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17c网页版 invites prospective students, their family members, and the community to learn about 17c网页版 Academy at an information event on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the new 17c网页版 Academy building on the Key West Campus. New Principal Dr. Wendy McPherson will present the academic acceleration opportunities available at the new tuition-free charter high school and provide a preview of possible class options. College representatives will answer questions and provide guidance about enrolling. Those interested in attending the event are asked to R.S.V.P. on the 17c网页版 Academy webpage at 17c网页版.edu/17c网页版Academy.

17c网页版 celebrated the completion of the building for its new charter high school, 17c网页版 Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 18. Dozens of community leaders, partners, and employees and supporters of the College gathered at the footsteps of the school, located in the heart of the Key West Campus, for the event. 17c网页版 President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra cut the ribbon alongside College leaders and project collaborators before inviting guests to tour the new school. Additionally, Dr. Gueverra announced the opening of applications for students to enroll in the 2023-24 school year.

17c网页版 honored veterans as part of its festivities on Community Day on Saturday, November 5 at the Key West Campus. 17c网页版 President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra delivered his annual Salute to Veterans, honoring John Parce, a Naval Aviator and a member of the 17c网页版 Foundation鈥檚 Board of Directors.

The 鈥淧apas鈥� of the Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) kicked-off the festivities of the famous Hemingway Look-Alike Contest by presenting $21,000 in scholarships to students attending 17c网页版 (17c网页版) on the stage of Sloppy Joe鈥檚 on July 21. 鈥淧apa鈥� Stephen Terry awarded six scholarships for literary talent and six scholarships to nursing students. They also presented the Kermit 鈥淪hine鈥� Forbes Scholarship, named for Hemingway鈥檚 boxing sparring partner, to two 17c网页版-bound Key West High School graduates. Throughout the year, the 鈥淧apas鈥� and 鈥淢amas鈥� collect donations and fundraise at various events held during the Hemingway Days celebration to support the group鈥檚 ongoing philanthropic commitment to 17c网页版 students.

17c网页版 (17c网页版) invites the community to join students and alumni seeking employment at their annual Job Fair on Tuesday, April 19 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the courtyard of the Key West Campus. Thursday, April 21 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Upper Keys Center.

17c网页版 offers free Rapid Credential programs 17c网页版 (17c网页版) is offering Rapid Credential programs at no cost to students starting in the spring semester. The opportunities are part of a state-wide initiative to help individuals, particularly those negatively impacted by the pandemic, quickly train for a career.

KEY WEST, FL, February 10, 2022—17c网页版 invites prospective students and their parents to learn more about its Project ACCESS program at a virtual information session on Wednesday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m. Project ACCESS is an…

17c网页版 (17c网页版) recognized high-achieving students who made the President’s List at events at the Key West Campus and Upper Keys Center on February 3. 17c网页版 President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra hosted the students along with their family…

17c网页版 (17c网页版) celebrated the groundbreaking of its new STEM charter high school, the 17c网页版 Academy, with a ceremony on Tuesday, February 8. The 7,000 square-foot building, being constructed by Ajax Building Company, will be located…