The Open Door Scholarship Program 2024-2025, funded by the Florida Department of Education, is designed to support students completing short-term and technical education credentialing courses. The goal of the program is for participants to successfully attain a workforce certificate in high-demand fields. This addresses and closes the gap between the skills needed by workers in the state and the skills of the available workforce in the state. The Open Door Scholarship Program covers 100% of the cost associated with the approved courses listed below. Funds from the program must be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, examination, books, and materials.
Please only complete the application if you meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Applicant must be a Florida resident for at least one year, 18 years or older, meet course specific requirements, and must be in good financial standing with HCC.
| COURSES MUST BEGIN BY JUNE 30, 2025 |
| ✔️ COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION ONLY. If adjustments are needed to your existing application, please call 813.259.6010 or email ICCE@hccfl.edu. ✔️ Only one scholarship, for one course or program, may be approved per individual. ✔️ Registration and payment (if applicable) must be completed within 2 business days of award notification. ✔️ HCC cannot guarantee employment as a result of this training. |
Courses fill up quickly, so don’t delay.
Steps To Apply:
- Complete the Application (SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION)
- Receive and Complete Assessment from HCC
- Receive Approval from HCC (within 5 to 7 Business Days)
- Receive Award Notification and Registration Instructions
- Register for the Approved Course
Courses Approved
Healthcare
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Master skills of a medical assistant by learning methods of preparing patients for examination and treatment, running electrocardiographs (EKGs), and performing routine laboratory procedures including phlebotomy (blood draw). Gain hands-on experience with critical procedures and concepts in collecting patient history and vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, pharmacology, medical records, professional workplace behavior, ethics, and the legal aspects of healthcare. You will also complete an introduction to medical terminology, healthcare etiquette, and healthcare customer service to stand apart from others in a competitive job market.
Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the CMA, Phlebotomy, and EKG technician exams through National Healthcare Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and EKG/Telemetry Technician certification exams through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) receiving up to three certifications!
Total Hours: 220 (100 optional clinical hours)
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- Certified Nursing Assistant
The CNA program provides the knowledge and skills to perform basic patient/resident care. It prepares students to work as nursing assistants under RN/LPN supervision. The 84-hour course includes lectures, skills training, and optional 40-hour clinical experience ($200 fee). Completers can challenge the Florida CNA licensing exam and work as a Home Health Aide. The program is offered online, in-person, and through a blend of formats.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion demonstrating that you have completed the training and will be prepared to challenge the state CNA licensing exam.
Total Hours: 124 (100 optional clinical hours)
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- Patient Care Technician
A patient care technician course is a comprehensive program that prepares individuals for a career in health care. This course provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to assist medical professionals in providing quality care to patients. From learning about vital signs and medical procedures to understanding patient communication and infection control. This course covers a wide range of topics.
Upon completion of the 256-hour Patient Care Technician Program, students will meet the requirements to take the PCT, Phlebotomy, and EKG technician certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association and be prepared to challenge the CNA licensing exam. You will receive a certificate of successful completion for each program section (EKG, Phlebotomy, PCT/CNA). You could end up receiving FOUR certifications! (Additional Phlebotomy, EKG, CNA exam, study guide, and practice test fees paid separately.)
Total Hours: 256
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- Phlebotomy Technician
This 8-week course is designed to provide hands-on experience and essential skills needed for NHA national certification. It includes BLS, didactic hours and hands-on training, with students required to perform a minimum of 30 live venipunctures and 10 capillary punctures in lab while learning specimen processing
Total Hours: 92
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- EKG Technician
This course provides training for administering and reading EKGs. The course includes anatomy and physiology and disease processes that affect the heart, medications, Holter monitoring, 12-lead EKG, analyzing EKG readings, and much more. A two-year BLS Healthcare Provider Certification is included in this course.
Total Hours: 44
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- Licensed Massage Therapist
Become a licensed massage therapist in less than 9 months! HCC ICCE’s new 500-hour massage therapy program is approved by the Florida Board of Massage and meets all the training requirements to become a licensed massage therapist.
Total Hours: 500
Course Link: Click here
Have questions about our Healthcare courses?
Contact our Allied Health Advisors/Program Coordinators at 813.259.6010, AlliedHealthICCE@hccfl.edu.
Information Technology
- Certified Cloud Professional
Cloud technology is important for developing a career in today’s computing landscape. Cloud computing is quickly capturing the technological domain with notable players such as Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) making huge strides. As a result, the demand for cloud professionals is also increasing considerably. There are thousands of open tech jobs in the Tampa Bay area alone. This course will prepare you to enter the exciting field of cloud computing. As a part of this course, you will have the opportunity to take three different cloud certifications CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and MS Azure Fundamentals.
Total Hours: 96
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- CompTIA A+ Help Desk Technician
This course is designed for entry-level individuals looking to start a new career in IT. This fundamental program begins with a brief introduction to PC basics; secondly, the instructor will focus on the conceptual and practical aspects of both CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exam objectives, and lastly, the instructor will integrate the program with job readiness skills to prepare participants to seek or obtain employment and to keep their jobs once they are hired.
Total Hours: 120
Course Link: Click Here
- CompTIA Network+
Network+ is a vendor-neutral technology certification used to measure the IT Professional skills and knowledge needed to take on a pivotal role in building, managing, and protecting critical assets that is the data network. According to CompTIA (https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/network), the Network+ validates the skills to design, manage, and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices. Although not required; it is recommended for individuals with a CompTIA A+ Certification and 9 months of networking experience.
Total Hours: 75
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- CompTIA Security+
Security + course’s importance is growing as the frequency and severity of security threats continue to be a major concern for organizations all over the world. Learn the science behind how networks work. How bits travel across the world over the internet from one machine to another. Learn about routers, switches, protocols, and security measures to help take your skills to the next level. Network + certification validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot any wired and wireless networks.
If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level security (IT) professional or network security administrator, the CompTIA® Security+ Certification course is the first step in your preparation plus 2 years of experience in IT administration with a security focus is recommended. Security + will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer (PC) software and hardware and computer networking to present you with fundamental skills and concepts. In this course, you will acquire the essential skills, expertise, and information needed to recognize and respond to threats, perform risk assessments, and identify vulnerabilities.
Total Hours: 75
Course Link: Click Here
Have questions about our Information Technology courses?
Contact our IT Advisor/Program Coordinator – Suzie Schneer, M. Ed at 813.259.6508, sschneer@hccfl.edu.
Florida Commercial Drivers License – CDL
The 160-clock-hour program is designed to train students for the Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. Quality, convenient, comprehensive training consisting of class, labs, observations, and behind-the-wheel drive time with experienced instructors. Once completed, we assist with locating a job by taking advantage of our local, regional, and national employers network. A career in commercial truck driving offers competitive pay, benefits, job security, and the opportunity to see the country.
Total Hours: 160
Course Link: Click here
Have questions about our CDL courses? Contact at 813-757-2155, Jennifer Dylis jdylis@sageschools.com or Chistine Oltmanns at 813-757-2278, coltmanns@sageschools.com
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