Career and Technical Education (CTE) of St. Johns County

PMHS Drafting and Construction students tour Nocatee Spray Park Construction Site

PMHS Academy of Architectural Design & Technology / By

On October 12, 2018, students from the Academy of Architecture and Building Sciences at Pedro Menendez High School toured the Nocatee Spray Park construction site.  The field trip was organized by Carlton Construction, Northeast Florida Builders Association and Associated Builders and Contractors.  It was a great way to see the entire process from blueprints through …

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Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Instructor Chosen as Rookie Teacher of the Year

NHS St. Johns Academy of Hospitality & Tourism / By

Congratulations to Tara Cushman, instructor of Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, who was just selected as Nease’s Rookie Teacher of the Year! This is Mrs. Cushman’s third year at Nease, and she has made a huge impact on our Academy program.  She has more than doubled our Academy numbers, curriculum-mapped four subjects never before …

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Alligator Farm Welcomes Nease Communications and Hospitality Academy Students

NHS Communications Academy, NHS St. Johns Academy of Hospitality & Tourism / By

On September 25th, Hospitality and Communications students in Digital Information Technology classes traveled to one of St. Augustine’s most notable tourist attractions—the Alligator Farm.  Students from the D.I.T. classes had the chance to explore the park, and were assigned to take photos of wildlife for use in future class assignments using the Microsoft Word software …

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Nease Academy Students Tour UNF’s College of Engineering

NHS Stellar Academy of Engineering / By

On September 24th, Juniors and Seniors in the Stellar Academy of Engineering traveled to the University of North Florida to get an up-close-and-personal look at the University’s College of Engineering.  They started the trip with a warm welcome from the Director of the School of Engineering, Dr. Osama Jadaan.  He asked the students about what …

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Academy of Culinary Arts Students Build Skills at the Lodge and Club

SJTHS Academy of Culinary Arts / By

The Academy of Culinary Arts students were given a terrific behind-the-scenes tour of the Ponte Vedra Lodge and Club.  The tour showcased the different careers and operations of the Club.  The students also were given applied learning opportunities and honed in on their table setting and buffet setup skills.  The day was topped off with a delicious …

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WorkStarter Helps SJCSD Graduates Obtain Their First Jobs After Graduation

PMHS Academy of Future Healthcare Professionals / By

This article was in the St. Augustine Humane Society newsletter in June 2018! We appreciate the efforts of Scott Branch in starting WorkStarter and obtaining a grant to provide first year salary and benefits for six of our graduates to gain their first work experience after high school. Currently, in addition to placing two students …

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CHS Environmental Science Students Featured in Blue Schools Video

CHS Academy of Engineering & Environmental Sciences / By

Students in the Environmental Science strand of the Academy of Engineering and Environmental Science at Creekside High School received a grant from the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Blue School Grants Program in 2017 – 18 along with 9 other schools in the Water Management District. These funds were used to pay for the …

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Academy of Coastal and Water Resources Students Study Micro Plastics at Marineland

SJTHS Academy of Aquaculture / By

The Academy of Coastal and Water Resources students at St. Johns Technical High School learned there is a lot more to our beaches than shells and sand.  The students saw first-hand the amounts and the effects of plastic debris that is washed up on shore every day.  The Academy participated in a micro plastics study …

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Academy of Culinary Arts Students Discover Culinary Careers in the Military

SJTHS Academy of Culinary Arts / By

Students from the Academy of Culinary Arts at St. Johns Tech were treated to an enthusiastic presentation about culinary careers in the military by Master Chief Spears of Nease High School.    Master Chief Spears shared his culinary journey that took him from high school to a 25 year career as a Culinary Specialist in the …

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Michelle Kisch Receives Outstanding Service Award from VyStar Credit Union

BTHS VyStar Academy of Business & Finance / By

Mrs. Michelle Kisch (holding plaque), Career Specialist at Bartram Trail High School, has been the constant over the past 10 years in supervising and training the teachers in the VyStar Credit Union, so that they can do the same with the students who work in the VyStar branch at the school.  Mrs. Kisch was recently …

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Hospitality & Culinary Academy Students Learn How to Market Themselves at Sawgrass Marriott Resort

NHS St. Johns Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, SJTHS Academy of Culinary Arts / By

On March 13th, students from both Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism and our sister Academy, the Academy of Culinary Arts at St. Johns Technical High School, arrived at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort for an awesome field trip experience.  The Academy of  Hospitality & Tourism students enjoyed a tour of the grounds and the “heart …

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Theresa Dodd Receives the 2018 School-Related Employee of the Year Award for the Academic Services Department

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Theresa Dodd, center left, Executive Secretary for the Career and Technical Education Department, earned the 2018 School-Related Employee of the Year Award for the Academic Services Department from Superintendent Tim Forson, right, at the School-Related Employee of the Year Awards Program on Thursday, March 15 at the World Golf Village Hall of Fame.  Also pictured …

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CHS Environmental Science Academy Students Collect Marine Data at Alpine Groves Park

CHS Academy of Engineering & Environmental Sciences / By

Students in the Environmental Science strand of the Academy of Engineering and Environmental Science at Creekside High School have been able to use new technology to collect data on water quality and marine life. Funds for this technology and the field trips to do the data collection were provided from a Blue School Grant through …

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PMHS Academy of Architectural & Building Sciences Students Win at Regionals

PMHS Academy of Architectural Design & Technology / By

Students from the Academy of Architectural & Building Sciences at Pedro Menendez High School recently competed in the Regional Masonry Competition in Starke where their team earned a first place award. The top three students will now represent PMHS and SJCSD at the Skills USA State Competition this April in Pensacola. 1st Place        Tyler Waldron …

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Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering Students Investigate Roman Engineering Breakthroughs

NHS Stellar Academy of Engineering / By

In January, Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture students traveled to the Museum of Science and History to explore their visiting exhibit, “Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers.” Students were able to view and get hands-on with artifacts of ancient technology, reconstructed using designs dating back from the height of the Roman …

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Full Sail University Brings High-Tech Toys to Nease’s Communications Academy

NHS Communications Academy / By

On January 31st, Communications Academy students were invited to take part in a unique opportunity, when Full Sail University brought their college tour to Nease’s campus.  All Digital Design and TV Production students were invited to tour the Full Sail Bus, which was packed with the latest video game, design, film and audio equipment.  Full …

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Nease’s Communications & Hospitality Academy Students Lend a Hand to Help MAKE THE SOUPER BOWL A SUCCESS

NHS Communications Academy, NHS St. Johns Academy of Hospitality & Tourism / By

On February 1st, hundreds of people purchased tickets and made their way to Nease’s cafeteria, which was transformed into an event space like no other.  Organized by IB Boosters, and with the help of Publix, Sysco, more than 20 restaurants and local companies, the SOUPer Bowl event raised over $29,000.  All proceeds go directly to …

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