By enrolling in adult Career and Technical Education programs, high school students can earn elective credits toward high school graduation as well as hours toward a postsecondary program certificate. In addition, many of the programs prepare the student for state licensure exams or specific industry certifications. The student must:
- Be a high school student at least 16 years of age or older and in the 11th grade or higher.
- Have a viable career-technical goal.
- Have a measured ability at a level in which there is a good probability of success.
- Have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA. All high school students are strongly encouraged to have passed the FCAT prior to dual-enrollment.
- Have TABE scores within two grade levels of state mandated exit requirements for completion of the selected program.
- Have good attendance and discipline records.
- Show proof of medical insurance upon enrollment.
Tuition is waived for applicable programs. Textbooks are loaned to students enrolled in a public high school and must be returned to the Lake Tech instructor at the end of each semester or purchased by the student. As per state statute, home schooled and private school students are required to purchase textbooks and instructional materials.
