Program
• Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer (MCIWD)
• i-Net + Certification Program
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Program
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Program
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Program
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Program
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: (MCSA: Security) Program
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Program
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer.NET (MCSD.NET) Program
• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) Program
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Program
• Microsoft Project Program
• Security+ Certification Program
• Network+ Certification Program
• Oracle9i Certified Associate Certification Program
• Oracle9i Certified Database Administrator Certification Program
• Oracle9i Database 10g Certified Associate Certification Program
• Oracle9i Database 10g Database Administrator Certification Program
• Linux+ Certification Program
• Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform
• Medical Administrative Assisting program
• Medical Transcription Program
• Office Administrator Program
• Accounting & Bookkeeping Program
• Legal Assisting Program

Trinity Medical Academy
7671 Cita Lane
New Port Richey, FL 34653
 

• Electrocardiographic Technician
• Mental Health Technician
• Patient Care Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician