NUC University Florida Technical College (FTC) has been honored with the prestigious Community Impact Award by Career Education Review (CER), a publication of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), the national organization serving postsecondary career education. This award is part of CER’s 2024 Annual Career Education Review Awards, which celebrate excellence in career education across the nation.
The Community Impact Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to community service and philanthropy, creating positive change and strengthening the communities they serve.
NUC University Florida Technical College was celebrated for its outstanding work through its corporate social responsibility program, FTC Cares.
“We take great pride in serving our community and the lasting, positive impact NUC University Florida Technical College (NUC FTC) has made throughout Florida with our corporate social responsibility initiative, FTC Cares,” said Dr. James Michael Burkett, President of NUC University Florida Technical College. “Over the past six years, NUC FTC has successfully completed more than 200 community-based projects, a milestone made possible through strong collaborations with local nonprofits and major sports organizations, including the Orlando Magic, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Rays.
A key component of FTC’s community service is its annual back-to-school event, a signature initiative that has distributed more than 40,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students statewide over the past decade.
“This year’s awards represent visionary leaders transforming the field, educators who inspire their students every day, institutions that are making a powerful impact on their communities, and schools fostering innovative employer partnerships,” said Jenny Faubert, Editor of Career Education Review. “These award winners exemplify the very best of what career education has to offer.”
The recognition underscores FTC’s commitment to leveraging education to drive positive change within the community while supporting student success.
For more information on NUC University Florida Technical College and its community initiatives, please visit www.FTCCollege.edu.
About NUC University Florida Technical College
NUC University – Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide private, post-secondary education in specialized fields. 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), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School) 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 an institutional accrediting agency 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-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.
