Regional Education & Training
Southwest Florida’s technology talent pipeline is built through many kinds of learning—from university and technical college programs to career credentials, workforce training, and opportunities to build practical experience. These resources help students, adult learners, career changers, and employers identify pathways into the skills and connections that support technology-enabled careers across the region.
SWFL Tech Match
A SWFL Tech event that brings employers, educators, workforce partners, and technology professionals together to explore talent needs, career pathways, and opportunities to strengthen Southwest Florida’s technology workforce.
FGCU College of Business
Technology-focused business programs in data analytics, artificial intelligence, information systems, digital marketing, and supply chain help students and professionals apply emerging technologies to real-world business decisions, operations, and growth.
FGCU - Dendritic (AI Institute)
Applied AI, data-science, and professional-learning opportunities that help students, professionals, employers, and community partners build relevant emerging-technology skills.
FGCU Micro-credentials
Universitywide, flexible learning opportunities for students, alumni, working professionals, and community members to build verified, employer-relevant skills through short-form credentials, professional development, and continuing education.
Florida SouthWestern State College
Technology-focused degree and certificate pathways, including cybersecurity, networking, and information systems, designed to prepare learners for applied technology roles.
Fort Myers Technical College
Career and technical training options that provide practical pathways into technology-enabled work.
Immokalee Technical College
Applied programs in cybersecurity and computer systems that expand access to technology training in eastern Collier County.
CareerSource of SWFL
Career, training, employer, apprenticeship, and labor-market services that help connect people and businesses to workforce opportunity.
Goodwill Industries
Digital-skills training, career support, and credential opportunities that help more residents build confidence and access technology-enabled work.
FutureMakers Coalition
A regional partnership connecting education, high-quality credentials, and career opportunity across Southwest Florida.
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