For more than 40 years, NUC University Florida Technical College (NUC FTC) has delivered career-focused post-secondary training in specialized business and technical fields. With eight campuses across the state, NUC FTC’s programs continue to evolve to meet the needs of students and Florida’s growing workforce.
As an accredited institution and member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, NUC FTC is committed to academic excellence and workforce readiness. Beyond the classroom, the college serves as a catalyst for positive change – championing diversity, supporting underserved communities, and fostering inclusive economic growth across Florida.
Through strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations – including the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Rays, and Miami Dolphins – NUC FTC extends its impact as a trusted community partner.
Under the leadership of Dr. James Michael Burkett, FTC has redefined its mission, expanded its footprint across Florida, and solidified its reputation as a model for inclusive workforce development and educational innovation. This includes the recent opening of the NUC University School of Nursing in both Kissimmee and Tampa.
Dr. Burkett’s bold vision has earned him widespread recognition, including the prestigious Don Quixote Hispanic Community Champion Award and, most recently, the 2025 Eagle Award for Corporate Engagement Recognition.
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About NUC University Florida Technical College
NUC University (NUC) is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. NUC’s NUC University – IBC Technical Division (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School), and Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA) are included in this accreditation. NUC’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
NUC has four additional academic units: NUC University – IBC Technical Division (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School); and Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA). Information about NUC, NUC-IBC, NUC-FTC, The DAVE School, and HAA is available at https://nuc.edu/, https://tecnicos.nuc.edu/, https://ftccollege.edu/, https://dave.nuc.edu, and https://flyhaa.com
NUC FTC offers diploma, associate, and bachelor’s degree programs in a range of professions, including HealthCare, Construction Trades, Hospitality, Beauty, Information Technology and Business. NUC FTC campuses are located in Orlando, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines. Cutler Bay and Tampa. Program availability varies by campus.
