career and technical education
Career Academies
The comprehensive K-12 Workforce Education Plan of the Duval County Public School System recommends implementation of the Career Academy Model at all high schools. Career Academies support the district's High School
Redesign Initiative.
Career Academies in the
District
School name is link to
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ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Engineering Academy
NCAC
"Model"
Career Academy
Students
in the engineering academy will be exposed to the
various engineering specialties, and will have numerous
opportunities (i.e. participating in industry sponsored
competitions) to apply what they have learned in class
to real-life situations. Internships and mentorship will
be a part of a student’s academy experience.
Career Cluster:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Business Partners: MACTEC, Army Corps of Engineers, Atlantic Marine, Naval
Aviation Depot, First Coast Manufacturer's
Association, Quick Tie Products, PBS & J, ENKEI,
Shadwell Technical Services, TLC Engineering, Florida
Engineering Society, The R-A-M Professional Group, Taylor Engineering,
University of North Florida, Florida State College
at Jacksonville, City of Jacksonville.
Apply to this academy
Global Logistics and Business
Academy
Robert E. Lee High School’s Global Logistics and
Business Academy offers a sequence of courses providing
relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to
prepare students for further education and employment in
the growing industry of logistics.
Course content includes, but is not limited to: the
global supply chain life cycle, communication & problem
solving skills, supply chain computer systems, routing &
tracking operations, modes of transportation (air, sea,
truck & rail), product receiving & stocking, product
order processing, product shipment, inventory control,
safety principals, safe operation & use of equipment
and materials, customs process and customer relations.
Career Cluster:
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Business Partners:
Apply to this academy
ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL
Health
Sciences Academy
NCAC
"Certified"
Career Academy
Do you enjoy helping people?
Become part of the healthcare workforce and continue
your education in a health related field. By beginning
early, students will gain cutting edge learning
experiences and the “know-how” that is needed in the
medical profession. Joining Andrew Jackson’s Medical Academy will provide
you with the opportunity for a successful future!
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Business Partners: Memorial Hospital,
Heartland Healthcare Center, FL-GA Blood
Alliance, American Red Cross, Edgewood Nursing Center,
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Worksource,
Duval County Public Health Department.
Apply to this academy
BALDWIN MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
EX.C.I.T.E
(Expediting Careers in Teacher
Education)
Academy
The
EX.C.I.T.E.
Academy starts freshman students
on a career path in education by providing them with the
skills, training, and instruction needed to facilitate a
crossover into their own post-secondary schooling. The
academy also supports students in becoming confident,
proficient, and dedicated to the mission of learning.
The program of study includes instruction in areas such
as Introduction to Education, Methods of Instruction,
Child/Adolescent Psychology, and Computer Technology.
Career
Cluster:
Education & Training
Business
Partners:Florida State College at Jacksonville,
University of North Florida, Jacksonville University,
Gerdau Ameristeel
Apply to this academy
TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL
Academy of Coastal and Environmental Studies
(ACES)
Students completing
the Academy of Coastal and Environmental Studies (ACES)
will be prepared to enter advanced training and/or post
graduation employment in specialized fields of the
environmental sciences. Course content will include
government regulations; ecosystem awareness of land,
air, and water resources; sampling and safety
procedures; and compliance in monitoring and quality
assurance. Instruction will emphasize field experiences
centering on the coastal salt marsh and aquatic
ecosystems.
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Business Partners:
JaxPort, Tree Hill Nature Preserve, National Park
Service, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Worksource, PBS&J,
Jacksonville University, Florida State College at
Jacksonville, University of North Florida, Environmental
Services, Inc., SJR Water Management District,
Jacksonville Arboretum, US Army Corps of Engineers.
Apply to this academy
Culinary Arts Academy
Culinary Arts
explores the areas of food production and
cooking, cost control, nutrition, workplace safety,
catering, and menu development. A school site restaurant
will emphasize restaurant management.
Career Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism
Business Partners:
Visit Jacksonville, Hyatt
Riverfront, Jaxport, Crowne Plaza,
Florida State College at
Jacksonville.
Apply to this academy
ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
BEAM (Building, Engineering,
Architecture, and Manufacturing) Construction Academy
The BEAM Academy prepares students for post-secondary
education and careers in the building,
engineering, architecture, and manufacturing
industries. Academic classes with a career-related
theme are designed to give students a rigorous and
relevant learning experience. The curriculum includes
hands-on assignments and the opportunity to build
several structures. The academy also includes practical
experiences in management of digital layout, and design,
production of embroidered apparel, direct to garment
print, sublimation, specialty items and signs as it
relates to the running and management of a digital
imprinted merchandise business. Students also gain
valuable and useful knowledge through job shadows,
apprenticeships, and internships with local businesses.
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Business Partners:
The Vintage Group, Northeast Florida Builders
Association (NEFBA) Habitat, Allstate Electrical
Contractors, Inc., Florida State College at
Jacksonville.
Apply to this academy
JEAN RIBAULT
HIGH SCHOOL
Academy of Finance
NAF Academy
Ribault’s Academy of Finance is a member of the National
Academy Foundation. A dedicated and active advisory
board ensures that classroom instruction is current and
relevant to today’s finance industry. The Academy team
organizes guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing and
internships to show students how their classroom
learning relates to the “real world”. Academy students
enjoy a higher level of engagement and achievement in
this proven small learning community.
Career Cluster:
Finance
Business Partners:
State Farm, Regions Bank, VyStar
Credit Union, Serve Pro, Devry, Junior Achievement
Apply to this academy
WILLIAM M. RAINES HIGH
SCHOOL
Information Technology (IT) Academy
The Information
Technology Academy offers coursework in computer
programming, Web development, computer electronics, and
computer networking using Cisco Systems. After
successfully completing courses, students will have the
opportunity to take industry certification exams.
Outstanding students will have the opportunity to
participate in on-the-job training and/or internships.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Business Partners: CSX, Jaxport, Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)
Apply to this academy
SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL
Academy of Finance
NAF Academy
The Academy of
Finance at Wolfson offers students practical experience
in business, finance, and law. Specialized courses,
guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning
opportunities are available to students in this academy.
Participants enjoy a competitive edge as they enter the
workplace or college classroom.
Career Cluster:
Finance
Business Partners:
Business
Partners: Hubert Gill, CPA;
VyStar
Credit Union,
Community First Credit Union
Apply to this academy
SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Academy of Information Technology
NAF Academy
NCAC
"Certified"
Career Academy
The Sandalwood
Academy of Information Technology (S.A.IN.T) is an
academy for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. The
program gives students the opportunity to gain skills
and relevant work experience in business computer
programming, digital animation, or Web design.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology
Apply to this academy
Culinary Arts Academy
The hospitality industry is one of Florida’s largest
industries. Students will prepare to continue their
education in college or to enter the culinary and
hospitality industry. Sandalwood’s Culinary Arts
Academy is an industry-based program that prepares
students for careers in the restaurant & food service
industry. Students gain valuable restaurant and food
service skills through academic and hands-on
experiences.
Career Cluster:
Hospitality & Tourism
Business Partners:
Apply to this academy
NATHAN B. FORREST HIGH SCHOOL
Global Logistics and Supply Chain
Management Academy
Nathan B. Forrest High School’s
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Academy
offers a sequence of courses providing relevant
technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare
students for further education and employment in the
growing industry of logistics.
Course content includes, but is
not limited to: the global supply chain life cycle,
communication & problem solving skills, supply chain
computer systems, routing & tracking operations, modes
of transportation (air, sea, truck & rail), product
receiving & stocking, product order processing, product
shipment, inventory control, safety principals, safe
operation & use of equipment and materials, customs
process and customer relations.
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Business Partners:
Spectrum Logistics, Advanced
Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
Apply to this academy
EDWARD H. WHITE HIGH SCHOOL
Business and Entrepreneurship Academy
The Business and
Entrepreneurship Academy prepares students for college
and careers in planning, organizing, directing,
formulating policies, and evaluating business functions
essential to the efficient and productive operation of
businesses. The initial pathway will focus on promoting
Entrepreneurship as a viable career option. A
school-based, student-run enterprise will be a vital
part of the academy.
Career Cluster:
Marketing, Sales and Service
Apply to this academy
MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL
Center for Medical Studies Academy
NCAC
"Certified"
Career Academy
The
Center for Medical Studies at Mandarin High School
offers a career and academic pathway focused on the
field of health and medical sciences. The academy is
open to current and incoming freshmen. The center
functions as a small learning community within the
school and integrates academic classes with life
skills. Students actively engage with area businesses,
colleges, and medical mentors throughout the high school
experience.
Career Cluster:
Health Science
Business Partners:
Baptist South Hospital, Medical Instrumentation Repair,
Inc., University of North Florida, Florida State College
at Jacksonville, Keiser University, River Garden Hebrew
Home for the Aged Nursing Home.
Apply to this academy
FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
International Trade and Logistics
Academy
Students will be
exposed to careers and businesses involved in the
planning, managing, and global movement of people,
materials and products by road, air, rail and water.
Field trips and work-based learning opportunities will
be available to students in this academy.
Career Cluster: Business, Management and Supervision
Business Partners:
Jaxport, Junior
Achievement, ICS Logistics, University of North Florida
Apply to this academy
ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Information Technology Academy
Students in the IT Academy can
choose to study Game/Simulation/Animation or Scientific
Visualization. The Animation and Gamin program includes
three pathways for students to choose from:
Programming, Audio/Video Effects and Visual Design. The
Scientific Visualization program is the first of its
kind in Florida. Students will use 2D graphics, 3D
Animation and more to illustration and explain
scientific concepts. The skills students will learn in
this program will prepare them for a variety of
careers. For example, an educational website designer
uses scientific visualization to convey complicated
scientific ideas in an easy –to-understand visual way to
the public. Architects also use scientific
visualization to illustrate for their clients what a
finished structure will look like.
Career Cluster: STEM and
Information Technology
Business Partners: University of North Florida, Florida State College at
Jacksonville, Digital Roar Studios
Apply to this academy
Frank H. Peterson Academies of
Technology
Aviation Academy
The Aviation Academy will focus on
three career pathways; Aerospace Engineering, provides
an overview of the broad range of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) This course features
an extensive overview of the history of aviation,
current technological innovations, case studies, and
real world examples which support an understanding of
the progression of aerospace technology. Aviation
Maintenance, instruction is designed to prepare students
for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license
examinations for Airframe rating. This program prepares
students for employment as an Aviation General
Maintenance Technician Helper, and an Aviation
Maintenance Technician with FAA Airframe Rating. Air
Traffic Control, Peterson Academies was chosen by
Florida State College of Jacksonville to participate in
a dual enrollment program as part of its FAA approved
Air Traffic Control program. Students learn on a state
of the art air traffic control simulator in a special on
site lab. Students who choose to enroll in this program
can earn free college credits toward an Associate of
Science Degree in Aviation Operations. This credit may
also be transferable to other colleges as an elective.
Students in all three career pathways may earn industry
certifications upon graduations.
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Business Partners:
Navair Depot, Signature Flight Support, Atlantic
Aviation, Florida State College at Jacksonville,
Aerospace Resource Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
North Florida Chapter, NECA, American Valley Aviation,
The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Kaman Aerospace, Atlantic
Southeast Airlines, Jacksonville Aviation Authority,
Republic Airlines, Fly to Learn and Boeing.
Apply to this academy
Automotive Academy
Master-certified instructors prepare students for
college and careers in the automotive industry. Program
specialties include Medium and Heavy Duty Truck and Bus
Technician, Automotive Service Technology, and Collision
Repair and Refinishing. Successful students are
eligible for on-the-job training, internships, and
mentorship. Students may earn ASE Industry
Certifications upon graduation.
Career Cluster:
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Business Partners:
Mike Shad Ford, Mike Davidson Ford, North Florida
Lincoln Mercury, Key Buick, Coggin Pontiac, Coggin
Chevrolet, Coggin Toyota, Coggin Nissan, S.E. Toyota,
The Brumos Company, JADA, NAPA, Nimnicht Chevrolet.
Apply to this academy
Communications Academy
Students will be exposed to three
career pathways, New Media Technology, preparing
students with the relevant technical knowledge and
skills needed to prepare for further education and
careers in digital media, new media and multimedia
positions. Commercial Art prepares the student to go to
work as a graphic designer. Graphic design is a creative
process-most often involving a client and a designer and
usually completed in conjunction with producers of form
undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a
targeted audience. And Television Production, this
course prepares the student to go to work in a
Television Production field or continuing education in
Television Production at a College or University.
Students will be prepared for initial employment as
operators, technicians, camera operators, and video
recording engineers.
Career Cluster:
Arts, A/V Technology &
Communication
Business Partners:
Ocean Web of Jacksonville, Fleming
Signs and Graphics, First Coast News, Dorado Studios,
U.S. Army Recruiter.
Apply to this academy
Cosmetology Academy
NCAC
"Model"
Career Academy
Come join Frank H. Peterson’s Cosmetology Career
Academy! A career in cosmetology is an exciting and
challenging career for individuals who enjoy making a
positive difference for the clients they serve. This
cosmetology academy offers the faculty, facilities, and
curriculum to assist students in developing the skills
necessary to achieve success in the world of
cosmetology. The primary focus of instruction is on
hair, skin and nails.
Career Cluster:
Human Services
Business Partners:
Hair Cuttery, Maximum Attention Beauty Salon & Cosmetic
Store, Divine Salon –n-Spa.
Apply to this academy
Culinary Arts Academy
NCAC
"Certified"
Career Academy
The Culinary Arts Academy explores the areas of food
production and cooking, cost control, nutrition,
workplace safety, catering, and menu development. A
full service, on-site restaurant provides students with
the opportunity to gain the hands-on experiences needed
to help prepare them for a successful career in the
restaurant and food service industry.
Career Cluster:
Hospitality & Tourism
Business Partners:
Visit Jacksonville,
Worksource, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Art
Institute of Jax., Hospitality Staff, Fresh Point,
Edgewood Bakery, Three Sisters Chocolate, Winn Dixie.
Apply to this academy
Early Childhood Education Academy
NCAC
"Model"
Career Academy
The Early Childhood Education Academy has a fully
functioning Pre-School Lab that allows students to earn
necessary hours for the Early Childhood Professional
Certificate. Students will learn to develop Pre-School
curriculum and learning activities. Students are exposed
to courses in child development and curriculum
development.
Career Cluster:
Education & Training
Business Partners:
New
Dimensions Childcare Center, Happy Acres Ranch Childcare
Center, Bright Horizons Childcare Center, Florida State
College at Jacksonville, University of North Florida,
Worksource.
Apply to this academy
Asa PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES OF
TECHNOLOGY
Cosmetology Academy
Come join A. Philip Randolph’s Cosmetology Career
Academy! A career in cosmetology is an exciting and
challenging career for individuals who enjoy making a
positive difference for the clients they serve. This
cosmetology academy offers the faculty, facilities, and
curriculum to assist students in developing the skills
necessary to achieve success in the world of
cosmetology. The primary focus of instruction is on
hair, skin and nails.
Career Cluster:
Human Services
Business Partners:
Apply to this academy
Architecture and Construction
Academy
Designed to meet the industry’s needs for highly trained
employees, this academy prepares students for employment
or advanced training in the Architectural Drafting and
Building Construction industry. The Architecture program
is designed to provide instruction in drafting skills
for pictorial drawing, surface development and
architectural drawing. Students are exposed to computer
aided drawings using AutoCAD software. The Building
Construction program prepares students for
pre-apprenticeship opportunities as well as
post-secondary dual enrollment. Students in both career
pathways may earn industry certifications upon
graduation.
Career Cluster:
Architecture and Construction
Business Partners:
Haskell, Miller Electric, W.W. Gay, (IBEW) International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Northeast Florida
Builders Association, Habitat.
Apply to this academy
Fire and Rescue Academy
The Fire & Rescue program content includes, orientation
to the fire service, fire alarms and communication,
vehicles apparatus and equipment, fire behavior,
portable extinguishers, fire streams, fundamentals of
extinguishment, ladders, hoses, tools and equipment,
forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, rescue,
protective breathing equipment, first
responder, emergency medical techniques, water supplies,
principal of in-service inspections, safety, controlled
burning and employability skills. The academy has a real
ambulance and fire truck as part of the curriculum.
Students may earn an industry certification upon
graduation.
Career Cluster:
Law, Public Safety & Security
Business Partners:
Florida State College at
Jacksonville, City of Jacksonville Fire Department
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Health Sciences Academy
NAF Academy
The Health Sciences Academy
prepares students to enter the job market in various
occupations including the following: certified nurse
assistant, health-unit coordinator, EKG technician,
and first responder. By working closely
with major hospitals and long-term care facilities, the
academy assists students in making the connection
between academic and workplace learning.
Career Cluster: Health Science
Business Partners:
Memorial Hospital, FL-GA Blood Alliance, Hospice of
Northeast Florida
Apply to this academy
Information
Technology (IT) Academy
The Information Technology Academy
prepares students for college and careers in computer
technology through course work in Introduction to
Information Technology, New Media, Digital Video Sound
and Networking.
The content includes but is not
limited to an overview of the skills needed for
entry-level positions in these career fields through
practical experiences in digital photography, Web page
design, digital video editing, and presentation
development. Specialized skills in multimedia
presentations and production such as video editing,
audio input, and simple animation are used to produce a
variety of multimedia projects.
Successful students are eligible
for on-the-job training, internships and mentoring
opportunities. Students may earn industry certifications
upon graduation.
Career Cluster: Information Technology
Business Partners: CSX, Jaxport, Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)
Apply to this academy
Public Safety/Criminal Justice Academy
The Public Safety/Criminal Justice Academy emphasizes
community service officer, private security and
corrections training. The training allows high school
graduates to seek employment while they continue their
education at a community college or university to become
law enforcement or probation officers. The training is
also a significant head start for those students
interested in law or social work. The Public
Safety/Criminal Justice Academy is the only program in
the state that certifies the high school student as
having met the requirements for a Florida Class “D”
unarmed security license. The successful student also
receives a vocational certificate in criminal justice
and American Red Cross certification in first aid, CPR
and AED.
Career Cluster:
Law, Public Safety & Security
Business Partners:
Florida State College at
Jacksonville, City of Jacksonville
Apply to this academy
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