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.

Fort Pierce Central
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Aerospace Technologies
  • Small UAS Safety Certification
Allied Health - FPC
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (FPWA)
  • Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 (FPC)
Culinary Arts
Digital Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design (FPW)
Game Simulation / Animation / Visual Design
  • IT Specialist in Device Configuration and Management
Hospitality and Tourism
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Maintenance and Light Repair
  • ASE Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair G1
  • Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) Certified Technician
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Marketing Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
  • Certified Internet Web (CIW)- Social Media Strategist
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Web Development
  • IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management
Fort Pierce Westwood
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health - FPWA
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Health Unit Coordinator
Animal Science and Services
  • Agritechnology Technician
  • Animal Science Specialist Certification
  • Agriculture Associate Certification
Applied Robotics
  • RECF Robotics
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
Commercial Art
  • Adobe Certified Professional In Video Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (FPWA)
  • Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 (FPC)
Culinary Arts
Digital Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design (FPW)
Game Simulation / Animation / Programming
  • Information Technology Specialist – Python Programming
  • Information Technology Specialist – Device Configuration and Management
  • Information Technology Specialist – Networking
Health Unit Coordinator
  • Certified Health Unit Coordinator
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Project Lead the Way / Computer Science and Robotics
  • RECF Robotics
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
Technical Agriculture Operations
  • Agricultural Mechanics Specialist Certification
  • Agriculture Systems Associate Certification
Veterinary Assisting
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Fundamentals of Animal Science
Port St. Lucie High School
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health - PSLH
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Building Construction Technology
  • NCCER Carpentry Level 1
  • HBI PACT Core
  • HBI PACT Core Green
Culinary Arts
Fashion Marketing
  • CIW Social Media Strategist
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Maintenance and Light Repair
  • ASE Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair G1
  • Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) Certified Technician
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Project Lead the Way / Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnician Assistant (BACE)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Technical Design
TV Production
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
Web Development
  • IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Allied Health - SLWC
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (FPWA)
  • Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 (FPC)
Culinary Arts
Digital Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design (FPW)
Digital Video Technology
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)
Game Simulation / Animation / Visual Design
  • IT Specialist in Device Configuration and Management
Microsoft Academy
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle Certification
Outboard Marine Service Technology
  • ASE Entry-Level Certifications

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
  • Autodesk Inventor
Allied Health - TCHS
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician (CET)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Criminal Justice
  • Accredited Legal Professional (ALP)
  • 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (FPWA)
  • Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification: Level 1 (FPC)
Culinary Arts
Digital Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design (FPW)
Engineering Technology
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology
  • Certifications Offered: MSSC – Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
Industrial Biotechnology
International Business
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB)
  • Quickbooks Certified User
Microsoft Academy
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle Certification

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.

Lincoln Park Academy
ProgramPotential Industry Certifications / Credentials
Applied Cybersecurity
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals +
  • CompTIA Network +
  • CompTIA A+
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
Project Lead-the-Way / Engineering
  • Engineering Core Certification
  • Autodesk Certified User-AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Certified User-Revit
  • Autodesk Certified User-Inventor
Technical Design

College Cost Savings through Industry Certification

Programs
Pre-Apprenticeships
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
  • Allied Health
  • Building Construction Technologies
  • Culinary Arts
  • Outboard Marine Service Technology
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Technical Design

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Staff

Aliesha Seitz

Director, Career & Technical Education
(772) 429-5559

Keron Belgraves

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

Dana Caputo

Program Specialist
(772) 429-4642
dana.caputo@stlucieschools.org

Leinitia Robinson

Program Specialist
(772) 429-3963
leinitia.robinson@stlucieschools.org

Dawne Laval

Secretary
(772) 429-4622
Dawne.Laval@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.