Career Academies
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What is a Career Academy?
Some of the Career and Technical courses are offered through Career Academies at each high school. What is the mission of a Career Academy?
To focus on college and career:
A Career Academy's aim is to prepare students for college and careers. Academies enable students to complete college entrance academic requirements while exposing them to a vertical segment of the occupations within a career field.To raise student aspirations and commitment:An academy seeks to increase the level of students' motivation while in high school. The biggest limiting factor in many youths' future plans is not their ability but where they set their sights.To increase student achievement:
An academy provides support to its students to increase their achievement in high school. This comes through close relationships with teachers and fellow students, rigorous and relevant curriculum, and exposure to career and education options outside the high school.
Industry Certifications
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CTE courses in the Career Academies provide training in specific business and industry skills. Many programs also offer students the opportunity to earn industry certifications which are recognized and highly valued by employers. Earning industry certifications shows potential employers and/or colleges that you are serious about your future. Certification may also increase your pay and your job prospects.
Listed below are some of the certifications available at CHS, LBHS, and PCHS:
Drafting and Illustrative Design
- AutoCAD Certified Associate
Television Production
- Final Cut Pro
Culinary Arts
- ServSafe
Multimedia Foundations
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Dreamweaver
Agriculture Foundations
- Horticulture Professional
Web Design/Digtal Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Illustrator
Career Academies in Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte High School (CHS)
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Academy of Television Production
- Television Production 1
- Television Production 2
- Television Production 3
- Television Production 4
Industry Certification: Final Cut Pro
CTSO: Technical Student Association (TSA)
Academy of Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts 1
- Culinary Arts 2
- Culinary Arts 3
Industry Certification: ServSafe
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Culinary Academy
Academy of Multimedia Design
- Multimedia 1
- Multimedia 2
- Web Design 1
Industry Certifications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator
CTSO: Technical Student Association (TSA)
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Information Technology
Academy of Drafting and Illustrative Design
- Drafting and Illustrative Design 1
- Drafting and Illustrative Design 2
- Drafting and Illustrative Design 3
Industry Certification: AutoCAD Certified Associate
CTSO: Technical Student Association (TSA)
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Architectural Drafting
Academy of Agriculture
- Agriscience Foundations 1
- Agritechnology 1, 2
- Animal Science 2, 3
- Veterinary Assistant 1, 2
- Agricultural Biotechnology 2
- Plant Biotechnology 3
Industry Certification: Certified Horticulture Professional
Lemon Bay High School (LBH)
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Academy of Technology Excellence
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Web Design 1
- Web Design 2
- Digital Design 1
Industry Certifications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver
CTSO: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Information Technology Academy
Academy of Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts 1
- Culinary Arts 2
- Culinary Arts 3
Industry Certification: ServSafe
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Culinary Academy
Port Charlotte High School (PCH)
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Academy of Television Production
- Television Production 1
- Television Production 2
- Television Production 3
- Television Production 4
Industry Certification: Final Cut Pro
Academy of Multimedia Design
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Custom Promotional Layout Design
- Promotional Design Management
- Custom Promotion S & D Management
- Promotional Business Management and Supervision 1 and 2
Industry Certifications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Information Technology Academy
Academy of Drafting and Illustrative Design
- Drafting and Illustrative Design 1
- Drafting and Illustrative Design 2
- Drafting and Illustrative Design 3
Industry Certification: AutoCAD Certified Associate
Next Step: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Drafting Academy
Economic Security Report
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Section 1002.20(24), Florida Statutes, requires each middle school and high school student or the student's parent be provided a two-page summary of the Department of Economic Opportunity's economic security report of employment and earning outcomes. This must be done annually prior to registration and electronic access to the full report must also accompany the summary.
The following links are to the summary and full economic security report for you to distribute to your schools and parents as required by law.
Return on Investment-Parent Notification
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A provision within Chapter 2014-184, Laws of Florida, requires district school boards to notify the parent of a student earning industry certifications providing postsecondary credit of estimated cost savings associated with tuition and fees for those postsecondary credits. The student and the parent must be informed of any additional industry certifications available to the student.
To assist school boards with this requirement, the attached spreadsheet indicates the Return on Investment (ROI) for each certification with a statewide articulation agreement and identified postsecondary credit.
