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Career and Technical Education Fall Advisory Board Meetings Go Virtual

October 19, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

    The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department has been taking its advisory board meetings to the next level.  The advisory board members include Educators from the CTE programs, business partners and post-secondary institutions (Indian River State College and Keiser University). The various groups discussed pivoting to the virtual arena for meetings as well as volunteering during the Covid19 pandemic.  Level up, CTE! Early Childhood Education: St. Lucie West Centennial High Early Childhood Education teachers met with local partners including Discovery Emporium, Sunlight Christian Academy and Boys and Girls Club St Lucie County. Industrial Biotechnology & Biomedical Science: Port … Read More

Culinary Arts Teachers Host Virtual Field Trip

October 12, 2020 By Dana Caputo

Marianne Daly, Culinary Arts Instructor at Treasure Coast High hosted a virtual Field Trip to visit Chef Hillary Blasberg at Nordstrom’s in Tampa!  Students from culinary classrooms across St Lucie participate LIVE and recorded.  Level up CTE!  

CTE- Westwood Academy Students Engaged in Presentation by Epilepsy Florida

October 5, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Fort Pierce Westwood students from Dr. Danielle Garcia’s Health Unit Coordinator program, participated in a virtual guest speaker presentation from Epilepsy Florida.  Students were very engaged and were able to apply the presentation content to their current lesson.  Students in Career and Technical Education programs are still connected to industry and business partners!

St. Lucie County Partnership with Fort Pierce Westwood’s Criminal Justice Academy 911 Program Wins NACO Award

September 21, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Fort Pierce Westwood’s Criminal Justice Academy was recognized by St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners during the county board meeting.  Ms. Mildred Brown and St. Lucie Public Schools was recognized for the joint effort where students go to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as interns, guided class tours of the facility yearly, and guest speaker presentations.  This partnership enables students to earn training hours towards their industry certification.  Additionally, students completing the program and earning their 911 industry certification can apply for and become hired by St. Lucie County as Emergency Dispatchers.

Fort Pierce Westwood Veterinary Assisting Advisory Board

December 9, 2019 By Dana Caputo

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet’s Brittany Shoun along with Westwood Administration and District CTE Program Specialists met with local veterinarians and veterinary technicians to plan hands-on labs for the Westwood Vet Assisting students.  The Veterinary Assisting facility is revamping the surgical suite and laboratory areas. Pictured from left is Assistant Principal Leslie Taylor, Veterinary Assisting Instructor Brittany Shoun, Dr Cindy  Wasserman, Jessica Hawkins, Dr. Brett Adams, Principal Joe Lezeau and Meri Hall.  Not pictured is Tessa Wines, Lei’Nitia Robinson and Dana Caputo.

Robotics Virtual Field Trip

December 6, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The Robotics program from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy hosted a virtual field trip.  This event was well attended by middle school students and representatives from the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County.

Students Participate in Judge Maynard’s Teen Discourse Session at Federal Courthouse

December 2, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Students from Fort Pierce Central, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Performance Based Preparatory Academy, St. Lucie West Centennial and Treasure Coast High Schools attended a Teen Discourse Session.  This event included students from the Criminal Justice programs where participants heard from multiple professionals working directly in the industry.  Federal Judge Maynard, and Assistant Federal Public Defender Panayotta Augustin-Birch were the organizers for this event held at the Federal Courthouse in Fort Pierce.

Westwood’s Agriscience Virtual Field Trip

November 18, 2019 By Dana Caputo

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, W.E.S.T. Prep’s Agriscience program hosted a virtual field trip for Samuel S. Gaines Academy, Forest Grove Middle and Allapattah Flats K8 schools. Students explored the Agriscience career pathway with out leaving their classroom.

St Lucie Students Connect To Their Future at IRSC Great Explorations

November 4, 2019 By Dana Caputo

Close to four hundred St Lucie Public high school students attended Indian River State College Great Explorations held at IRSC main campus in Fort Pierce.  The annual event attracted juniors and seniors from every high school (Fort Pierce Westwood, Central, Lincoln Park, Mosaic, Port St Lucie, Performance Based, St Lucie West Centennial, and Treasure Coast) who spent the day planning for their future after high school. Each student chose their top career interests and visited four college programs matching those interests.       

Texas Road House Kitchen Krawl

October 31, 2019 By Dana Caputo

St Lucie Culinary Arts instructors participated in the St Lucie West Kitchen Krawl hosted by Texas Roadhouse! Sarah Kirk, Store Marketer and Tanner Hedberg, Assistant Kitchen Manager welcomed the culinary instructors with open arms.  The Krawl focuses on partnerships to enhance job opportunities and enrich culinary classrooms with relevant industry needs.  Tanner hosted a detailed kitchen tour explaining “soup to nuts” and highlighting the entry-level kitchen positions. The visit highlight was talking with Gary Gerena, a 2019 Culinary Program graduate, from Fort Pierce Central High working at Texas Roadhouse!  We are very proud of Gary and our culinary students. The … Read More

Boeing and Aeronyde Visit FPC’s Aerospace Technologies Program

October 21, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Students in the Aerospace Technologies Academy at Fort Pierce Central High School gained knowledge from experts in the Aerospace career pathways.  Speakers included Paul Cejas, Deputy Chief Engineer for Autonomous Systems from Boeing; and representing Aeronyde was Alexander “Sasha” Biloos, Chief Technology Officer.  

C.S.I. visits Treasure Coast High’s Criminal Justice Classes

October 16, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Students from Mr. Rios’ Criminal Justice classes participated in a mock crime scene investigation.  The demonstration was set up by the Port St. Lucie Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation Team.  Students observed the process from securing the scene to the physical collection of evidence.  This mock investigation provided hands-on opportunities for all of the students.

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy- Closing the Skills Gap in the Medical Field

October 14, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Students from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy’s Allied Health and Health Unit Coordinator Program participated in their first clinical training for the year.  These students are pursuing an industry certification in either Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC).  This group is led by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Montgomery and Ms. Danielle Garcia (CHUC).  

Fort Pierce Central’s Allied Health (CTE) Connects Students to IRSC

September 27, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Fort Pierce Central’s Allied Health students participated in a guest speaker presentation by Indian River State College (IRSC) arranged by Ms. Barbera Charles.  IRSC representatives discussed multiple career options in healthcare, along with criteria for enrollment.  Students gained meaningful knowledge for continuing opportunities beyond high school.

Career and Technical Education – EDC Bus Tour

September 23, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Career and Technical Education (CTE) collaborated with the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), and Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association to host the Fall School Guidance Counselor’s Bus Tour.  This tour offered St. Lucie Public School’s Guidance Counselors, Graduation Coaches, and CTE Educators the opportunity to hear from local businesses and create a pipeline for their students interested in manufacturing, technical design, and culinary.  Stops on the tour included Builders FirstSource, Indian River Select, Sunshine Kitchen, Aviator College, and Aquaco to get a better sense of expectations and demand for potential employees in the industry.    

CTE visits Embry-Riddle for Gaetz Aerospace Leadership Conference

September 16, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The Career and Technical Education department traveled to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to attend the Gaetz Aerospace Institute’s District and School Leadership Conference.  Our very own Professor of Aerospace Technologies at Fort Pierce Central High School, Dr. Bispham, was one of the panelists for the conference.  Dr. Bispham was discussed the growing demand for the sUAS certification, and took students to the next level by working on drone security projects!

CTE Summer PD

August 1, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

CTE educators completed professional development focused on robotics and photonics with IRSC and Best Practices for industry certifications with  Certiport representatives. They were also provided with the opportunity to take industry certification exam(s).