Mission Statement

The purpose of the First Coast Technical Institute is to provide comprehensive, innovative technical education and customized training to meet the needs of the community.

Accreditation
First Coast Technical Institute is accredited by The Council on Occupational Education and The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Certifications
First Coast Technical Institute holds certification and/or approval from the following organizations:

  • American Culinary Federation
  • American Medical Association
  • American Welding Society
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMPS)
  • Council on Occupational Education
  • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation/Florida Department of Labor
  • Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
  • Florida Department of Children and Families
  • Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
  • Florida State Board of Cosmetology
  • Florida State Board of Nursing
  • Florida State Department of Education
  • National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. (NATEF)
  • National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • State of Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
  • U. S. Department of Education, Office of Student and Financial Aid
  • U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs