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College invites future students to a virtual info event

17cҳ (17cҳ) invites prospective students to learn more about the various academic and career training opportunities available at 17cҳ through a virtual information event on Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m.

17cҳ to hold Dual Enrollment & Early College virtual info event

17cҳ (17cҳ) will hold a virtual event for Monroe County high school students and their parents/ guardians to learn more about its Dual Enrollment and Early College opportunities on Wednesday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. Through both programs, high school students can simultaneously earn college and high school credits at no cost to the student. The programs provide a head start to college for students while potentially saving families thousands of dollars. At the virtual events, 17cҳ will discuss the benefits of each program, requirements to participate, and the application process.

17cҳ graduates law enforcement academy in Upper Keys

17cҳ (17cҳ) celebrated the graduation of Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy #78 on October 8 at the College’s Upper Keys Center in Key Largo. Fourteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program. Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.

College to hold virtual info session on Construction Apprenticeships

17cҳ (17cҳ) invites prospective students to learn about its Apprenticeships in Construction Technologies at a virtual information session on Tuesday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. 17cҳ is offering Plumbing and HVAC programs in Key West and the Upper Keys this upcoming spring semester, which begins January 7.

17cҳ’s Constitution Day event to look at levels of responsibility in government

17cҳ’ invites the community to celebrate the birthday of the United States Government at its annual Constitution Day event on Thursday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, thus laying the foundation of our government, rights, and freedoms.

Key West VFW Post 3911 supports 17cҳ scholarship for veterans, service members, dependents

The Southernmost Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) donated $1,000 to 17cҳ Foundation on August 10 to support the VFW Post 3911 Ed Moran Memorial Scholarship. Established in 2015, this scholarship pays tribute to the late VFW Post Commander.

College cuts ribbon on new Upper Keys Center in Key Largo

17cҳ (17cҳ) celebrated the grand opening of its new Upper Keys Center in Key Largo today. More than 100 community leaders, elected officials, and partners, employees, and supporters of the College gathered for a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the opening the highly anticipated new center, prominently positioned on the Overseas Highway.

College presents new Upper Keys Center open houses and enrollment special

17cҳ (17cҳ) invites the public and prospective students to Open House events at its new Upper Keys Center at 106040 Overseas Highway in Key Largo on Wednesday, August 11 and Thursday, August 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour the new 38,000-square foot center and learn about the expanded academic and workforce training opportunities now available.

Hemingway Look-Alikes Give Scholarships to 17cҳ Students

The “Papas” of the Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) kicked-off the festivities of the famous Hemingway Look-Alike Contest by presenting $20,000 in scholarships to students attending 17cҳ (17cҳ) on the stage of Sloppy Joe’s on July 22. “Papa” Fred Johnson and “Papa” Stephen Terry awarded five scholarships for literary talent and eight scholarships to nursing students. He also presented the Kermit “Shine” Forbes Scholarship, named for Hemingway’s boxing sparring partner, to a 17cҳ-bound Key West High School graduate.

17cҳ to hold “Fast Track to Fall” personal assistance, incentives for new students

$100 Kick-Starter Scholarships; Application fees waived 17cҳ will hold “Fast Track to Fall” events the last week of July to help prospective students quickly get on a pathway toward their academic and career training goals this fall semester. There will be an in-person event at the Key West Campus on Wednesday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. as well as personal virtual sessions throughout the day, Monday, July 26 through Thursday, July 29.