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
Congratulations to Nease Stellar Academy of Engineering seniors David Lovett, Teniyah Blutcher, and Arianis Lopez-Esteban. They were each presented a scholarship check for $1,000 by Stellar Advisory Board Chairman Briggs Kirby on Friday, May 2nd. Each of these graduating seniors has taken part in the Stellar Academy of Engineering for the last four years, and
Nease’s Electrathon Team, part of a club associated with the school’s Stellar Academy of Engineering and sponsored by engineering teacher John Beale, has had a winning season so far this year! In early April, the team won third place at an Electrathon event that featured student-built electric cars from around the state, racing at FSCJ.
For the second year in a row, seniors in the Stellar Academy of Engineering are taking part in the Deck the Chairs charity holiday event. Students are provided with a full-sized lifeguard chair, and tasked with dressing it up for the holidays while representing an assigned theme. This year, with the education-based chairs on display
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
On October 7th, Juniors and Seniors with Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering, Pedro Menendez’s Academy of Architectural and Building Sciences, and St. Augustine’s Academy of Aviation & Aerospace gathered together to tour the aircraft manufacturing facility at Northrop Grumman. Students were introduced to the range of craftsmen, artisans, and engineers who work together at the
Contact
- Jaime Combs, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8300
Location
10550 Ray Road
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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