George Stone Technical College has recently earned a ranking of #9 in the state of Florida in industry certifications earned by students.
The mission of George Stone Technical College is to provide quality academic, career, and technical education opportunities for all learners through instruction that integrates rigor, relevance, and relationships.
In fulfilling that mission during the 2021-22 school year, GSTC students earned 330 industry-recognized certifications across a multitude of industries and disciplines. Those 330 certifications ranked GSTC and the Escambia County Public Schools 9th out of 67 counties for the most certifications earned amongst technical colleges and centers throughout the state of Florida.
“I’m extremely proud of the accomplishments of our students and the efforts of our teachers. These certifications are a result of their hard work and commitment to their craft,” said GSTC Principal TJ Rollins.
In addition to the recognition and validation of these students’ knowledge and skills, these certifications resulted in $270,902 of performance funding for GSTC – funding that will be utilized to strengthen and align its programs with the needs of our local business community.
George Stone Technical College offers a wide array of technical programs, which can be found at www.georgestonecenter.com. For more information, please contact Assistant Principal Stephen Brooks at sbrooks@ecsdfl.us or (850) 941-6200.
George Stone Technical College is located at 2400 Longleaf Drive in Pensacola.
