Stellar Academy of Engineering
The Stellar Academy of Engineering was formed in partnership with Stellar, a global firm focused on design, engineering, construction, and mechanical services headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. This rigorous program is designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand careers in multiple fields of engineering.
The Stellar Academy of Engineering is the only academy in St. Johns County which allows students to explore multiple disciplines in the industry. Students are taught by instructors via hands-on experience, using the latest industry design software and utilizing project-based learning as they progress through a series of Engineering Pathways courses. The academy works closely with the University of North Florida’s College of Engineering, to help ensure that our students are best prepared to move on to higher education after completing the four-year Academy curriculum.
In this program, students have the opportunity to earn professional industry certifications in design software programs including AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and Fusion360. They take part in guest speaker events, field trips, and have the opportunity to work with professional engineers via summer internships. Engineering students also get the chance to compete in Technology Student Association state competitions, VEX Robotics competitions, and get involved with our new Electrathon Club, which seeks to build an electric vehicle.
Mission
The Stellar Academy of Engineering provides high quality curriculum which exposes a diverse group of students to aspects relevant to the expansive engineering field. Through business and academic involvement, students gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel academically, socially, and professionally.
Academy Flyer & Program of Study
Academy News
On the recent teacher planning day, nearly 20 of Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering students spent their morning seeing real-world engineering at work. Three of the Stellar Academy of Engineering Advisory Board business partners offered to open up their offices to our students. Stellar, KLS Martin, and Gulfstream Design Group hosted students for this mini-internship …
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Congratulations, Stellar Scholarship Winners! Congratulations to Nease’s Hannah DeVelder and Harry Ison, who were selected as the Stellar Scholarship Award Recipients for 2024. The awards were presented by Stellar Engineer, and Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering Advisory Board Chairman, Briggs Kirby. These Stellar Academy of Engineering students both plan to continue studying the subject at …
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We enjoyed a busy week filled with Guest Speakers in our Academy classes. The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at Nease welcomed Jon Clinton and Kelly Smith, of Caesars Entertainment. Jon Clinton, Director of Sales, and Kelly Smith, Vice President of Sales, shared a behind the scenes look at how group event and meeting sales …
A huge thank you to business partners from Nease’s Communications Academy, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and the Stellar Academy of Engineering, for spending their morning with us to help Juniors practice their interview skills. As part of the preparation process for summer internships, students got to sit down with partners to sharpen their skills …
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Nease Junior Abiel Bismi, a Stellar Academy of Engineering student and a member of Nease’s DECA club, married his interest in engineering with his business acumen recently. Abiel’s start-up business, as presented for the DECA competition, is called Aeroease, in which ventilator parts are 3D printed for quicker, more economical production. He created a full-scale …
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Contact
- Jaime Combs, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8300
