Career Academy Defined:
Career Academies are unique“school’s-within-schools” that offer structured, personalized learning through careerrelated classes with a focus on technical skills. The exciting opportunities for students offer them a chance to succeed academically while getting a leg up towards their career goals. Students prepare for college and a career by enrolling in advanced academic and technical courses. Students will gain a skill they will keep for a lifetime...it’s like choosing a college major. Plus, Career Academy students go to college more often than other kids. Solid academics and career skills...That’s what Career Academies are all about.
Academy of Coastal and Water Resources
St. Johns Technical High School
One of the newest programs that we are excited to introduce to you is the new Academy of Costal and Water Resources. We have partnered with St. Johns County Water Management to bring the academy to SJTHS and offer the possibilities of industry certification and potential job opportunities. This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of hydrology, environmental standards and regulations, site assessment, geologic principles, career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; principles of leadership;and employability, and human relation skills. Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.
Applied Technology at
First Coast Technical College
Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. The interests and abilities you have now can help you decide what you want in a career. Listed below are the Applied Technology Programs of Study offered at First Coast Technical College (FCTC) for High School students. These programs can be the start of your career, lead to adult programs at FCTC or transfer to articulated college degrees.
AGRISCIENCE - may be the career area for you if you:
* like to work with plants and other growing things
* like to work outdoors
* would like to learn more about the science of how things grow and stay alive
* like to work with mechanical equipment
* enjoy work requiring physical activity
Courses offered:
* Irrigation Operations
* Landscape Management
* Nursery Management
* Sports and Recreational Turf Management
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY - may be the career area for you if you would like to:
* work in a business or medical office
* work with other people
* operate computers in an office environment
* work with details in an organized manner
Courses offered:
*PC Support Services
* Web Design
* Network Support
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - may be the career area for you if you:
* are interested in working with children
* would like to learn about child development and how children learn
* are interested in health and nutrition
* want to have a positive impact on a child's life
Courses offered:
* Child Development
* Early Childhood Education
* Professional Certification (ECPC)
CABINETMAKING - may be the career area for you if you:
* like working on different projects with a variety of tools, equipment, and materials
* like to work outdoors
* like working as a member of a team
* enjoy work requiring physical activity
Courses offered:
* Cabinetmaking
COSMETOLOGY - may be the career for you if you:
* enjoy creative activities
* can do things that involve your hand and fingers
* like to please people
* take pride in how you look and dress
Courses offered:
*Facials
* Nails
* Cosmetology
CULINARY ARTS - may be the career for you if you:
* are interested in food preparation
* enjoy creative activities
* can use cooking tools and utensils
* like to work as a team member
* have a good sense of taste and smell
* enjoy work requiring physical activity
Courses offered:
* Commercial Foods
* Culinary Arts
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS - may be the career for you if you:
* are reasonably good at working with computers
* have an interest in color, balance, and proportion
* are interested in the practical use of art
* like to work with people
Courses offered:
* Commercial Art Technology
MECHANICAL - field may be the career for you if you:
* like working with many different tools
* can do things well that involve your hands and fingers
* would like to learn how to repair small engines
Courses offered:
* Gasoline Engine Service Technology
Coming Fall 2012- *Admistrative Office Specialist
*Legal Administative Specialist
Some of the current projects at FCTC:
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