Career and Technical Education (CTE) of St. Johns County
St. Johns Technical High School and the Academy of Coastal & Water Resources want to express how much we appreciate the generous support the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) gives to our CTE program each year. We recently received two hefty boxes full of new Sacramento State Water and Wastewater Treatment …
FSAWWA Provides New Curriculum Materials to Academy Read More »
Steven Tolzmann, a senior at St. Johns Technical High School, recently accepted a paid position with the St. Francis Bed & Breakfast after completing a six week summer internship. With the support of the owners and the staff at the St. Francis B&B and Casa de Suenos B&B, Tolzmann learned “how important it is to …
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) is seeking student input on Career and Technical Education (CTE) as it is offered in the State of Florida.The survey offers middle and high school students an opportunity to provide input about a their participation, experiences and opinions on CTE programs.
After hearing about Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism from an Auburn alumni who happens to be on the Academy’s Advisory Board, Martin O’Neill, Professor of Hospitality Management and Head of Auburn’s Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality, decided made the trip to the sunshine state. Mr. O’Neill visited the school to see our Hospitality …
Auburn University’s Hospitality Dept. Head Seeks Out Nease Academy Students Read More »
According to the Society of Women Engineers, only 12% of engineers in Florida are women. In the Stellar Academy of Engineering at Nease High School, the percentage of female Academy students is higher than that, at around 24%, and the Academy is always working to increase our numbers by encouraging students to explore opportunities in …
FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS ATTEND FIRST “WOMEN IN ENGINEERING LUNCH & LEARN” Read More »
Creekside High School is one of 20 schools nationwide selected to partner directly with a National Geographic explorer actively conducting field research through the National Geographic Explorer Exchange program. The students in the Academy of Environmental Science, taught by Ali Pressel, have been working hard to research their assigned Explorer, Tutilo Mudumba. Mr. Mudumba is …
Environmental National Geographic Explorer Project Read More »
Nineteen students from Creekside High School attended the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas this summer after advancing from the Florida State Leadership Conference/Competition held earlier this year. Each state could enter their top four participants for each event. Creekside is proud to announce their national finalists: Michael Frenk placed 1st in Data Security …
Creekside FBLA Students Place at National Competition Read More »
Project Innovation is a SJCSD competition for St. Johns Career Academy students to promote project-based exploration of innovative concepts and their application to solve problems within our community or the world.
Level 2 Teaching Academy students began this year’s field work with Pre-Kindergarten students at FCTC Tech-Tots.
Students in the Flagler Hospital Academy of Medical & Health Careers spent the day at Hartley Elementary teaching 4th grade students healthy lifestyle habits. Members of the academy and HOSA club researched healthy lifestyles and created visual and interactive displays for the elementary students. The program was set up in a health fair format where …
When students aren’t able to miss classes to see their featured industry in action out in the real world, Nease’s Academies bring industry professionals directly to the students. We have had several guest speaker events this fall, to help our Hospitality, Engineering and Communications Academy students learn more about what it takes to achieve professional …
Guest Speaker Events Bring Professionals into Academy Classrooms Read More »
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, a new group of St. Johns Technical High School (SJTHS) students began their internship at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies. Students get off 1/2 a day each Wednesday during the school year to have a paid internship at Carlisle IT. This year, 15 students are having this experience. The goal of the …
St. Johns Tech Students Begin Their Internship at Carlisle IT Read More »
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM NERR) has always been a committed supporter of St. Johns County Schools. St. Johns Tech and Creekside High School have been recipients of the GTM NERR’s generous support of the Academy programs throughout the years. When Hurricane Irma hit, both schools jumped into action and offered …
The PVHS Academy of International Business and Marketing is very proud to be celebrating Marisa Leonard who was selected as the Teacher of the Year for Ponte Vedra High School! Mrs. Leonard is part of the inaugural faculty who opened the doors of Ponte Vedra High a decade ago this school year and she was recognized at this …
Four Academy of Biotechnology & Medical Research students were selected for the elite SPARK program at Mayo Clinic this year after an extensive selection process. Below is the feature story from First Coast News highlighting the work of PVHS Academy student, Emma Kee. http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/health/pilot-program-lets-high-school-students-conduct-research-with-mayo-clinic/452927201 The SPARK Research Mentorship Program at Mayo Clinic’s campus …
Some of our high schools offer additional Career and Technical Education classes beyond the Career Academies. One such program is the Turf Grass Program at Bartram Trail High School taught by Ronnie Griffin. Recently an in-depth article was featured in the Fall 2017 issue of “On the Turf”, the official publication of the FL Chapters …
In Summer 2017, the Career Academies had 112 high school students who interned for various businesses related to their academy focus. Citi offered a paid one-week robotics programming internship to 12 girls from our school district along with girls from several other school districts. They also offered six-week paid internships to 16 girls from our …
This summer was extremely productive in the Career and Technical Education Department. This summer, 112 Career Academy Students rising seniors completed summer internships related to their academy focus. We also supported 11 non-Career Academy internships with our business partners. We would like to acknowledge and THANK the teachers who came in over the summer to …
Summer Happenings in the Career Academies of St. Johns Read More »
Article taken from the Florida Times Union, 4-19-17 Congratulations to both Creekside and Bartram Trail on outstanding performances in the Bridge to the Future Competition held 4-18-17 at University of North Florida! Bridges to the Future – The Florida Times-Union, 2017-04-19 Bridges to the Future Thomas Zammatro, 18, (right) and the Bartram Trail team explain …
CHS and BTHS Perform Well in Bridges to the Future Competition! Read More »
More than 2,000 students from all over the state competed in the annual DECA state competition, March 2-4. Bartram Trail DECA had a record performance qualifying 19 students to the international competition which will be held in Anaheim next month. Some events required the students to write a 30 page paper on a particular topic and …
Nineteen DECA students at Bartram Trail head to National Competition Read More »
