What Pinellas Technical College does

Pinellas Technical College (PTC) is a public technical college operated by Pinellas County Schools, established in 1962 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. It operates two campuses — Clearwater (6100 154th Ave N) and St. Petersburg (901 34th St S) — plus extension and clinical sites throughout Pinellas County, serving nearly 5,000 full-time postsecondary students across approximately 60 programs spanning more than 40 career areas including healthcare, culinary arts, automotive technology, welding, HVAC, information technology, drafting, electrical, and construction trades. The college also runs dual enrollment programs for Pinellas County high school students and was recognized by USA Today and Statista as one of America's Top 250 Vocational Schools in 2025.

The institution's core technology and delivery stack centers on Canvas LMS for hybrid and distance learning, Focus School Software for the student information system, Barnes & Noble's virtual bookstore for course materials, and Enrole for continuing education registration. A proprietary platform, Career Rocket, serves as an exclusive job board connecting PTC students and graduates with 250+ PTC Works business and industry partners. Each campus holds individual accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and COGNIA, with the institution also holding alliance membership in the Commission of International and Trans-Regional Accreditation; most programs additionally carry discipline-specific accreditations from bodies such as the American Dental Association, American Welding Society, NATEF, and the Florida State Board of Nursing.

PTC's business model combines affordable postsecondary tuition from individual learners, continuing education and short-course fees, and customized corporate training revenue routed through the Business and Industry Services (BIS) division. The Office of Workforce Innovation (OWI), led by Managing Officer Kyesha Robinson, consolidates marketing, student recruitment, and corporate outreach via dedicated Occupational Specialists embedded in Pinellas County Schools and in local employer relationships. Career placement is handled internally by Placement Coordinator Maria Mediavilla-Thackrah through the Career Rocket portal. As a unit of Pinellas County Schools, PTC is funded primarily through public allocations and tuition; it has no private shareholders, no venture backing, and no disclosed audited financials.

Name

Pinellas Technical College

Legal name

Pinellas Technical College

Website

https://myptc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pinellas Technical College is a public career and technical college under Pinellas County Schools, founded in 1962, operating two Florida campuses that deliver 60+ accredited programs across 40+ career areas to nearly 5,000 full-time students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Workforce development services
• Continuing education courses
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Postsecondary Career Program Tuition: Revenue from tuition and fees for full-time career training programs. PTC offers about 60 programs across healthcare, culinary arts, automotive, welding, IT, and other technical fields. Nearly 5,000 full-time students are enrolled. Programs are open admission with career-focused curriculum.
2. Continuing Education and Short Courses: Revenue from continuing education courses and commercial training services through the Industry Services Department and Business and Industry Services (BIS) division. Includes professional development, license/certification renewals, credential renewals, and personal development courses. BIS offers short business courses in medical, welding, electronics, construction, business, manufacturing and IT areas.
3. Customized Business and Industry Training: BIS delivers customized training programs developed for individual industries and businesses. Training can be delivered at an industry site, online, or at PTC campuses. Specialized areas include medical, welding, electronics, construction, business, manufacturing and information technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Pinellas Technical College provides postsecondary career and technical education through approximately 60 certificate/diploma programs across 40+ career areas, including healthcare, culinary arts, automotive, welding, HVAC, IT, construction, and skilled trades, serving nearly 5,000 full-time students across its Clearwater and St. Petersburg campuses. It supplements these programs with dual enrollment for high school students, continuing education and short evening courses, customized employer-sponsored workforce training through Business and Industry Services (BIS), and a Career Placement Center anchored by the exclusive Career Rocket job board.

Product overview

Pinellas Technical College provides career and technical education through a multi-format portfolio centered on full-time certificate programs (40+ career areas, ~60 programs) and supported by dual enrollment for high school students, continuing education courses, customized business training, short courses/evening classes, career placement services, and distance learning options. The college operates two campuses (Clearwater and St. Petersburg) and extension/clinical locations, serving nearly 5,000 full-time students with a network of 250+ business and industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Office of Workforce Innovation (OWI): Department focused on marketing PTC programs, recruiting student learners, and engaging in strategic community partnerships.
• Business and Industry Services (BIS)
• Career Rocket
• PTC Works

Products and services

• Full-Time Career Training Programs
• Dual Enrollment
• Continuing Education Courses
• Business and Industry Services (BIS) Customized Training
• Short Courses and Evening Classes
• Distance Learning

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 5,000 full-time students enrolled
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BayCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTC Works partner providing employment opportunities for graduates. BayCare is a major healthcare system in the Tampa Bay area actively engaged with PTC's career education programs.
• AdventHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTC Works partner representing major healthcare network in Florida. AdventHealth collaborates with PTC to develop curriculum aligned with healthcare industry needs.
• HCA FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTC Works partner representing one of Florida's largest healthcare providers. HCA Florida works with PTC on workforce development and hiring from PTC programs.
• Pinellas County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTC is part of Pinellas County Schools district. The school district provides oversight and support, and PCS employees can access training through PTC.
• Pinellas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner within PTC Works network. Pinellas County collaborates with PTC on workforce development initiatives and employment pipelines.
• City of St. PetersburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTC Works partner and host location for PTC St. Petersburg campus. The city collaborates with PTC on workforce development and employment opportunities.
• 250+ Business and Industry Partners (PTC Works Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTC Works initiative comprises over 250 business and industry partners including healthcare organizations, automotive companies, senior living facilities, manufacturers, technology firms, and government entities. Partners offer scholarships, assist with mock interviews, provide employment opportunities, attend and sponsor events, and serve on advisory boards. The School Advisory Council (SAC) brings the expertise of these organizations to PTC's career education mission.
• School Advisory Committee (SAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAC is composed of business and civic community representatives, campus directors, instructors, staff, and student representatives. Mandated by Florida State Statute Title XLVIII, Chapter 1001.452 to be reflective of the community. Aids in needs assessment, data review, and development of improvement objectives focused on preparing students for in-demand jobs.
• Care for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource providing health care for uninsured families. PTC connects students and families to this resource.
• Pinellas County Urban LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource providing social services and civil rights support. PTC directs community members to this resource.
• Tampa Bay Cares (211 Tampa Bay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity resource connecting individuals, families and employees to health and human services. PTC references this resource for community members.
• Florida Division of Vocational RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState resource helping people with physical or mental disabilities get or keep employment. PTC connects eligible students to these services.
• Central Pinellas Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partner with PTC, providing unemployment compensation information and business resources. The Chamber collaborated with PTC on COVID-19 employment resources.
• PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit partner offering free rides for PTC students with current school ID. Supports student access to campus and career opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• St. Petersburg College: Large public state college serving the same Pinellas County geography with associate and bachelor's degree programs, including workforce and healthcare tracks. Comparable target geography and student demographic, but broader academic scope and different funding model than PTC's CTE focus.
• Hillsborough Community College: Adjacent public community college serving the Tampa Bay region with associate degrees, workforce certificates, and CTE-aligned programs. Comparable student demographic and regional employer relationships, but operates as an independent state college rather than a K-12 district technical college.

Direct peers

• Erwin Technical College: Public technical college operated by Hillsborough County Schools in Tampa, offering similar CTE certificate and diploma programs in healthcare, automotive, and trades. Most directly comparable peer given adjacent Florida geography and identical public technical college model.
• Fort Myers Technical College: Public technical college operated by Lee County Public Schools in Fort Myers, FL, offering CTE programs in healthcare, construction, business, and trades. Comparable in governance, funding source, and program portfolio as another Florida district-run technical college.
• Manatee Technical College: Public technical college operated by the School District of Manatee County in Bradenton, FL, offering accredited CTE programs in healthcare, trades, and business. Closely comparable on funding model, governance, program mix, and Florida CTE regulatory environment.
• Ridge Technical College: Public technical college in Winter Haven, FL operated by the School District of Hardee County. Offers similar CTE certificate and diploma programs in healthcare, trades, and computer technology under the same Florida district-operated technical college model.
• Atlantic Technical College: Public technical college operated by Broward County Public Schools in Coconut Creek, FL, with comparable CTE certificate programs in healthcare, IT, automotive, and skilled trades. Directly comparable as another Florida district-run technical college serving adult and dual-enrolled students.

Emerging players

• Penn Foster: Online career school offering self-paced vocational certificates and associate degree programs in healthcare, trades, and skilled occupations. Comparable on certificate-granting CTE delivery, but competes primarily via fully online modality that contrasts with PTC's physical/hybrid model.
• ECPI University: For-profit institution offering accelerated associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs in health sciences, technology, and skilled trades. Comparable on CTE-style program offerings and employer-facing curriculum design, though differs in private for-profit status and broader degree portfolio.
• Universal Technical Institute: For-profit national provider of automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial technician training with multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable on vocational CTE program portfolio and employer-partner model, but differs on funding model (private for-profit vs. public district) and geographic reach (national vs. single county).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PinellasTech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWkxO2mdSU5u_TISnnhPZWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pinellastechnical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pinellas-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinellastechcollege

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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