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CFK to hold 鈥淔ast Track to Spring鈥 assistance, incentives for new students

爱游戏体育 will hold Fast Track to Spring events on Wednesday, November 29 to help prospective students quickly get on a pathway toward their academic and career training goals this upcoming spring semester, which begins January 5. Fast Track to Spring services will be available between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Key West Campus and Upper Keys Center in Key Largo. Future students and their families will connect with CFK staff to receive essential information about degree and certificate options as well as financial aid and payment plans. Personalized guidance through the application process will also be provided. New students who participate in Fast Track to Spring will have their application fee waived, a savings of $30, and receive a $100 Kick-Starter Scholarship. New student applications are due December 1.

CFK graduates Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer Academies

爱游戏体育 (CFK)鈥檚 Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for two academies on November 9 at the Key West Campus. A total of 15 cadets鈥12 in a basic law enforcement academy and three in a correctional officer academy鈥攕uccessfully completed their respective training program. Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become Florida Law Enforcement Officers or Correctional Officers.

CFK invites all to Community Day on Nov. 4

爱游戏体育 (CFK) invites all to its ninth annual Community Day on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Key West Campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature a full slate of attractions鈥攊ncluding CFK academic showcases, interactive exhibits, live performances, a bounce house and other children's activities, arts and crafts, vendors, music, free food and drinks, and free T-shirts. As tradition, CFK President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra will lead a salute to veterans and military service members.

College to hold virtual info session on Construction Apprenticeships

爱游戏体育 (CFK) invites prospective students to learn about its Apprenticeships in Construction Technologies at a virtual information session on Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. CFK is offering Plumbing and HVAC programs in Key West and the Upper Keys this upcoming spring semester, which begins January 5. The deadline to apply is November 1.

CFK to offer 鈥淢ini-mester鈥 condensed term

The College of the聽爱游戏体育 is offering a 鈥淢ini-mester鈥 condensed term within the fall semester, also known as 鈥淔all B.鈥 The eight-week courses run October 13 through December 8. The term provides another entry point for new students to get a head start before the spring term as well as an opportunity for current students to accelerate their progression within the fall semester.聽

CFK鈥檚 Constitution Day to focus on voting and election system

爱游戏体育鈥 invites the community to celebrate the birthday of the United States Government at its annual Constitution Day event on Thursday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the library on the Key West Campus. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, thus laying the foundation of our government, rights, and freedoms. This year's event will focus on voting systems and the elections process. Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin will present on the topic and share updates on the new methods of voting.

Hemingway Look-Alikes Give Scholarships to CFK Students

The 鈥淧apas鈥 of the Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) kicked-off the festivities of the famous Hemingway Look-Alike Contest by presenting $19,500 in scholarships to students attending 爱游戏体育 (CFK) on the stage of Sloppy Joe鈥檚 on July 20. 鈥淧apa 2013鈥 Stephen Terry and 鈥淧apa 2016鈥 David Hemingway awarded four scholarships for literary talent and seven scholarships for nursing students. They also presented two new scholarships for the first time鈥攐ne for a first responder and one for a veteran.

CFK graduates law enforcement academy in Upper Keys

爱游戏体育 (CFK) celebrated the graduation of Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy #84 with a ceremony on July 14 in the auditorium of Coral Shores High School. Fourteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program. Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.

CFK Distinguished Alumnus endows Julie Eckard RN Scholarship

爱游戏体育 announces the re-establishment of the Julie Eckard RN Scholarship for students pursuing associate or bachelor鈥檚 degrees in nursing at CFK. Dr. Kevin Mallinson, CFK鈥檚 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, and his husband Robert Hansen donated $20,000 to the CFK Foundation to endow the scholarship, which was initially established in 1991 following the death of the well-known HIV/AIDS nurse and Dr. Mallinson鈥檚 fellow classmate in the nursing class of 1987. The scholarship will support student nurses who are passionate about advocating for patients challenged by adversity, stigma, and/or discrimination鈥攎uch like AIDS patients were in the 80s and 90s. By endowing the scholarship, the donation will be invested, and its earnings will provide scholarship awards to students in perpetuity鈥攆orever memorializing Eckard and supporting nursing education at CFK.

Meet the principal, preview curriculum at CFK Academy charter high school

爱游戏体育 invites prospective students, their family members, and the community to learn about CFK Academy at an information event on Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the new CFK Academy building on the Key West Campus. New Principal Dr. Wendy McPherson will present the academic acceleration opportunities available at the new tuition-free charter high school and provide a preview of possible class options. College representatives will answer questions and provide guidance about enrolling. Those interested in attending the event are asked to R.S.V.P. on the CFK Academy webpage at CFK.edu/CFKAcademy.