Aparicio-Levy Technical College

Aparicio-Levy Technical College in Tampa readies adults for both life and work, and its mission is to provide the education and support that help each adult student get a job.

The school's motto sums up its approach: get trained and start working in a year or less.

ALTC is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education's commission (COE).

Its firefighter rescue academy follows Florida's state firefighter curriculum and prepares candidates for the state certification exams.

The emergency medical technician program combines classroom work and skills practice with patient contact at hospitals and ambulance services in the area.

Other programs cover automotive maintenance and light repair, applied cybersecurity and veterinary assisting, and a paramedic program is listed as coming soon.

An ESOL program with open registration helps non-native English speakers strengthen their listening, speaking, reading and writing.

The principal notes that strong business partnerships help keep students ready for current industry standards.