Charlotte Technical College
Technical Training for Charlotte County’s Workforce
Charlotte Technical College connects high school students, adult learners, and employers to hands-on technical education across aviation, information technology, health care, public safety, skilled trades, automotive, hospitality, and other career fields.
Source: Charlotte Technical College. Completion, licensure and placement rates as reported by CTC.
One College. Multiple Workforce Pipelines.
Charlotte Technical College is a central part of Charlotte County’s education-to-employment system. Students can begin career-connected learning while still in high school, continue into specialized technical training, earn industry credentials where applicable, and move toward employment or additional postsecondary education.
For businesses, CTC provides something equally important: a local training partner connected to employers, occupational advisory boards, internships, job opportunities, and changing workforce needs.
Explore CTC by Workforce Need
Aviation & Aerospace
CTC’s aviation programs prepare students for employment and advanced training in commercial and general aviation. The college’s FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School supports Airframe and Powerplant pathways and connects technical training directly to Charlotte County’s aviation ecosystem.
Current adult program areas include:
- Aviation Airframe Mechanics
- Aviation Powerplant Mechanics
- Day and evening options listed by CTC
CTC Aviation Training Facility at Punta Gorda Airport
Advanced Manufacturing
Charlotte County’s advanced manufacturing pipeline begins with career exposure and hands-on learning at Port Charlotte High School, then continues toward deeper technical preparation through CTC and the expanding regional training system.
Current Pipeline
Port Charlotte High School’s Advanced Manufacturing pathway introduces students to the field and identifies CTC as a continuation point for further preparation after graduation.
Expanding Training Capacity
The Southwest Florida Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, led by Charlotte County Public Schools and CTC, is being developed to support hands-on training in advanced manufacturing, CNC, welding, aerospace, and related technical fields.
Information Technology & Cybersecurity
CTC provides specialized training for technology careers that support businesses across nearly every industry. These programs create a continuation point for students introduced to cybersecurity and technology pathways in Charlotte County schools.
Current adult program areas include:
- Applied Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology
- Network Systems Administration
Construction & Skilled Trades
CTC supports the skilled workforce needed to build, operate, and maintain homes, businesses, facilities, and infrastructure. High school and adult pathways provide hands-on exposure to technical careers where practical skills matter.
Program areas include:
- Electricity
- Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
- Building Construction Technology for high school students
Health Care & Public Safety
CTC supports two workforce needs that directly affect quality of life and business growth: health care and public safety. Training ranges from patient-facing health programs to emergency response and fire service preparation.
Health Science
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Practical Nursing
- Additional high school health pathways
Emergency Response & Public Safety
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter/EMT Combined
- Paramedic
- High school Criminal Justice and Crime Scene Technology pathways
Medical device employers: CTC contributes supporting health science and technical skills to the broader regional talent pipeline. It is not presented here as a dedicated medical device manufacturing program.
Automotive & Transportation
Transportation careers extend beyond aviation. CTC also provides automotive training designed to build practical diagnostic, repair, and service skills for a workforce that keeps people and businesses moving.
Program areas include:
- Master Automotive Service Technology I
- Master Automotive Service Technology II
- Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair for high school students
Culinary & Hospitality
Hospitality and food service remain important parts of Southwest Florida’s economy. CTC gives students hands-on preparation for culinary, baking, hospitality, and service-oriented careers.
Current adult program areas include:
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Digital Design, Media & Other Career Programs
CTC’s workforce role is broader than Charlotte County’s target industries. Current programs also include Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Cosmetology, and other career-focused options that help residents build employable skills and create additional pathways into the local economy.
More Than One Way Into the Pipeline
High School Students
Career dual enrollment and co-enrollment allow eligible high school students to begin technical education while completing high school.
Adult Learners
Adult students can choose from career and technical programs designed for workforce entry, advancement, reskilling, and credential preparation.
GED, ESOL & Career Entry
The Adult Career Center supports GED preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and integrated education and training pathways that can help adults move toward postsecondary training and employment.
CTC Is a Talent Partner, Not Just a School
Employers can connect with CTC students and graduates, post jobs and internships through College Central Network, participate in hiring activities, and help strengthen the programs that prepare the next generation of workers.
CTC’s occupational advisory boards also give industry representatives a role in reviewing program relevance, local employment needs, job placement information, and emerging workforce requirements.
Employer Connections
- Post jobs and internships
- Connect with students and graduates
- Participate in career and hiring activities
- Support occupational advisory boards
Training Across Charlotte County
Main Campus
18150 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Fire Control Campus
516 Paul Morris Drive
Englewood, FL 34223
Aviation Maintenance Technical School
27500 Challenger Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
From Education to Employment
Explore
Students discover career fields through high school CTE, dual enrollment, or adult career exploration.
Train
CTC provides hands-on technical instruction using career-focused equipment, curriculum, and applied learning.
Credential
Where applicable, students prepare for industry certifications, technical credentials, or licensure connected to their career field.
Connect
Career services, employers, internships, job postings, and additional education help students move forward.
Why CTC Matters for Economic Development
Businesses evaluating Charlotte County need more than a list of schools. They need evidence that the community can develop, retrain, and connect people to real workforce opportunities.
CTC strengthens that story by linking technical education to high school pathways, adult learners, employers, career services, industry advisory boards, and expanding training capacity in fields tied directly to Charlotte County’s workforce needs.
Build Your Next Step
Explore CTC programs, connect with local workforce resources, or contact Charlotte County Economic Development to learn more about the talent pipeline supporting business growth.
