Career and Technical Education

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

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Aerospace Technologies - FPC	Private Pilot Ground School Small UAS Safety Certification Visual Line of Sight System Operator
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only 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 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Entry-Level Certifications Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Criminal Justice	Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Fort Pierce Westwood only Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 Fort Pierce Central only
Culinary Arts	Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) Certified Food Safety Manager SafeStaff
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 Entrepreneurship and Small Business WordPress Certified Editor
Marketing Management and Entrepreneurial Principles	Certified Internet Web (CIW)- Social Media Strategist Entrepreneurship & Small Business 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 WordPress Certified Editor Microsoft 365 Fundamentals HTML-CSS Coding Specialist User Interface Design

Fort Pierce Westwood

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only 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 only Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 Fort Pierce Central only
Culinary Arts	Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) Certified Food Safety Manager SafeStaff
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 – Networking WordPress Certified Administrator WordPress Certified Editor
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

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only 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 Entrepreneurship and Small Business WordPress Certified Editor
Nursing Assistant	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Patient Care Technician

Lincoln Park Academy

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Patient Care Technician
Applied Cybersecurity	CIW Social Media Strategist IT Specialist Device and Configuration Management CISCO CCST Cybersecurity CISCO CCST Networking
Applied Engineering Technology	MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Revit Engineering Core Certification Fusion 360
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	Autodesk Certified User – Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Certified User – Autodesk Autocad

Mosaic Digital Academy

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Applied Cybersecurity	CIW Social Media Strategist IT Specialist Device and Configuration Management CISCO CCST Cybersecurity CISCO CCST Networking
Principles of Teaching	Florida Teacher (FTCE) Professional Education Test

Port St. Lucie High School

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only 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 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Entry-Level Certifications Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Biomedical Sciences	Certified EKG Technician (CET) Biotechnician Assistant (BACE)
Building Construction Technology	HBI PACT Carpentry HBI PACT Electrical HBI PACT Core HBI PACT Core Green
Culinary Arts	Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) Certified Food Safety Manager SafeStaff
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 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Technical Design	Autodesk Certified User – Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Certified User – Autodesk Autocad
TV Production Technology	Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Web Development	IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management WordPress Certified Editor Microsoft 365 Fundamentals HTML-CSS Coding Specialist User Interface Design

St. Lucie West Centennial High School

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only 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 only Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 Fort Pierce Central only
Culinary Arts	Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) Certified Food Safety Manager SafeStaff
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 Entrepreneurship & Small Business IT Specialist Databases IT Specialist Java Script 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 Electrical/Electronic Systems ASE Entry-level Engine Repair
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

Program	Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Advanced Manufacturing Technology	Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT) Autodesk AutoCAD Fusion 360 Autodesk Inventor
Allied Health	Certified Health Unit Coordinator - FPWA only Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certified EKG Technician (CET) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Patient Care Technician
Applied Engineering Technology	MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Revit Engineering Core Certification Fusion 360
Criminal Justice	Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Fort Pierce Westwood only Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 Fort Pierce Central only
Culinary Arts	Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe) Certified Food Safety Manager SafeStaff
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	Agricultural Biotechnology Specialist Biotechnician Assistant (BACE)
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.

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.

K-8 Course Offerings

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Career Exploration and Student Experiences

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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
- 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

College Cost Savings through Industry Certification

Programs

Pre-Apprenticeships

Advanced Manufacturing Tech
Allied Health
Allied Health Assisting
Applied Engineering Tech
Building Construction Technologist
Culinary Arts
Global Logistics Supply Chain Technology
Nursing Assistant
Outboard Marine Service Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Technical Design

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Staff

Aliesha Seitz

Director, Career & Technical Education
(772) 429-5559
Vashitie.Seitz@stlucieschools.org

Keron Belgraves

Program Specialist
(772) 429-4634
Keron.Belgraves@stlucieschools.org

Dana Caputo

Program Specialist
(772) 429-4642
Dana.Caputo@stlucieschools.org

Paul Lankow

Program Specialist
(772) 429-4607
Paul.Lankow@stlucieschools.org

LeiNitia Robinson

Program Specialist
(772) 429-3963
LeiNitia.Robinson@stlucieschools.org

Ally Fowler

Secretary
(772) 429-4622
Allyson.Fowler@stlucieschools.org

Non-Discrimination Policy

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical Education Programs.

The district may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

No person shall, 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, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this School District, except as provided by law.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the School Board’s non-discrimination policies: Non-Discrimination Policy Inquiries and Complaints by Students, Parents, Applicants for Admission to School, and all others except Employees and Applicants for Employment:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
School Board of St. Lucie County, Florida
9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Telephone: (772) 429-4510 Facsimile: (772) 429-4528
E-mail: SS-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 Director of 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. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) phone (772) 429-3919.