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Career Connect Grant

FSCJ is awarded a grant from Kids Hope Alliance for the Career Connect program. This initiative is designed to assist Duval County youth aged 16-21 who identify as low-income, encounter challenges in traditional high school settings, or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. Career Connect aims to help these individuals earn their GED® through the Adult Education program and gain a career or workforce certification.


Adult Education Track:

Adult Education and GED® Preparation courses are offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Morning and evening classes are available at several locations, including the Downtown, North, Kent, and South Campuses, as well as online options.

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Adult Basic Education involves non-credit courses designed to develop literacy skills necessary to prepare students to enroll in GED Test preparation courses.

FSCJ helps prepare individuals ages 16 or older to take the GED® test and obtain a high school equivalency diploma.

Students enrolled in the program can apply for a workforce or career certification in the following areas:

Workforce Certification Programs

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Phlebotomy
  • Python I

Career Certificate Programs (C.C.)

  • Commercial Vehicle Driving
  • Facials Specialty
  • Cosmetology
  • Welding
  • Medical Assisting
  • Automotive Collision Technology Technician

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  • Tuition
  • Course materials
  • Exams
  • Transportation

  • Academic and Career Advisors will work with students to help them stay on track and provide guidance on continuing their studies to enhance career opportunities.

  • Students will complete the Florida Ready to Work training on foundational employability and soft skills.
  • Students may also attend FSCJ Workshops such as Time Management, Financial Literacy, Problem Solving, Goal Setting, etc.

  • Working with the FSCJ Career Development team and CareerSource of Northeast Florida, participants will receive job coaching, resume development, interview skills, and employment follow-up.

If you are interested in referring a student to the Career Connect program, please complete the referral form and email.

For additional program information:

Jacki Moore

Program Manager

(904) 633-8216

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