About SCTI

SCTI Main Campus 4748 Beneva Road Sarasota, Florida 34233 (941) 924-1365 [Click here for map.]  SCTI South Instructional Service Center 1130 Indian Hills Boulevard Venice, Florida 34293 (941) 486-2164 [Click here for map.] Newtown Instructional Service Center 2706 N. Osprey Avenue  Sarasota, Florida (941) 358-3175 [Cick here for map.] SCTI’s off-site programs include: Fire Science Academy 794 Circus Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34237 (941) 361-6629 Veterinary Assisting Facility 701 S. McIntosh Road Sarasota, Florida 34232 (941) 361-6542

The Sarasota County Technical Institute, part of the School Board of Sarasota County, first opened its doors in September 1967 to approximately 500 daytime students. SCTI offered 13 full-time programs in six new buildings located on the original 63-acre site, purchased by the Sarasota County School Board for $80,000.

Today, with over 75 acres on site, SCTI offers 39 training programs in:

• Automotive & Marine Technologies
• Business Technologies
• Child Care Careers
• Computer & Information Technology (IT)
• Cosmetology Careers
• Criminal Justice Academy
• Digital & Web Design
• Drafting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Science Academy
• Health Science
• Restaurant & Food Services 
• Suncoast Public Works Academy
• Veterinary Assisting

SCTI also has an extensive continuing education program which provides training for those currently employed, courses for acquiring or extending professional licenses, and courses specifically designed for local businesses and industries to upgrade skills or meet individual needs.

Hours of Operation
The school and business offices are open (except during holidays) 12 months a year:

• Monday through Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

hours of operation - main campus

Some programs are available on weekends.
Customized inservice and individualized programs and courses are available throughout the county.