About pTEC
A Welcoming Message
Welcome to the Pinellas Technical Education Centers (pTEC). Since 1962, pTEC has offered students first-rate career and technical education at our two campuses – Clearwater and St. Petersburg – and at extension and clinical locations. pTEC’s emphasis is on postsecondary education focusing on over 40 exciting career areas and about 60 programs.
pTEC also offers continuing education courses and commercial training services through our Industry Services Department. Approximately 12,000 students per year attend pTEC for full-time career programs, apprenticeship programs, continuing education courses or commercial training classes for industry.
Mission and Vision
MissionOur mission is to provide students the opportunity to develop national workplace competencies to fill the needs of business and industry. |
VisionTo be our community's first choice for workforce training. |
Locations
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Clearwater Campus 6100 154th Avenue N Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 538-7167 - Fax (727) 538-7203 Toll Free: 1 (866) 503-PTEC (7832) |
St. Petersburg Campus 901 34th Street S St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 893-2500 - Fax (727) 893-2776 Toll Free: 1 (866) 503-PTEC (7832) |
Accreditation
Pinellas Technical Education Centers (pTEC) is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Being an accredited school means pTEC has been reviewed by experts; you can trust pTEC’s programs, teachers, and services to give you an education that’s recognized by other educational institutions nationally. Availability of federal and state loans and many industry certifications are also based on a school’s accreditation status.
