Career and Technical Education (CTE) of St. Johns County
Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism features an Advisory Board of professionals in the industry and in post-secondary education, who help ensure that our students are learning the latest and greatest information surrounding the world of hospitality and tourism. One of their business partners, Dr. David Rivera, a professor and the Director of the Hospitality …
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Students at several middle schools enjoyed learning about STEM opportunities through guest speakers from Medtronic. Here, Savannah Bell, helped students at Freedom Crossing Academy explore what STEM means to them through LEGOs.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) visited the campus of St. Augustine High School and brought with them some serious power. Mixing a 450 horsepower T-Bucket with a discussion on STEM, they had the recipe for a dynamic career pathways demonstration. Students participated in this hands-on demonstration using the latest diagnostic tools and learned valuable lessons in …
The Academy of Law and Homeland Security’s Code Enforcement class had a visit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Investigative Specialist II Thompson and Stuhr spoke about their positions in compliance and about the Agricultural Police that inspect fruits and vegetables that keep our food supply safe.
Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering students recently enjoyed trips to Whetstones Chocolate Factory. The students learned about the company’s founder and former engineer, Henry Whetstone. Connecting the field trip to concepts they’ve studied in class, students learned about mechanical engineering and processes used to make the chocolates, and had the opportunity to see a small …
The Academy of Law and Homeland Security’s Crime Scene Tech class tried their hands at plaster casting at a crime scene. The students learned how to mix the materials, set up their molds around the footprint, and pour to not disturb the print. This is a real-life skill used every day in law enforcement to …
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Recently, Nease Digital Design Juniors and Seniors took a trip to the University of North Florida to learn about the college’s Design program. Professor David Begley, Head of UNF’s Art, Art History and Design Department, took the group on a guided tour of the fine arts building to kick off the trip. Students got to …
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The Broadcasting business can be a tough industry, but two recent guest speakers who met with Nease Communications Academy shared that success can be attained by those who work for it! Clark Fouraker, a Nease Communications Academy graduate and current broadcast journalist for NBCLX, spoke with students about how he got to this point in …
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Students from the Pedro Menendez High School VyStar Academy of Business and Finance were able to experience the Reality Fair in 2021 after missing out in the 2020 school year. Reality fairs are supported by VyStar Credit Union and the University of Florida as an event for students to get a small taste into the …
For Stellar Academy of Engineering students, options to study engineering at the college level are plentiful. The University of North Florida, right in our own backyard, offers fantastic opportunities for students to study Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering….or be a part of their newest major: Advanced Manufacturing. Students had the chance to learn more when …
NEASE’S STELLAR ACADEMY STUDENTS TOUR UNF’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Read More »
On a blustery November day, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism students spent their morning on site at the Castillo de San Marcos, with National Parks Ranger Amelia Vela. Mrs. Vela, who has been stationed at the Castillo for several years, took the students on a tour unlike any other. Instead of the usual historical tour …
HOSPITALITY ACADEMY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT HERITAGE TOURISM AT CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS Read More »
Nease’s Career Academies offer more than just specialized classes, they also bring Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) onto campus. These clubs offer a chance for students to use what they’re learning in class and apply it to other aspects of their lives through extracurricular activities. In the case of Nease’s “Track or Treat” event, …
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While Universal Studios theme parks are a vacation destination to most people…for Nease graduate Case Scherer, it’s just another day at the office. Case, a class of 2014 grad, visited Nease to share his story with both Academy of Hospitality & Tourism juniors and seniors and Stellar Academy of Engineering students. As a guest speaker, …
Nease Grad Shares His Wild Ride Through Theme Park Careers Read More »
BTHS Fashion Academy Sophomores designed a dress to reflect the pillars of Character Counts into the design. Students used donated tulle to create their design. Displayed in the 9th grade center at Bartram.
Sharing our awesome Bartram Trail DECA members that planned, organized, executed and delivered over 5000 items to HUGS St. John! Not only did the members run food drives in their neighborhoods, they restocked the BT food pantry, brought 4 car loads of food to the HUGS warehouse, and sorted the donated food at the warehouse. …
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Students from St Johns Academy of Future Teachers at St. Augustine High School had their first field study of the new school year. They visited 6 different classrooms in St Johns Technical High School to observe teachers and their practice.
The Jacksonville Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently held a competition in bridge design using structural analysis software…and the results are in. Nease High School won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the competition. Caleb Kramer won 3rd place, Shane Mayfarth took 2nd place, and William Natour won the 1st place award. …
The SkillsUSA members of Pedro Menendez High School really showed up for the Skills USA Florida State Competition in April. Members of the Architectural Drafting Team took 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th place in the STATE! The Technical Drafting Team took a silver medal, and the Masonry team placed 4th, 5th, and 6th. Members …
PMHS Students Stand Out at the Skills USA Florida State Competition Read More »
