adult and career education

What adult and career education does

Miami-Dade Adult & Career Technical Education is a division of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), a public school district operating in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The institution delivers adult general education (including GED preparation, Adult High School Completion, Adult Basic Education, ESOL, and literacy) and career technical training across 75+ post-secondary programs spanning healthcare, automotive, aviation, culinary arts, construction, information technology, manufacturing, marine technology, HVAC, public safety, and other trades. Programs are delivered in-person at seven technical college campuses across the county: D.A. Dorsey Technical College, George T. Baker Aviation Technical College, The English Center, Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College, Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College, and South Dade Technical College.

The organization's revenue model is governed by Florida state statute: tuition rates are set by the Florida Legislature ($30 per trimester for Adult General Education and $2.56 per instructional hour for Career Technical Programs), with residency-based differentiation and additional fees for materials, applications, and liability insurance. Financial aid is available to qualifying students. The institution also operates industry-sponsored curricula — notably the Honda PACT automotive program (since 1990) and the Florida City Gas-sponsored Natural Gas Operations program (since 2017) — and a dual enrollment pipeline that reaches 60,000+ Florida high school students annually. Customer segments include adults seeking basic education credentials, adults pursuing vocational certification, English language learners, high school dual-enrollment students, and adults with disabilities; the institution also serves M-1 visa international students. As a government division, funding flows from state appropriations, local taxes, and tuition, and there is no private capital structure, equity ownership, or M&A activity. The organization markets through its main website (adulteducationworks.com), social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), an alumni-testimonial blog, and an annual newsletter.

Name

adult and career education

Legal name

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Website

https://adulteducationworks.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Miami-Dade Adult & Career Technical Education, a division of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, delivers Adult General Education (GED, ESOL, ABE) and 75+ Career Technical programs across seven technical college campuses in Miami-Dade County, Florida, serving adult learners, dual-enrolled high school students, and English language learners.

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Product category

Adult and Career Technical Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAABAB

Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAAABAA

GED/HiSET Preparation & Instruction

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAAAAAJ

Learning Skills & Study Strategies (Metacognition, Test Skills)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Basic Education (ABE) & Literacy

Keywords

• Adult general education
• Career technical training
• Vocational education programs
• GED preparation courses
• ESOL English language learners

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Students pay tuition and fees for Adult General Education and Career Technical Programs. Tuition rates are established by the Florida Legislature. In-state students receive lower rates than out-of-state students.
2. Financial Aid: Financial aid is available to qualifying students to offset tuition costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Miami-Dade Adult & Career Technical Education delivers adult general education (ABE, GED preparation, Adult High School Completion, ESOL, Literacy) and career and technical training across 75+ post-secondary programs spanning 12 industry sectors. Programs are offered at tuition rates set by the Florida Legislature and delivered via in-person, hands-on instruction across seven technical college campuses in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Product overview

Miami Dade Adult & Career Technical Education is a multi-program educational institution operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The organization offers a unified portfolio of adult education and career training programs, including Adult General Education (providing GED preparation, high school completion, ESOL, and literacy programs), Career and Technical Programs (workforce training across 12 industry sectors including Healthcare, IT, Construction, Culinary, Business Administration, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation, and more), Apprenticeship Programs, Community Education, Continuing Education, Success Management Academy, Workforce Education, and Dual Enrollment for high school students. The programs collectively serve adults seeking to enter the workforce, change careers, or complete their education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult General Education Programs Foundational educational programs designed for adults to boost reading, writing, arithmetic, and basic knowledge required for post-secondary education. Includes GED preparation, Adult High School Completion, Adult Basic Education (ABE), ESOL, Literacy, and SAVES programs.
• Career and Technical Programs Workforce preparation programs across 75+ post-secondary training programs spanning 12 industry sectors including Healthcare, Information Technology, Construction, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Manufacturing, Transportation, Agriculture, Public Safety, Commercial Arts, Personal Services, and Licensed Childcare. Designed to help individuals enter the workforce.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship training programs providing hands-on experience and classroom instruction in various trades and technical fields, combining on-the-job learning with related technical instruction.
• Community Education Continuing education courses for personal enrichment and professional development available to community members through the M-DCPS Community Education program.
• Continuing Education Hours Professional development and continuing education credit programs for career advancement and license renewals, serving working professionals across industries.
• Success Management Academy Programs focused on developing workplace skills, professionalism, and career management capabilities for adult learners to support workforce readiness and career progression.
• Workforce Education Employment-focused training programs designed to prepare individuals for specific careers and connect them with job opportunities through employer partnerships.
• Dual Enrollment Programs allowing high school students to take college-level courses and earn credits while still in high school, available through six M-DCPS technical colleges, with over 60,000 students in Florida participating each year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Starting salary of approximately $40,000 per year for Natural Gas Operations technicians
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida City Gas CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2017The Natural Gas Operations and Distribution program is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Florida City Gas Company. The program offers 1,220 hours of specialized training designed by industry professionals to train students as general technicians for pipeline maintenance, meter reading, and customer service. The program prepares students for employment in the natural gas industry.
• American Honda Motor Co., Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Miami Dade Technical Colleges has been offering the Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) program since 1990 in association with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Students who complete this course become Honda and Acura certified technicians.
• Miami Bayside FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Miami Bayside Foundation supports the Marine Service Technologies Program. Nathan Kurland, chairman of the Miami Bayside Foundation, has highlighted the industry need for certified repair technicians in the marine sector, with 61 boatyards requiring certified workers for inboard and outboard engines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miami Dade College: Large public community college operating in the same Miami-Dade region with overlapping adult education and CTE program offerings, including adult basic education and associate-degree CTE pathways. Shares the same regional student population and competes directly for adult learners seeking credentials.
• Broward Technical Colleges: Public adult and career technical education operation of Broward County Public Schools, immediately adjacent in South Florida. Offers a comparable mix of adult general education (GED, ESOL, ABE) and CTE programs across multiple campuses - the closest functional peer in scale and mission.
• Florida Technical College: Private for-profit institution in Florida offering career-focused diploma and degree programs in healthcare, business, IT, and trades. Directly competes for the same price-sensitive adult CTE student population across multiple of the 12 industry sectors served by the subject institution.
• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit provider of technical training in automotive, diesel, welding, and aviation - directly overlapping with the subject's transportation and manufacturing CTE programs. Comparable in OEM/industry partnership structure though differentiated by for-profit status and broader geographic reach.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-state for-profit career college operating in skilled trades, automotive, healthcare, and IT - comparable in program breadth and adult learner target market. Competes for Florida-based students seeking vocational credentials and industry certifications.

Regional players

• Hillsborough County Public Schools Adult Education: Operates adult general education and CTE programs in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. Comparable public-school-district-operated adult education model with similar GED, ESOL, ABE, and career training offerings - geographically distinct but functionally parallel.
• Orange County Public Schools Career and Technical Education: Central Florida public school district providing adult education, GED prep, and CTE programs at multiple campuses. Comparable state-funded operating model and similar program taxonomy, serving a different geographic catchment in Florida.
• Palm Beach State College: Public Florida state college providing associate degrees, adult education (GED, ESOL), and CTE programs in the Palm Beach County region. Comparable public-sector operating model and adult learner focus, serving an adjacent South Florida catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Keiser University: Large private not-for-profit university headquartered in Florida offering career-focused degree programs in healthcare, business, IT, and trades. Overlaps with the subject's CTE and continuing education programs but operates as a full degree-granting institution with broader scope.

Emerging players

• Penn Foster: Online vocational and career-focused education provider offering self-paced career diploma programs across trades, healthcare, IT, and skilled occupations. Represents the digital-first alternative that could erode in-person enrollment for adult learners prioritizing flexibility and lower geographic constraints.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUlIRs1fszqh1-IVd3TmJsA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MDCPSAdultEdu
• Instagraminstagram.com/mdcpstechcolleges
• TikTokvm.tiktok.com/TTPdjDh9Cc

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Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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