South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus

South Dade Technical College-South Dade Skills Center Campus is a public institution offering less-than-two-year programs in Homestead, Florida. Located in a large suburban setting near Miami, the college enrolls 550 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 58.67 out of 100. It reports a 100% completion rate and a 26% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), a pattern that may reflect the short duration of its certificate programs where enrolled students tend to finish quickly.

The college offers a diverse set of certificate programs spanning healthcare, beauty services, and skilled trades. Programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Cosmetology, Automotive Mechanics Technology, and Barbering. This range of offerings provides students in southern Miami-Dade County with multiple workforce training options across several in-demand fields.

Homestead is located at the southern end of the Miami metropolitan area, one of the largest and most diverse urban regions in the United States. The area's growing population, active construction industry, and extensive healthcare network create steady demand for the skilled workers that South Dade Technical College trains. As a public institution, the college serves as an accessible and affordable training option for residents of southern Miami-Dade County.