The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department recently hosted middle and high school students from across St. Lucie Public Schools for the CTE Entrepreneurship Showcase. Supported by business alliances, the event featured awards provided by sponsors. Students not only competed but also had the opportunity to network with post-secondary education leaders, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. The focus leading up to and during the showcase was on infusing lessons centered on entrepreneurship, innovation, and providing mentors to support students in developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Winners of the Event:
New Food Truck Concept (High School)
- 1st Place: Treasure Coast High School (Jayanna G., Jayden B., Jayda J., from Ms. Maggie Choppa’s International Business program)
- 2nd Place: Port St. Lucie High School (Matthew B., Manuel G., and David C., from Mrs. Jasmine Shepherd’s Marketing program)
- 3rd Place: St. Lucie West Centennial High School (Jonathan S., and Jorge V., from Chef Chris Gedke-Balachak’s Culinary Arts program)
New Food Truck Concept (Middle School)
- 1st Place: Dan McCarty Middle School (Chelsea V., Camila S., and Willesna J., from Mrs. Nadjhla Gracia’s Orientation to Career Clusters and Technology courses)
Middle School Entrepreneurship
- 1st Place: St. Lucie West K8 (Kaylin H., from Mrs. Allison Boham’s class)
- 2nd Place: Northport K8 (Hazael A., and Luke P., from Mr. Kevin Fess’ STEM and Project Lead the Way program)
- 3rd Place: Dan McCarty Middle School (Nikolas B., Carlos P., and Kenaysia J., from Mrs. Nadjhla Gracia’s Orientation to Career Clusters and Technology courses)
E-Commerce (High School)
- 1st Place: Port St. Lucie High School (Karina A., and Maya D., from Mrs. Jasmine Shepherd’s Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing program)
- 2nd Place: Treasure Coast High School (Crystal G., and Vivian L., from Ms. Maggie Choppa’s International Business program)
- 3rd Place: Fort Pierce Central High School (Janniece S., Andy D., and Josiah N., from Ms. Samantha Robinson’s Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurial Principles program)
3D Welding, Artistic Fair (High School)
- 1st Place: Fort Pierce Westwood Academy (Sebastian B., Jacob C., and Jocelyn E., from Mr. Michael Harrelson’s Technical Agriculture “Agricultural Mechanics” program)
- 2nd Place: Port St. Lucie High School (Carlos R., from Mr. John Picchiarini’s Technical Design program)
- 3rd Place: Port St. Lucie High School (Tyler M., from Mr. John Picchiarini’s Technical Design program)
Congratulations to all participants!
Gold Level Event Sponsors:
- Education Foundation of St. Lucie County
- Certification Partners
Silver Level Event Sponsors:
- Learning Labs, Inc.
- Knowledge Pillars (logo attached)
- D.C. Jaeger Corporation
Event General Sponsors:
- Cengage
- iCEV
