Career and Technical Education offers a complete range of career options for all students, helping them to discover their interests and the educational pathways that lead to success. These programs offer students the opportunity to achieve industry-recognized certifications, work-based learning experiences, and articulated college credits.

CTE helps students gain the technical skills, rigorous academic foundation, and real-world experience they need for post-secondary education and a high-skill, high-wage, high-demand career.

All SLPS high schools below offer college level academic courses through Cambridge Advanced Certificate of Education (AICE), Advanced Placement (AP), or Dual Enrollment.  Lincoln Park Academy also offers International Baccalaureate (IB).

Fort Pierce Central
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Aerospace Technologies - FPC
  • Private Pilot Ground School
  • Small UAS Safety Certification
  • Visual Line of Sight System Operator
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
  • ASE Entry-Level
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator **Fort Pierce Westwood and Treasure Coast High School
Culinary Arts
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Emergency Medical Responder
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Hospitality and Tourism
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • ServSafe **Legacy High School only
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Marketing Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
  • Certified Internet Web (CIW)- Social Media Strategist
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business
  • PMI Project Management Ready
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Principles of Teaching
  • Florida Teacher (FTCE) Professional Education Test
Web Development
  • IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
  • HTML-CSS Coding Specialist
  • User Interface Design
Fort Pierce Westwood
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Animal Science and Services
  • Agriculture Associate Certification
  • Agriculture Systems Associate
  • Agritechnology Specialist
  • Agritechnology Technician
  • Animal Science Specialist Certification
Applied Robotics
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Fusion
  • Knowledge Pillars Python Coding Specialist
  • IT Specialist Python
Commercial Art
  • Adobe Certified Professional In Video Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator **Fort Pierce Westwood and Treasure Coast High School
Culinary Arts
Digital Media / Multimedia Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional In Video Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Game Simulation / Animation / Programming
  • HTML-CSS Coding Specialist
  • Information Technology Specialist – Python Programming
  • Information Technology Specialist – Device Configuration and Management
  • Information Technology Specialist – Databases
  • Information Technology Specialist – HTML and CSS
  • WordPress Certified Administrator
  • WordPress Certified Editor
  • Autodesk Certified User – Maya
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Technical Agriculture Operations
  • Agricultural Mechanics Specialist Certification
  • Agriculture Systems Associate Certification
Veterinary Assisting
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Fundamentals of Animal Science
Legacy High School
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Biomedical Sciences
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Biotechnician Assistant (BACE)
Dental Assisting
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Exercise Science
  • Personal Athletic Trainer
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology
  • MSSC – Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Hospitality and Tourism
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • ServSafe **Legacy High School only
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Lincoln Park Academy
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Applied Engineering Technology
Digital Media / Multimedia Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional In Video Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Technical Design
Mosaic Digital Academy
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Applied Cybersecurity
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Principles of Teaching
  • Florida Teacher (FTCE) Professional Education Test
Port St. Lucie High School
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
  • ASE Entry-Level
Biomedical Sciences
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Biotechnician Assistant (BACE)
Building Construction Technology
  • HBI Building Construction Technology
  • HBI PACT Carpentry
  • HBI PACT Electrical
Culinary Arts
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Sports / Recreation / Entertainment Marketing
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  • PMI Project Management Ready
Technical Design
TV Production Technology
  • CIW Multimedia Specialist
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator **Fort Pierce Westwood and Treasure Coast High School
Culinary Arts
Digital Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design (FPW)
Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Game Simulation / Animation / Visual Design
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • CIW Web Foundations Associate
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business
  • IT Specialist Databases
  • IT Specialist in Device Configuration and Management
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Outboard Marine Service Technology
  • ASE Entry-level
Principles of Teaching
  • Florida Teacher (FTCE) Professional Education Test

Pre-apprenticeship provide an avenue for youth who are at least 16 years old to become qualified to enter registered apprenticeship programs in the same trade.

St Lucie Public Schools offer pre-apprenticeship programs providing technical instruction to high school students beginning junior year into senior year. After completing their high school program, pre-apprentices may be granted preference for entry into registered, sponsored apprenticeship programs. They may also receive credit for the completion of their registered apprenticeship program, often shortening the program length by as much as a year.

The pre-apprenticeships offered in St Lucie Public Schools lead into registered trades of Carpenter and Industrial Manufacturing Technician.

The pre-apprenticeships are offered at Port St Lucie High School in the Building Construction Trades Program.

Treasure Coast High School
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT)
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Fusion 360
  • Autodesk Inventor
Allied Health
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician
Applied Engineering Technology
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator **Fort Pierce Westwood and Treasure Coast High School
Culinary Arts
Electrocardiograph Technician
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Emergency Medical Responder
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology
  • MSSC – Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
  • WordPress Certified Editor
Industrial Biotechnology
International Business
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
  • Quickbooks Certified User
Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient Care Technician

Pre-apprenticeship provide an avenue for youth who are at least 16 years old to become qualified to enter registered apprenticeship programs in the same trade.

St Lucie Public Schools offer pre-apprenticeship programs providing technical instruction to high school students beginning junior year into senior year. After completing their high school program, pre-apprentices may be granted preference for entry into registered, sponsored apprenticeship programs. They may also receive credit for the completion of their registered apprenticeship program, often shortening the program length by as much as a year.

The pre-apprenticeships offered in St Lucie Public Schools lead into registered trades of Carpenter and Industrial Manufacturing Technician.

The pre-apprenticeships are offered at Treasure Coast High School in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Program.

Middle Grades (6th, 7th, and 8th) Course Offerings

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Career Exploration and Student Experiences

  • Xello 
  • Project Lead The Way (Integrated Technology Studies) 
  • CTE Entrepreneurship Showcase 
  • Career and Technical Student Organizations 
    Student led professional organizations and clubs
    Please reference each program’s page for further information
  • Community Collaborative Events 
    • Culinary Sunshine Kitchen Cookoff 
    • Chart Your Course: Maritime & Marine Career Expo 
    • CTE Entrepreneurship Showcase 
    • St. Lucie Public Schools Career Fair (11th and 12th graders) 
    • Citizen’s Summit 
    • 8th Grade Experience
    • Treasure Coast Business Summit 
    • Economic Development Council School Counselor & Teacher Bus Tours 
    • Skilled Trades and Manufacturing Summer Employment Session 
    • FIU – Center for Translational Science High School Summer Internship 
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Non-Discrimination Policy

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, does not discriminate in employment, treatment, in admission or access to its programs and activities on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political beliefs, pregnancy, race, religion, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity or any employment conditions or practices conducted by this School District, except as provided by law. The School Board provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups1. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. (po1362, po3362, po4362, po5517, po5517.01)

1For Further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocras.ed.gov/contact-ocr

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the school board’s non-discrimination policies:

The district’s Equity Coordinator is identified below:

Dr. Adrian Ocampo, Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability
St. Lucie Public Schools
9461 Brandywine Lane
Port St. Lucie Fl, 34986
Office: (772) 429-5538
E-mail: Adrian.Ocampo@stlucieschools.org

Inquiries and complaints by students, parents, applicants for admission to school, and all others except employees and applicants for employment:

Heather Roland, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education & Student Services
St. Lucie Public Schools
9461 Brandywine Lane
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Office: (772) 429-4577
Fax: (772) 429-4589
E-mail: SS-GRV@stlucieschools.org

Non-Discrimination Policy Inquiries and Complaints by Employees and Applicants for Employment:

Dr. Rafael Sanchez Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources
St. Lucie Public Schools
9461 Brandywine Lane
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Office: (772) 429-7508
Fax: (772) 429-7501
E-mail: EMP-GRV@stlucieschools.org

Inquiries and complaints under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should be directed to the school board’s Section 504 Compliance Officer, the Executive Director of Exceptional Student Education & Student Services, contact information listed above.

If due to a disability you need special accommodations to receive school board information or to participate in school board functions, call 772-429-3600 and ask for the School Board Secretary. A telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is available at 772-429-3919.