Horticulture Career Academy

Earn Credits + Cash

High school students 16 and older can earn college credit and paid work experience with local professionals in horticulture and sports turf management.

What You'll Learn

Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory experience in STC's Ed Wood and Trade Center combined with on-the-job training, you’ll learn:

Plant Biology
Plant Physiology
Pests
Soft Skills Essential to Job Success
Career Awareness

Three College Credits

With the Horticulture Career Academy at Southeast Technical College, you will earn three college credits that count toward an associate degree in Horticulture Technology or Sports Turf Management.

HT 111 – Horticulture Science – 2 credits
HT 111L – Horticulture Science Lab - 1 credit

High school students may be able to enroll in the Horticulture Career Academy as a Dual Credit student and receive high school credit in addition to college credit. The Admissions office can provide additional information on this option.

How to Apply

Horticulture Career Academy

Apply

Complete the Southeast Tech application. Select "Dual Credit" when asked "What kind of student are you?" Selections are typically made in April. Applicaitons for Summer Career Academy for 2025 are no longer being accepted.
Interview

Interview with industry professionals to discuss your qualifications and unique opportunities. Dates, work hours and salary vary by company.
Learn and Work

If selected, classes begin in May.