Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College

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Accredited

Council on Occupational Education (COE)

Open

Enrollment

$4,500

Avg. Tuition

4,500

Total Students

Suburban

Miami Lakes, FL

Founded 1976

Single Miami Lakes campus, northwest Miami-Dade County

About Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College

Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College (MLEC&TC) is one of seven accredited technical colleges in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) network. Established in 1976, the center offers a 1,050-hour Welding Technology program (covering arc welding, resistance welding, brazing, soldering, high-energy beam welding, and solid-state welding) plus a hybrid HVAC/R Maintenance Technology program. Since 1998 the center has also operated a secondary high school component.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianAutomotive TechnicianCosmetologyMedical AssistantCulinaryIt Networking

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Diploma

Duration: 12 months (1,050 hours)
Tuition: $4,000

HVAC/R Maintenance Technology (Hybrid)

Diploma + EPA 608 prep

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,500

Automotive Service Technology

Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $5,500

Practical Nursing

Diploma + LPN licensure prep

Duration: 15 months
Tuition: $6,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
18:1
Hands-On Training
75%
Start Dates
Rolling, multiple cohorts per year
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • 16 years or older
  • Basic skills assessment for some programs
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $4,500
Books & Supplies $500
Equipment Fees $300
Estimated Total $5,300

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Florida Bright Futures
  • Pell Grant
  • Workforce development grants

Graduate Outcomes

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

N/A

Licensure Pass Rate

Top Employers

Northwest Miami-Dade HVAC and welding contractorsLocal automotive dealershipsMiami-area healthcare providers

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available

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