Sarasota Adult & Community Education at SCTI
Higher EducationFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Sarasota Adult & Community Education at SCTI provides non-credit enrichment classes as part of the Sarasota County Technical Institute. It serves more than 8,000 registrants annually, offering more than 2,000 classes taught by over 100 instructors, with total registrations exceeding 11,000. Classes take place across Sarasota County at locations including the SCTI campus and partner sites like Whole Foods Market and The Friendship Center, reflecting a countywide footprint. The program supports broad access to adult education and personal development outside degree-focused tracks. Its primary audience consists of adults seeking a diverse range of enrichment experiences, from language learning to arts, fitness, and creative pursuits. Within the higher education space, the ACE program is positioned as a community-based offering operating under the SCTI and Sarasota County Schools umbrella, aimed at expanding access to lifelong learning across the region.