What It Costs

No Tuition. Ever. $4,570 A Seat.

STEMCAT does not charge tuition. No family is billed for instruction — not for youth programs, not for pre-apprenticeship, not at any stage of the pathway. That does not make the program free. It makes it funded. A single seat costs $4,570 to deliver, and $6,092 for every participant who finishes. We publish those numbers because the people who cover them — employers, workforce partners, state grant programs, and donors — are entitled to know exactly what they are buying, and because a cost you cannot name is a cost nobody can cover. Eligible adult participants may have a seat covered through CareerSource Southwest Florida under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, through an employer sponsorship, or through a scholarship. You will never be asked to pay a difference. If cost is what is standing between you and a seat, that is a conversation to have with us, not a reason to stay out. Call (239) 666-8171 or email contact@stemcat.org.
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What A Seat Costs

$4,570 per seat, and $6,092 per completer. That covers instruction, hands-on technical training, certification exam attempts, equipment, and participant supports. Itemized on request.

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Who Pays For It

Employers who sponsor seats, workforce partners, state grant programs, and donors. Never the participant, and never the family.

Third-Party Funding

Eligible adults may have a seat covered through CareerSource Southwest Florida, an employer sponsorship, or a scholarship. No payment plans, because there is no balance to pay.

Know exactly what a seat costs, and who is covering it

Transparency

We publish what a seat costs and who covers it. $4,570 per seat, itemized on request. No family is billed for any of it.

No Balance To Carry

There are no tuition rates to compare and no payment plans to sign. A seat is paid for before a participant ever walks in.

Ask Us First

If cost is what is standing between you and a seat, call (239) 666-8171. That is a conversation to have with us, not a reason to stay out.

Why Choose Us

Empowering Individuals: Why STEMCAT Stands Out

STEMCAT is dedicated to empowering individuals and invigorating communities through education and innovation in STEM workforce development. Here’s why STEMCAT stands out:

Comprehensive Training

We offer comprehensive training programs that equip adults and young adults with crucial skills required for emerging job markets.

Economic Empowerment

By fostering economic empowerment, we create sustainable career pathways and enhance community resilience in underserved areas and beyond.

World-Class Education

We envision a future where every individual in underserved communities has access to world-class STEM education and vocational training.

Strategic Partnerships

Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to sustainable practices, we shape an inclusive, flourishing future for all.

Supportive Environment

Our supportive faculty and staff are committed to your success, providing guidance and mentorship throughout your academic journey.

Career Opportunities

STEMCAT opens doors to diverse career opportunities in STEM fields, from engineering to healthcare, preparing you for a successful future.