College Access
Valencia College will work with community partners to ensure that, by 2030, 65% of Orange and Osceola County high school graduates will attend a post-secondary institution in Florida– including vocational or technical school, college or university – in the year following high school graduation.
Education matters — now more than ever. That’s because the job opportunities available
now and the jobs being created in the future will demand some kind of education or
training after high school. After the Great Recession of 2007-2009, 95% of the jobs
created went to people with some college education. Today, the 10 fastest growing
jobs in Florida require degrees and certificates beyond a high-school education. For
a healthy economy and a healthy future, Central Florida needs workers with skills
that employers value — whether that’s a trade, certifications, or a college degree.
2030 Goal Dashboard
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Student Stories
Dalton Joseph came to Valencia College with one goal: to beat the odds.
From struggling as a math student to a bachelor's degree graduate on a management track, Marc Aristide credits Valencia's small classes and personal attention with helping him succeed.
Angela Murphy spent most of her adult life working in a dental office, making little more than minimum wage. But when she decided to go to college, she discovered it wasn’t too late to live her dreams.