Northwest Florida State College has around 17,000 students across 7 sites. It partners internally with departments like admissions and financial aid, and externally with organizations like school districts, workforce boards, and local businesses. The college offers degrees, certificates, and industry certifications in various fields including IT, healthcare, business, and graphics. It also has a career center that provides assessments, counseling, and workshops to help students succeed. The local military bases and aerospace industry have a significant economic impact on the region.

2. Major Industries
Information Technology
Health Care
Information Technology
Hospitality and Tourism

3. Postsecondary Institutions
Northwest Florida State College
Student Population
17,000
7 Sites
Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Defuniak Springs, South Walton, Hurlburt Field, Eglin AFB
University of West Florida
Student Population
11,600

5. PARTNERSHIPS
Internal External
Workforce Development Board
Admissions School Districts
Financial Aid Community Agencies
Recruitment Military Community
Career Resource Center Economic Development Council
Leadership Institute TecMen
NWF to UWF University of West Florida
NWF Career Pathways
Florida’s Great North
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Florida Banner Center
Pensacola State College
University of West Florida
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center
Walton Career Development Center

7. Degree and College Credit Certifications
Accounting Applications Emergency Medical Technician
Audio Technology Graphic Design Production
AutoCAD Foundations Graphic Design Support
Business Management Infant/Toddler
Child Development/Early Intervention Information Technology Management
Cisco (CCNA) Information Technology Technician
Computer Programming Management
Computer Programming Specialist Marketing Operations
Computer Specialist Medical Office Management
Digital Media/Multi-Media Authoring Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation Office Management
Digital Media/Multimedia Production Office Specialist
Drafting Paramedic
E-Business Preschool
E-Business Software Stage Technology
E-Business Technology

9. INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Office Specialist Professional Certification Testing Ctr.
2007/2010
Prometric
Word , Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Pearson VUE
IC3
Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications,
Living Online

11. Office of Workforce Education
Career Resource Center Workforce
Career Assessments Perkins
Career Counseling Industry Certifications
College Success State and Local Articulations
Workshops Scholarships/Book Loan
STARS Alliances
(Students & Technology in Academia, Research & Service)

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13. Military Impact
7th Special Forces
Coast Guard
Duke Field
Eglin AFB
Hurlburt Field
35th Strike Fighter

15. Okaloosa-Walton JobsPlus One Stop
Find a Job
Upgrade Skills
Locations
Fort Walton Beach
Crestview
Defuniak Springs

17. Okaloosa-Walton JobsPlus One Stop
Boards/Councils
Workforce Development Board
Business Competitive Council
JobsPlus Council
Youth Council

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