For Misty Shirah, returning to Eastern Florida State College was a personal milestone rooted in passion for her community. “I started pretty late in life with my college career,” she said. “I finally learned what I really want to do.” After years of working in the private sector, including retail management and insurance sales, Shirah […]
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Eastern Florida State College alumnus-turned-instructor, Kaylin Mitchell, discovered her calling to help others during a heart-stopping moment. “I was a lifeguard,” said Mitchell. “I remember performing CPR and understanding for the first time what it truly meant to save a life. That experience lit a spark.” This moment led her to complete EFSC’s Fire Training
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When Hali Toreihi chose Eastern Florida State College’s Veterinary Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) program, she never imagined how it would change her. Now in her second year, she’s furthering her clinical pathological skills while serving as the president of the Vet Tech Club. “It turned out to be one of the best decisions of
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Launched in 2023, an innovative transition program at Eastern Florida State College aims to successfully prepare students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for college life. The free Navigators to Success program is held each summer. It supports new, incoming, dual-enrolled and first-time college students on the Autism Spectrum. Taking place over four weeks, the
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