2. Alternative Education : What ‘s Out there for you! A multitude of schools/programs are available if a four year college or university is not the right fit for you. Check them out:

3.  Full Sail University Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online), Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online), Music Business, Bachelor of Science (Online), and more. Visit www.fullsail.edu Visit www.fullsail.edu Film, Arts, Technology

4.  JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY 1701 NE 127 St, North Miami, FL 33181 www.jwu.edu  Le Cordon Bleu 3221 Enterprise Way, Miramar, FL 33025 (866) 930-5222 www.chefs.edu/Miami www.chefs.edu/Miami ‎ CULINARY OPPORTUNITIES

5.  Brown Mackie College 1501 Biscayne Blvd #100, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 341-6600 www.brownmackie.edu *Various programs offered from Nursing to Paralegal work. Paralegal/Forensics/Computer Science

6.  Florida Career College Train for the real-world skills that help you launch a successful technology or healthcare career with a degree, or diploma from Florida Career College. Miami: 1321 SW 107 Ave, Suite 201B Miami, FL 33174 Florida Career College  Hialeah: 3750 West 18th Avenue Hialeah, FL 33012  www.anthem.edu/ www.anthem.edu Alternative Ed. Institutions

7.  Everest University Online Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online. Criminal Justice (Associate's), Computer Information Science (Associate's), Applied Management (Associate's), and more. Visit www.everest.edu Everest University OnlineVisit www.everest.edu Alternative Ed. Institutions

8.  Keiser University Campus Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. Occupational Therapy Assistant, AS, Software Engineering, BS, Paralegal Studies, AA, and more. Hollywood: 1640 SW 145 Avenue Hollywood, FL 33027 Keiser University Campus  Miami: 2101 NW 117th Avenue Miami, FL 33172  www.keiseruniversity.edu/ ‎ Alternative Education Institutions

9.  DeVry University Five colleges of study. You can earn a degree on campus, online, or both. Associate - Web Graphic Design, Bachelor's-Accounting, Master's-Business Administration, and more. DeVry University  Miami: 8700 W. Flagler St. Suite 100 Miami, FL 33174  Hollywood: 2300 Southwest 145th Ave. Hollywood, FL 33027  www.keiseruniversity.edu/ ‎ Alternative Education Institutions

10.  The Art Institutes With an Art Institutes education, imagine what you could create. Baking & Pastry (AS), Interior Design (MFA), Web Design & Interactive Media (AS), and more. Visit www.artinstitutes.edu The Art InstitutesVisit www.artinstitutes.edu  Fort Lauderdale: 1799 S.E. 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316  Miami: 1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33132 Alternative Education Institutions

11.  Strayer University Continue your education with Strayer University. MBA: Acquisition, Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Entrepreneurship, Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Management, and more. Visit www.strayer.edu Strayer UniversityVisit www.strayer.edu  Miami: 11430 NW 20th Street Suite 150 Miami, FL 33172  Hollywood: 15620 S.W. 29th Street Hollywood, FL 33027  Fort Lauderdale: 2307 W. Broward Boulevard Suite 100 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Alternative Education Institutions

12.  Kaplan University Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. BS in Early Childhood Development, AS in Health Science - Dental Laboratory Advanced (Military Only), MS in Psychology - Addictions, and more. Visit www.kaplan.edu Kaplan UniversityVisit www.kaplan.edu  Online Alternative Education Institutions

13.  Empire Beauty Schools Prepare for an exciting cosmetology career today at Empire Beauty Schools. Cosmetology, and more. Fort Lauderdale: Boulevard Shoppes, 4806 N. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351 Empire Beauty Schools  Beauty Schools of America 1011 5th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 824-2500 www.bsa.edu www.empire.edu Alternative Education Institutions (Cosmetology)

14.  ITT Technical Institute Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start! School of Health Sciences, School of Electronics Technology, School of Information Technology, and more. Fort Lauderdale: 3401 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 ITT Technical Institute  Miami: 7955 NW 12th Street Miami, FL 33126  www.itt-tech.edu www.itt-tech.edu Alternative Education Institutions

15.  Florida Technical College Your rewarding career in Health Care, Technology, or Programming begins at Florida Technical College. Interdisciplinary Studies - Associate Degree, Medical Assistant - Associate Degree, Information Technology Networking, Web Design and Programming - Bachelor Degree, and more. Hollywood: 10740 Lenox Road Hollywood, FL 33026 Florida Technical College  www.ftccollege.edu www.ftccollege.edu Alternative Education Institutions

16.  Florida College of Natural Health Prepare for a Massage Therapy or Skin Care Career That You Will Love! AS / Paramedical Skin Care, AS / Massage and Skin Care, Therapeutic Massage Training Program, and more. Miami: 7925 NW 12th Street Suite 201 Miami, FL 33126 Florida College of Natural Health  Pompano Beach: 2001 West Sample Road Suite 100 Pompano Beach, FL 33064  www.fcnh.com/ www.fcnh.com Alternative Education Institutions

17.  Electrician  Plumber  Air Conditioning  Carpenter  Cable technician  Roofing  Solar Contractor  Pool contractor Utilize the links below to obtain details about licensing, certification, and salaries based upon these specific opportunities and more: http://buildingtradeeducation.com/state-exams/buildingtradeeducation.com/state-exams Building Trades

18.  PARENTAL TRAINERS: Contact National Council on Strength and Fitness  Take the certification exam, pass, and begin working  http://www.ncsf.org/?gclid=CO294YLb8bsCFSdp7Aodi ksAKQ http://www.ncsf.org/?gclid=CO294YLb8bsCFSdp7Aodi ksAKQ  REAL ESTATE: Several schools are available to acquire your real estate license. Click the website below or complete a general search.  http://www.southfloridaschoolofrealestate.com/www.southfloridaschoolofrealestate.com PERSONAL TRAINING and REAL ESTATE

20.  Click on the link below to take the career placement quiz. You can do this individually at your leisure as well. Submit your responses to identify what careers/interests/skills/majors of study that might work for you – many of the listed Alternative Education schools previously mentioned will satisfy your strengths.  Beach Outreach leaders: you may take the quiz or solicit other students to take the quiz under your direction. http://www.yourfreecareertest.comwww.yourfreecareertest.com Career Placement Quiz (Try this out!!)

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