Sanford, FL – NUC University Florida Technical College (NUC FTC) is proud to recognize Strada Services as its 2024 Construction Trades Partner of the Year. This award, now in its fourth consecutive year, highlights exceptional industry partners who demonstrate a strong commitment to workforce development and career advancement for students in technical education programs.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized as the Construction Trades Partner of the Year by NUC University Florida Technical College. This award is a testament to the strong and meaningful partnership we’ve built together to support students entering the skilled trades,” said Strada Services President and CEO, Joe Strada. “We truly value the opportunity to collaborate with your faculty, staff, and students, and we’re proud to play a role in preparing the next generation of construction professionals. Thank you for this recognition—it inspires us to keep building a stronger future, together.”
Founded in 2003, Strada Services is a family-owned company providing Air Conditioning, Heating, Electric, Security, and Plumbing services across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The company has been instrumental in offering students at NUC FTC hands-on training, employment opportunities, and mentorship in high-demand trades.
The award was presented by MaryAnn Sewell, Vice President of Strategic Business Development & Career Services and Deland Campus Executive Director, Dr. Octavio Mora in Sanford, Florida.
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/, http://tecnicos.nuc.edu/, https://ftccollege.edu/, http://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, Kissimmee, Lakeland, DeLand, Pembroke Pines, Cutler Bay and Tampa. Program availability varies by campus.
