Florida Career College Honored with Several FAPSC Awards, Including School of the Year for 2021

Florida Career College (FCC) is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC), which serves as an advocate for high-quality career schools and colleges in the state. FAPSC, established in 1956, recognizes excellence in the educational sector with awards during its annual conference. Florida Career College was honored with several awards this year, including FCC Margate being named as 2021 School of the Year. Other awards include:

• Annmarie Principe, Medical Assistant Technician instructor at FCC West Palm Beach was named FAPSC Educator of the Year.
• Dean Richards, HVAC instructor at FCC Pembroke Pines was named FAPSC Educator of the Year.
• Dalis Cruz, Director of Education at FCC Margate, was named FAPSC Administrator of the Year.
• FCC student Andrew Acha from the Miami campus was named Graduate of the Year

“Congratulations to all the FAPSC award recipients, who epitomize our obsession with student success at Florida Career College! To be recognized for their hard work and dedication to students is an honor for all of us at FCC,” said Dr. Fardad Fateri, President at CEO.

In addition to the annual awards, four current FCC students were selected for FAPSC Foundation Scholarships, including the following:

• Antonio Cortes, HVAC student at Pembroke Pines
• Felicia Collins, Medical Assistant Technician student at Margate
• Youry Dambreville, HVAC student at Lauderdale Lakes
• Sabrina Bouie, Dental Assistant student at Tampa

FCC Margate Named 2021 School of the Year

For the past decade, Florida Career College (FCC) in Margate has been serving the community by providing vital access to quality, short-term vocational and career training programs in high-demand verticals like healthcare, business, skilled trades, and information technology.

This commitment was recognized when FCC Margate was honored with the 2021 School of the Year Award by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) during the annual FAPSC conference awards program on Friday, August 6.

“Since the day our doors opened, all of us at FCC Margate have remained committed to making a positive impact in the community through everything that we do,” said Mikkel Dixon, FCC Margate Executive Director. “We strive to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We do this by preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need – both personally and professionally – to succeed. It is truly rewarding work, and we are grateful for this prestigious recognition from FAPSC.”

The FAPSC awards committee selected FCC Margate for School of the Year based on outstanding practices that support and enhance student excellence; significant contributions to private post-secondary education; exceptional commitment to employee and faculty excellence; and important contributions to the local/state community.

“Florida Career College is extremely proud of the achievements in Margate and the contributions this thriving campus has made to the community since opening in 2011,” Dr. Fateri said. “The Margate campus is a leader in our network of schools for their robust student retention, consistently excellence student and employee satisfaction scores, and strong track record of career placement success. Congratulations for this well-deserved honor!”

“The City of Margate is extremely proud of Florida Career College’s recognition as School of the Year,” said the City of Margate Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz. “We applaud the personalized educational experience offered at the Margate Campus, the dedication of the teachers and staff, and recognize these as important reasons our residents entrust FCC for their educational needs and career advancement. Congratulations!”

Over the past several years, FCC Margate has conducted extensive service to the community both on and off campus. The school regularly hosts blood drives for local blood banks, enlists student volunteers for a variety of community service projects, and has partnered with several non-profit organizations for charitable fundraisers.

For example, FCC Margate partnered with the nonprofit 100 People Project to collect donated food items to create Thanksgiving meal kits for families in need during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The effort provided a Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, for more than 500 families.

FCC Margate also partners with 100 People Project to collect donated backpacks and school supplies as part of an annual “Back to School” community give-away event, which provides essential items for area students and teachers in need.

“At Florida Career College, we believe that education is a driving force in the community, and supporting the 100 People Project’s efforts to supply local teachers and students is one of the many ways we strive to support our community,” Mikkel said.

About Florida Career College
Florida Career College (FCC) is an accredited, employee-owned post-secondary career education system with campuses locations in Florida and Texas. FCC offers programs in high-demand fields such as health care, business and skilled trades. Each program is designed to provide every student with the skills, knowledge, and training they need to be successful in their future careers. Students can train for entry-level careers and start building their future in as few as 10 months. For more information visit www.floridacareercollege.edu