Punta Gorda, Florida (FL)
State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota
Overview
Founded in 1957, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is the region’s first and largest public college. Each year, SCF serves 11,000 credit students across campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice, as well as through online programs. An additional 14,000 participants join annually for professional development and personal enrichment courses. Since 1959, the college has graduated more than 50,000 students.
SCF is dedicated to meeting the educational and workforce training needs of local residents and businesses. While continuing to offer highly respected associate degrees that prepare students for university transfer or professional careers, the college has expanded its mission to include workforce baccalaureate degrees.
The Corporate and Community Development Division offers year-round noncredit courses in workforce training, small business development, professional skills, personal enrichment, and driving safety. These programs are delivered through workshops, seminars, online learning, and on-site training at area businesses.
To expand educational opportunities, SCF opened a collegiate charter school in fall 2010. The program enables students to earn their high school diploma and an Associate in Arts degree at the same time.
The college is a member of the Association of Florida Colleges, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the American Association of Community Colleges, and the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities.
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Training Programs
4 offered-
Advanced Driver Improvement - Long-Term Traffic School
12-hour Advanced Driver Improvement is required for drivers with a suspended or revoked Florida license. Course attendance might also be required by a Florida traffic court or for a driver who is a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO). A driver must show proof of enrollment in an ADI course before he or she is eligible to apply for a Florida hardship license.
$79
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Level 1 DUI School
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved 12 hour course using primarily didactic method of instruction to satisfy statutory requirements for first offense of DUI, D U B A L, Refusal, DUI reduced to RECKLESS DRIVING if substance abuse related, Boating under the Influence (if court required), and/or related arrests/convictions requiring course attendance in an alcohol/substance abuse education program. Program includes required psycho-social evaluation to determine risk(s) for future substance abuse problems. Referral to licensed substance abuse treatment program will be made for persons meeting criteria for mandatory referral. *Includes all Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved fees.
$295
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Level 2 DUI School
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved 21 hour course using primarily group method of instruction dealing with the special problems of the multiple offender. Required course of attendance for person with second or subsequent lifetime offenses of the following DUI, D U B A L, Refusal, DUI reduced to RECKLESS DRIVING if substance abuse related, Boating under the Influence (if court required), and/or related arrests/convictions requiring course attendance in an alcohol/substance abuse education program and persons who have already completed a level one DUI program. Program includes required psycho-social evaluation to determine risk(s) for future substance abuse problems. Referral to licensed substance abuse treatment program will be made for persons meeting criteria for mandatory referral. *Includes all Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approved fees.
$440
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Drug Alcohol Traffic Education (D.A.T.E) / First Time Driver
One of the first things you need to complete is a 4 hour, State Approved Drug & Alcohol Course, also known as the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course.