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Meridian College Sarasota trains students to become entry-level professionals through hands-on programs that include simulated clinical and administrative scenarios. Instructors bring direct field experience to every class, giving students an active role in their own education from day one.
After graduation, the Career Services team helps ease the transition into the workforce. Support includes resume help, interview preparation, and placement assistance to build the tools needed for a chosen career path.
Eight start dates are offered throughout the year, making it easier to begin training on a schedule that fits.
Meridian College Sarasota is part of the Gwinnett Colleges & Institute family of campuses. Program details, enrollment steps, and campus updates for this location are hosted on the official Meridian College website.
Our mission is to provide career focused education for the purpose of gaining entry-level employment and advancement opportunities which will empower students to positively contribute to their communities.
Meridian College was founded in 1982 by Ken Stone as Sunstate Academy in Sarasota, Florida. The academy offered training in Cosmetology and Barbering. In July 2003, Sunstate Academy was purchased by Compass Rose Foundation, a Florida non-profit education management company.
In January 2007, the Sarasota campus of Sunstate Academy was purchased by Meridian Education, Inc., a Florida for-profit education management company. During 2007, the academy’s name was changed to Resort & Spa Schools International (RSSI).
In 2008, the campus relocated to a larger facility to accommodate the growth of the student base. In conjunction with this move, the campus began to add programs in the rapidly growing healthcare field. As a result of this expansion in offerings and mission, the campus was renamed to Meridian Career Institute.
In 2010, the main campus in Sarasota was awarded degree-granting status and began to offer Associate of Science degrees in Healthcare and Business. With the approval to award Associate of Science degrees, the main campus in Sarasota was eligible and approved to operate as Meridian College.
In 2012, LTT Enterprises, Inc. purchased Meridian College. Michael Davis was elected president. Mr. Davis has over 35 years’ experience in the private career college field.
LTT Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated in the fall of 1985. LTT Enterprises, Inc. is comprised of six locations:
Programs vary by campus and include training in the medical, business, paralegal, ultrasound, and massage therapy career areas. Other specialty areas include dental assisting, cosmetology, computers, accounting, and personal training. Meridian College is dedicated to preparing students to be competent, caring, and wholesome individuals to serve in teams in a variety of medical and business settings. The campus seeks to provide students with the opportunity to develop their potential to the fullest in a caring and nurturing environment.
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Meridian College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License No. 4249. Additional information regarding this Institute may be obtained by contacting the Commission at:
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License No. 4249. Additional information regarding this Institute may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224.6684.
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