Career Dual Enrollment

Career Dual Enrollment

Career Dual Enrollment allows high school students to start building real‑world skills and earn industry-recognized certifications that count toward their high school diploma, as outlined in Section 1008.44, Florida Statutes.

This option is ideal for students who want to explore career pathways while keeping a traditional high school schedule.

With Career Dual Enrollment, you can:

  • Take up to 330 vocational clock hours per term
  • Gain workforce-ready skills while still in high school
  • Earn certifications that boost your resume and future job opportunities
  • Experience hands-on technical training in fields your high school may not offer

It’s a powerful way to test-drive a career field, and start getting ahead.

Career Early Admission

Career Early Admission is designed for motivated high school students who are ready to fully commit to a college‑level workforce program. This full‑time option places students in 330+ vocational clock hours per term, allowing them to train intensively in high‑demand fields. Programs lead to industry certifications found on Florida’s CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification Funding List, helping you graduate career‑ready.

With Career Early Admission, students:

  • Attend NFC full‑time in a technical or workforce program
  • Make rapid progress toward industry certifications
  • Build strong career skills before graduating high school
  • Train in facilities and labs designed for real professional environments

If you're ready to accelerate your path into a career, and gain credentials that employers recognize, Career Early Admission is a powerful launchpad.

All students are strongly encouraged to consult with their Guidance Counselor when exploring programs of study. NFC Academic Advisors are also an excellent additional resource.

Program Clock Hours Industry Certification  
Early Childhood Professional Certificate
(ECPC)		 600 Child Development Associate (CDA) Learn More
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Academy		 420 Correctional Officer Learn More
Heating, Ventilation, Air-
Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)		 1350 Air to Air Heat Pump Service Technician Learn More
Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 750 MSSC Certified Production Technician
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Industrial Machinery Maintenance 2  600 MSSC Certified Production Technician
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Emergency Medical Responder 190 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Learn More
Welding Technology 1050   Learn More

Prior to enrolling in a certification program, it is the student’s responsibility to meet with a College Academic Advisor to ensure the student meets all eligibility requirements of the program. See the NFC College Catalog for current information

Initial Career Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements
  • Be enrolled as a student in a Florida public or nonpublic secondary school (grades 6-12), or in a home education or personalized education program.
  • Have a 2.0 unweighted high school GPA
  • Additional Initial Student Eligibility Requirements by School District as outlined in the Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement
  • There may be program admission requirements/exit requirements for Career and Workforce Education programs and other dual enrollment eligible limited access programs.
  • Students who enroll in Career and Workforce Education programs may be required to complete an entry-level basic skills examination within the first six weeks after admission into the program. See the College Catalog for exemptions of basic skills requirements. Students are responsible for the costs for placement and/or exit tests.

Continued Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements

  • Achieve and maintain, with no exceptions, a 2.0 College GPA.
  • Maintain, with no exceptions, an unweighted 2.0 high school GPA.
  • Students cannot be scheduled to graduate high school prior to the completion of the dual enrollment course.
  • Students may lose the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment program if they are disruptive to the learning process. The procedure is outlined in NFC’s Student Handbook.

Follow the following steps to get started for Career Dual Enrollment:

  1. Discuss Eligibility: Meet with high school guidance counselor or Home Education Official (parent/guardian) to discuss eligibility and options for dual enrollment.
  2. NFC Dual Enrollment Application: The high school counselor or Home Education Official will submit completed application and required documentation to the NFC Dual Enrollment Coordinator by deadlines for each semester. Requires parent/guardian signature.
    • Fall Term Deadline - August 1
    • Spring Term Deadline - December 1
      • Public, Charter, or Private School Students: Guidance Counselor must also confirm appropriate placement text scores.
      • Home Education and Personalized Education Program Students: Must submit appropriate placement test scores and a signed articulation agreement. Home Education students must submit annual proof of enrollment in a Home Education Program in the NFC service area. Personalized Education Program students must provide proof of award and participation in the Personalized Education Program. Contact the Office of Dual Enrollment for forms.
  3. Activate MyNFC Account: The student will receive verification of admission and registration deadlines from the College using the email listed on the NFC Dual Enrollment Application. Log in to MyNFC portal at my.nfc.edu and select “First Time User” to activate student account. Students have access to Banner (student records), GoMail (official email), D2L (course access), and DegreeWorks (graduation worksheets). Upon admission to NFC, communication with the student will be through their official NFC email account.
  4. Registration: Meet with high school guidance counselor or Home Education Official to assist with choosing the appropriate course(s) and completing the NFC registration form. Requires guidance counselor or Home Education Official signature. The guidance counselor or Home Education Official will submit the registration form to the NFC Dual Enrollment Coordinator during the published registration period. Incomplete or ineligible registration forms may delay registration.
  5. Confirm Registration: Students must confirm registration by logging into the MyNFC account. Select Banner, select Student, select Registration Status, select Term, click Submit. Choose Student Detail Schedule to confirm registration.
  6. Textbooks:
    • Fall and Spring Terms: Public and Charter school students receive textbooks from their high school. Home Education and Personalized Education Program students receive textbooks from NFC Dual Enrollment & Early College Programs Office
    • Summer Term: All students receive textbooks from NFC.
Contact NFC Dual Enrollment