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¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Offers Free College-Credit Certificates and Micro-Credentialing to Eligible Lee County Residents

May 25, 2022

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MAY 25, 2022 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Through a partnership with the Lee County Economic Development Office, Lee County residents selecting to enroll in certain Florida SouthWestern State College (¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ) college-credit certificate programs may be eligible for funding to support in-state tuition and fees provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (APRA).

¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ programs that are eligible for the funding are:

¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ School of Business and Technology

• Accounting Technology Management, CCC
• Computer Programmer, CCC
• Financial Services Management, CCC
• Information Technology Support Specialist, CCC
• Network Security, CCC
• Real Estate Paralegal, CCC
• Risk Management & Insurance Management, CCC
• Small Business Management, CCC
• Business Analytics, AS
• Computer Programming and Analysis, AS

School of Health Professions

• Emergency Medical Technician, CCC

To be eligible, students must be Lee County residents, declare their program of study in one of the eligible ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ programs, commit to completing selected program of study by December 2023, and be available to work in Lee County, Fla.

Additionally, ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ’s Continuing Education department offers micro-credentialing classes that may be covered by ARPA funding. Many of these career-ready certificates are available online and are self-paced.

Micro-credential Programs

• QuickBooks Certified Users Program
• ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Leadership Academy
• ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Customer Service Academy
• Microsoft Office MOS
• Waste Water Operators Certification
• Drinking Water Operators Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Phlebotomy
• Nurse Remedial/Refresher Course

Online Programs

• Insurance Customer Service Agent Certification
• Insurance Accredited Claims Adjuster
• Real Estate Pre-licensing
• Property Management
• Coding Boot Camp
• Hazmat Train the Trainer

For more information, contact Adrian Kerr, executive director, ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ Continuing Professional Education, at 239-432-7313 or email corporate.training@fsw.edu.

Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through ¼ÓÌÙÊÓƵ’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit for more information.

Last Updated: May 25, 2022