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Miami Lakes Educational Center, often referred to as MLEC, is a vocational-technical training center as well as a high school located in Miami Lakes, Florida, United States. It was established in 1998 and the High School opened its doors on August 28, 2000. The institution has a suburban campus.
Miami Lakes Educational Center offers study through the following divisions:
There are a number of student organizations and clubs on the campus of Miami Lakes Educational Center, including Graphic Design Club, Interact Club, FBLA, Thespians/Drama Club, Silver Knights, Women of Tomorrow, Quill & Scroll, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Music Club, Key Club, Japanese Culture & Anime, Fitness Club and History Club.
Miami Lakes Educational Center is located in a large suburb, in Miami Lakes, FL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Miami Lakes Educational Center top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study transportation and nursing and emergency medicine.
Miami Lakes Educational Center maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 1,723 students (1,960 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Miami Lakes Educational Center. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Miami Lakes Educational Center is to create a highly qualified future workforce by offering state-of-the-art academic, career and technical education to all generations within our community."
More complete details are provided below.
Miami Lakes Educational Center
5780 NW 158th St
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
General Phone: (305) 557-1100
http://mlec.dadeschools.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 186 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 37 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | medical assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | HVAC tech, electrical/electronic tech, architectural drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | diesel mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, computer repair, autobody repair, appliance repair |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer programming |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction trades |
| Business and Management | 0 | accounting technology, electronic commerce |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider, child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Miami Lakes Educational Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 188 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 63 | 19 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Miami Lakes Educational Center had a total enrollment of 1,723 students (1,960 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Miami Lakes Educational Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2316200)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Miami Lakes Educational Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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