Miami Dade College Launches Online Workforce Education Initiative

Florida's Miami Dade College is now providing workforce training to students across the country through XploreFLEd, an online program focused on "developing essential skills for today's job market." The initiative, offered in partnership with the Florida Department of Education, allows non-Florida residents to take fully online courses at a discounted tuition rate of $290 per credit hour.

Available degree programs include:

"With the launch of this initiative, Florida is extending an invitation to students nationwide to experience our first-class, outcome-driven education system," said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., in a statement. "Our goal is clear — by 2030, Florida will be the national leader in workforce education, focused on practical skills and career readiness, free from unnecessary distractions that don't belong in the classroom. We are excited to welcome out-of-state students to utilize XploreFLEd."

"At Miami Dade College, we are proud to partner with the Florida Department of Education on the XploreFLEd initiative," said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. "This program opens doors for students across the country, offering them the chance to access high-quality workforce education programs. We're excited to help students develop the expertise needed to thrive in their chosen careers through this innovative initiative."

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