Located on a beautifully landscaped, thirty-acre campus in Coconut Creek , Florida , Atlantic Technical College is a public, secondary and post-secondary institution operating under the authority of the School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Florida Department of Education. ATC first opened its doors in August 1973 to 450 students in 11 programs of instruction. Over the years, four major construction phases have been added to help the center keep pace with program expansion, community growth, and labor market demands. Today, more than 5,000 students attend classes offered days, evenings, and Saturdays. The twenty buildings and the portables on campus house classrooms, labs, offices, and support services for over forty Certificate and Applied Technology Diploma programs, many continuing workforce education courses, and the Magnet High School . Programs are concentrated in 8 high-demand occupational clusters: Automotive Technology Building Trades Business/Computer Technology Culinary Arts Health Sciences Metal Fabrication Technology Industrial Technical Education For those who want to “earn-as-they-learn,” ATC provides cooperative training opportunities in many programs and coordinates the largest apprenticeship training program in the state. Technical Magnet High School Designated a National Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education Atlantic Technical High School's unique design allows students to become immersed in a rigorous and challenging learning environment, while capturing their interest in a variety of career focused electives. Students will earn a diploma with credentials surpassing the state requirements in academics, enabling them to be competitive in the college admission process. Technology is integrated into every aspect of the educational program fostering an innovative learning environment. Teachers encourage critical thinking, and employ diverse teaching methodologies. Small class size allo...