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EDC’s School Counselor & Educator Virtual Tour – Targeted Industry Exploration

February 28, 2022 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The Economic Development Council (EDC) in collaboration with St. Lucie Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) department hosted a live session for school counselors, graduation coaches, CTE educators, and school and district administrators. Participants gained insight into the industry, growth, and employment opportunities within St. Lucie County. The presenters were Two Way Radio Gear, Indian River Select, and The Porch Factory. The presentation highlighted the upcoming Ready to Work Manufacturing and Distribution Boot Camp.

Gaines Academy Kinders Receive Gift of Reading

January 3, 2022 By Nancy Spooner

A guest reader from Mid-Florida Credit Union read π‘ƒπ‘–π‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π΅π‘œπ‘œπ‘˜ 𝑏𝑦 π·π‘œπ‘” written by Michael Relth to our Kindergarten this week. All students were able to take home their very own copy of this book! Thank you, Mid-Florida Credit Union, for this gift of reading!

2021 Ready to Work Boot Camp Kick-off with Economic Development Council

March 29, 2021 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The 2021 Ready to Work Boot Camp Informational session hosted by Jill Marasa with the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie and St. Lucie Public School’s Career and Technical Education department was a virtual event.Β  This session included interested graduating high school seniors within St. Lucie Public Schools desiring employment immediately upon graduation in manufacturing and engineering industry sectors.      

Counselors Participate in Virtual Tour for Marine Industry

March 1, 2021 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

School and district administrators, counselors, educators, and graduation coaches from St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) participated in a virtual tour focused on the local marine industry.Β  Representatives from Maverick Boat Group, Freedom Boat Club, Shearwater Marine, and Derecktor Shipyard centered their discussion on employment opportunities and talent recruitment for their respective company.Β  This information will be shared with SLPS graduating seniors interested in this career pathway.Β  This ties directly to the Outboard Marine Service Technology program at St. Lucie West Centennial High School led by CTE Educator, Chadd Fleming.Β  This engaging event was made possible through the collaboration between St. … Read More