KEY WEST, FL, September 10, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is hosting a Virtual Academic Showcase for anyone thinking about next steps toward a career or credential to achieve their professional goals. Participants can connect directly with CFK faculty and current students to explore programs, degrees, certificates, and financial support to make it affordable via Zoom on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Graduating high school students weighing their options, working adults ready for a career change, and anyone returning to the workforce after time away will benefit from participating. Academic deans, faculty, and current students will be on hand to share firsthand insights and answer questions about a wide range of programs and pathways to rewarding careers and good-paying jobs.

Whether the goal is a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or a certificate, prospective students will learn what’s possible and how to get started in a range of opportunities, among them: marine science and environmental technology, culinary arts, emergency medical technician, nursing, business, education, law enforcement, criminal justice, hospitality, and construction apprenticeships. 

All attendees will receive a code to waive the $30 application fee.

Enrollment windows are approaching:

• Applications for “Minimester” (Fall Term 1B) are due by October 2nd for classes beginning October 8, 2026
• Applications for spring semester are due by December 24 for classes beginning January 8, 2027

Registration for the Virtual Academic Showcase is required. Visit the College’s website at CFK.edu/futurestudents to learn more and to sign up.

For more information or to schedule a personal information session, contact Marissa Owens, CFK Manager of Recruitment, at recruiter@cfk.edu or call 305-809-3207.

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About The College of the Florida Keys

Founded in 1965 as Monroe Junior College, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) has served the Florida Keys community for 60 years, providing accessible, high-quality education from Ocean Reef to Key West. CFK has expanded to offer a broad range of bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificates across several academic and workforce programs as well as high school opportunities and community enrichment courses and programs. For more information about CFK and its mission, visit: https://www.cfk.edu/discover/mission-vision-values/