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

Pedro Menendez Hosts Its First Annual Academy Signing Day

Inspired by the SkillsUSA Signing Day event that began in 2019, Pedro Menendez High School celebrated 24 top-tier senior academy students on May 13th.  Much like an athletic signing day, this event allowed academy seniors to sign their letters of intent to post-secondary training programs or the workforce.  Students committed to nursing programs, collegiate schools …

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Rotary Club of St. Augustine Ensures Community Project Continues for Culinary Academy

When the Culinary Academy learned that a new funding source was needed to continue their years of community service preparing meals for the homeless population in St. Augustine, the team started reaching out to local organizations for financial support.  Included in the search was a conversation with Advisory Board member, Lorna MacDonald (Raintree restaurant), regarding …

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Executive Chef Mesmerizes Academy Students with Molecular Gastronomy

Molecular Gastronomy?  Sounds scientific! But, what does science and culinary arts have in common? Well, according to WebstaurantStore blog,  molecular gastronomy is a “branch of food science that focuses on the physical and chemical processes that arise then cooking. These processes and interactions are explored and manipulated to yield flavorful functional, and artistic results. Molecular …

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Virtual Guest Speakers Offer Their Expertise To Academy Students

While COVID restrictions have put a hold on in-person guest speaker events for the 2020-21 school year, Academy students still had the opportunity to meet with professionals in the classroom via virtual platforms. This year, Nease’s Academies have offered a multitude of virtual guest speaker events to our students.  Communications Academy guests have included News …

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VyStar Academy of Business “Shamrock” Promotion

The Pedro Menendez High School VyStar Academy of Business held a promotion through the on-campus credit union to help boost member enrollment.  Students hid 4 leaf clovers around campus and any student that found those clovers could exchange them for prizes and gift cards.  The VyStar interns took these opportunities with the lucky winners to …

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SJTHS Alum Presents Post High School Journey to Academy

David McCrea (class of 2020) visited the Coastal & Water Academy to share with students his journey since graduation and his future plans working in the utility industry.  McCrea landed a full-time job with the City of Bunnell a few months after graduation as a Water Collection and Distribution Technician Trainee.  His short-term goal is …

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Summer Internship Leads to Job for Stellar Academy of Engineering Student

Can a summer internship set a student up for future success in the industry they’re pursuing? Absolutely! Just ask Garrett Queener, Stellar Academy of Engineering graduate, class of 2018.  Garrett shared his thoughts on summer internships: What made you pursue an internship as a Junior in the Academy? I originally pursued an internship through the …

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