Career and Technical Education (CTE) of St. Johns County
Nease’s Communications Academy TV Production students travelled to UNF recently to learn about their School of Communications. Organized by UNF Professor and Communications Academy Advisory Board partner, Dr. David Deeley, the students had a chance to learn about the programs the school offers. They toured the Communications building, enjoying a chance to get a look …
The Sawgrass Marriott welcomed Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism students for a special visit on April 4th. The morning started with the history of Marriott International, and a chance to meet with the resort’s General Manager, Todd Hickey, along with the Director of Operations and the Director of Human Resources. Next, the group was …
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On April 26th, Nease High School’s gym was packed to the brim with local employers and post-secondary technical schools looking to share their job and training opportunities with Nease students. From the St. Johns County Fire Rescue, to Military recruiters, to the American Culinary Federation and the Aveda Institute, to companies like WW Gay, CHW, …
As part of the Career Academies in St. Johns County, juniors in the programs have the opportunity to take part in a summer internship application process. Part of that process, following resume writing and interview tips trainings, includes a mock interview. During mock interviews, business partners volunteer to interview students to give them an opportunity …
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Students in ACE (architecture, construction, and engineering) as well as students in the Academy of Innovation in the Built Environment were treated to a full day of learning courtesy of Innovative Construction Group and Pulte Homes. Students started their day by touring Innovative Construction Group’s (ICG) plant to see how walls, floors, and ceiling trusses …
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St. Johns Technical High School (SJTHS) is home to the newly established Academy of Aquaculture. The Academy teaches students technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for further education and careers in aquaculture, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources conservation, commercial farming, and sustainable farming. In January 2022, SJTHS was selected by GloDev, Inc. to …
Nease High School’s Stellar Academy of Engineering Juniors and Seniors were invited to take part in the “ACE: Celebrating Diversity in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry” event, recently held at the University of North Florida. This initiative brought together students from several area schools and included a look around the UNF College of Computing, …
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This year, students in the Flagler Health + Academy of Future Healthcare Professionals are proving that healthcare is all about heart. And for the EKG students, they take that part pretty literally! In the EKG course students have been busy reviewing heart anatomy, practicing with technical skills like taking blood pressure, and getting ready for …
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Students in the Academy of Innovation in the Built Environment had a busy week last week. Construction Design and Technique students (year 2) competed in a Nail Drive hosted by the North Florida Builders Association. Students were able to learn about apprenticeship opportunities in our local community and then went head to head against their …
Things got spooky this week in the Academy of Leadership in Emerging Technologies as students used servo motors to rotate skulls, skeleton hands, and other ghouly creatures. Students in the first year of the academy have been spending the first quarter getting familiar with electricity and electrical circuits. They built the circuit necessary to run …
Eric Goodman, Nease High School Communications Academy class of 2015 grad, has his hands full in the best possible way these days…as pictured with his Emmy Award. Eric received the award thanks to his producer role during NBC’s coverage of the 2020(21) Olympics coverage. Recently, Eric was a featured virtual guest speaker in the Sports …
At the start of the school year, it was revealed that the district’s bus driver shortage would hit the Career Academy programs hard – no field trip buses would be available for our students indefinitely. Charter buses are an option, but they cost over $1,000 per field trip. With one of our Academy goals focused …
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Academy student, Mary Kate Reynolds was featured in the Ponte Vedra News Line. To read the full article, click this link
Students in the Academy of Innovation in the Built Environment have put their stamp all over Tocoi Creek High School’s campus last school year. Students helped the football team by building water cooler stands. Spectators at our tennis matches will enjoy resting on hand-built benches. Students get treated to music in the courtyard every Friday …
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Pedro Menendez High School participated in the Architecture Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentorship Program for the first time this year. The ACE program allows high school students interested in STEM concepts to work with industry mentors on an RFP that is presented in competition form with other regional schools. The three Menendez teams all performed …
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Thank you Dave Mathias for helping our students sharpen their resume writing skills. These skills will help our students prepare for internships this summer.
Students in the Academy of Culinary Arts at St. Johns Technical High School got to participate in the school’s first “Mystery Basket Cooking Competition.” The competition featured four teams of students paired with a professional chef from area restaurants. The students enjoyed some friendly competition while getting to hone their skills as well as increase …
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On April 20th, Nease High School’s gym was packed to the brim with local employers and post-secondary technical schools looking to share their job and training opportunities with Nease students. From the St. Johns County Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Office, to Military recruiters, to companies like WW Gay, Publix, Brooks Rehabilitation, and GATE Petroleum, to …
Career and Technical Fair Shows Students A Range Of Opportunities Read More »
Each year, Stellar Academy of Engineering students test their skills against students from across Florida in the Technology Student Association State Fair. We are proud to say that a number of our talented young engineers brought home awards this year! Congratulations, students! Winners – 2022 Florida State Fair / TSA Entries Residential Design: Anthony Bismi …
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At Nease, when we can’t bring the students into the industry, we bring the industry to our students. Thanks to guest speakers, we’re able to offer our Academy students a glimpse into the many paths their Academy training provides. Here are a few of our most recent guests: Amber Katada, a mechanical engineer in the …
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