Train and Grow Your Workforce

HCC's Division of Workforce Development offers practical, effective and affordable ways to build broad-based workforce systems to meet the labor needs in the Tampa Bay area. Individuals and companies can upgrade their skills and meet current demands in a wide variety of programs. Explore the ways we are here to meet your needs and serve the community together.

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Workforce Training at HCC

Industrial Technology

Welding, Automotive Services, and Engineering are just a few of the ways that HCC is ready to develop your team so you can continue building your business.

Automotive Programs at HCC

Automotive

HCC offers state-of-the-art training in automotive service and repair.

Firefighter Program at HCC

Public Service

Whether preparing to be firefighters, law enforcement or legal assistants, HCC empowers the community to protect and give back to Tampa Bay.

Ways to Grow

Ybor City Campus Training Center

Check out the facilities and resources to equip our students with the skills they need for a growing career.

PSAV Programs

The Postsecondary Adult Vocational and Workforce programs offer more than 50 short-term programs designed to help you train for a new career or upgrade your skills in the job you already have.

​​College Credit Certificates

HCC's College Credit Certificates offer extended and specialized training for in-demand skills ranging from Business to Culinary, Information Technology to Criminal Justice, and more.

ICCE

The Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education provides result-driven performance improvement solutions to businesses, and individuals with a broad selection of programs.

What's right for my team?

While all of the programs will equip your team with lifelong skills, each has its own advantages depending on time and field of work.

ICCE

Time

Typically, courses are 2-12 weeks.

Courses include

  • Allied Health
  • Information Technology
  • Graphic and Web Design
  • Accounting
  • Project Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Online courses

Tailored Service

While ICCE offers ready-to-go courses, we also can customize trainings to your specific needs.

PSAV

Time

The timeline for PSAV programs varies by category, and they usually fall within the following ranges.

  • Public service: 2-12 weeks
  • Mechanical: 3 semesters (or 17 months)

Courses include

  • Fire Fighting
  • Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice
  • Field Service Engineering
  • Automotive Technology
  • Welding Technology

College Credit Certificates

Time

The timeline for College Credit Certificate programs also vary, and they come with more flexibility to complete. Generally, CCC programs range from 9 to 40 credits.

Some programs can be completed in two semesters. However, these programs are not restricted to a specific timeline. As a result, students can take their time or finish as quickly as their schedules allow.

Programs include

  • Business and Accounting
  • Biotechnology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Graphic and Web Design
  • Information Technology
  • Office Management
  • Paralegal/Legal Assisting