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Academia in Metro Orlando has long shared a partnership with
local industry to prepare students from the elementary to graduate
levels for careers in a range of fields. The region features a
wealth of well-regarded educational and vocational technical
institutions that work with the business community to develop
curricula aimed at improving workforce quality.
Education in Metro Orlando is anchored by the University of Central
Florida (UCF), one of the nation’s leading
metropolitan research institutions. In addition to offering fields
of study related to energy/alternative fuels, such as environmental
engineering, UCF administers the Florida Solar Energy Center.
One of the country’s leading energy and energy efficiency research
centers, FSEC also offers a range of continuing education courses
covering renewable energy and building energy efficiency. Most
courses include both classroom instruction and hands-on field
experience. In many cases, students can receive continuing
education units, and some courses are approved for Florida
professional license renewals.
Rollins College, considered among the
top regional colleges in the South, offers an interdisciplinary
environmental studies major in which students study the uses and
protection of resources essential for economic development and
public well-being. The curriculum provides a foundation of
knowledge that enables students to analyze and recommend actions on
environmental issues, problems and opportunities. Courses involve
students in real environmental issues through field experiences and
guest lectures.
The region’s community colleges and elementary and secondary
school magnet programs add to the strong educational base helping
to train local students for high-tech careers.
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