Greetings South Dade Technical College Faculty, Staff, and Students,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at South Dade Technical College, proudly serving the heart of the South Dade community—from Homestead and Florida City to the Redland, Naranja, and Goulds areas. Whether you are beginning your educational journey or continuing your path toward career success, we are honored that you have chosen your community’s technical college as the place to build your future.

At South Dade Technical College, our mission reflects the needs of the community we serve: “To guide and prepare learners in attaining their highest academic goals and competency levels to qualify them for initial employment and/or career advancement.” This mission comes to life through programs aligned with South Dade’s local workforce demands, including health sciences, transportation, construction trades, information technology, agriculture-related industries, and public safety. Whether you’re preparing for highdemand jobs in our region or pursuing credentials that open doors across Florida, we are committed to providing training that is relevant, accessible, and transformative.

As Director, I am deeply proud of our dedicated faculty, staff, and student support teams who understand the unique challenges and strengths of South Dade families. We recognize that many students are balancing work, caregiving responsibilities, or career transitions. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, personalized support services, community partnerships, and careerfocused programs designed to meet you where you are and help you achieve where you’re going.

Thank you for choosing South Dade Technical College—where your future begins and where the South Dade community grows stronger together.

The best is yet to come!

Warm Regards,

Scott E. Parker
Director