Orlando, FL – NUC University Florida Technical College (NUC FTC) is proud to announce Nemours Children’s Health as the recipient of its 2024 Allied Health Partner of the Year Award. This recognition, now in its fourth consecutive year, honors outstanding organizations whose collaboration and commitment significantly enhance the educational experience and career readiness of students in allied health programs.
“This recognition by NUC-FTC as its Allied Health Partner of the Year is indicative of how our collaboration has flourished. Together, we have seen the successful integration of numerous skilled medical assistant externs into our team at Nemours Children’s Health,” said Martha McGill, MBA, MHA, President of the Central Florida Region for Nemours Children’s Health. “This award reflects our commitment to fostering a robust pipeline of pediatric-focused healthcare professionals from our community to make a long-term difference here at home and beyond.”
The award was presented by Dr. James Michael Burkett, President of NUC University Florida Technical College, and MaryAnn Sewell, NUC FTC Vice President of Strategic Business Development & Career Services, during a special recognition in Orlando.
“Nemours Children’s Health exemplifies what it means to be a true partner in education,” said Dr. Burkett. “Their support has played a vital role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through clinical partnerships, hands-on training, and mentorship, they help our students transition from the classroom to meaningful careers that make a difference in our communities.”
Over the years, Nemours Children’s has worked closely with NUC FTC to offer students in the Allied Health program access to real-world learning environments, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and employment opportunities that align with their academic training.
MaryAnn Sewell emphasized the significance of these industry alliances: “This marks the fourth year that NUC FTC has presented the Partner of the Year Award, underscoring the transformative impact of collaboration between educators and employers. Nemours Children’s dedication has facilitated numerous successful employment and nurtured continuous professional growth for our graduates.”
This announcement comes at a pivotal time for NUC FTC, as the institution continues to expand its commitment to healthcare education. The recent opening of its new School of Nursing is a testament to that mission, offering advanced training opportunities to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals across Florida.
NUC University Florida Technical College is proud to continue building strategic collaborations with industry leaders like Nemours Children’s, creating a bridge between education and the workforce while fostering stronger, healthier communities.
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.
