Career Academies
What is a Career Academy?
Some of the Career and Technical courses are offered through Career Academies at each high school. What is the mission of a Career Academy?
- To focus on college and career:
- A Career Academy's aim is to prepare students for college and careers. Academies enable students to complete college entrance academic requirements while exposing them to a vertical segment of the occupations within a career field.
- To raise student aspirations and commitment:
- An academy seeks to increase the level of students' motivation while in high school. The biggest limiting factor in many youths' future plans is not their ability but where they set their sights.
- To increase student achievement:
- An academy provides support to its students to increase their achievement in high school. This comes through close relationships with teachers and fellow students, rigorous and relevant curriculum, and exposure to career and education options outside the high school.
Career Academies in Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte High School (CHS)
Academy of Television Production
Television Production 1
Television Production 2
Television Production 3
Television Production 4
Industry Certification: Final Cut Pro
CTSO: Technical Student Association (TSA)
Academy of Multimedia Design
Multimedia 1
Multimedia 2
Web Design 1
Industry Certification: Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Flash; Adobe Illustrator
CTSO: Technical Student Association (TSA)
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC* in Information Technology
Academy of Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
Culinary Arts 3
Industry Certification: ServSafe
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Culinary Academy
Academy of Drafting and Illustrative Design
Drafting and Illustrative Design 1
Drafting and Illustrative Design 2
Drafting and Illustrative Design 3
Industry Certification: AutoCAD Certified Associate
CTSO: Technical Student Association (TSA)
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Architectural Drafting
Academy of Agriculture
Agriscience Foundations 1
Agritechnology 1, 2
Animal Science 2, 3
Veterinary Assistant 1, 2
Agricultural Biotechnology 2(coming in 2012-13)
Plant Biotechnology 3 (coming in 2013-14)
Industry Certification: Certified Horticulture Professional
Plant Biotechnology (NEW-TBD 2011-12)
Lemon Bay High School (LBH)
Academy of Technology Excellence
Introduction to Information Technology
Web Design 1
Web Design 2
Digital Design 1
Industry Certification: Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Flash; Adobe Dreamweaver
CTSO: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Information Technology Academy
Academy of Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts 1
Culinary Arts 2
Culinary Arts 3
Industry Certification: ServSafe
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment Opportunities at CTC in Culinary Academy
Port Charlotte High School
Academy of Television Production
Television Production 1
Television Production 2
Television Production 3
Television Production 4
Industry Certification: Final Cut Pro
Academy of Multimedia Design
Introduction to Information Technology
Custom Promotional Layout Design
Promotional Design Management
Custom Promotion S & D Management
Promotional Business Management and Supervision 1 and 2
Industry Certification: Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment at CTC in Information Technology Academy
Academy of Drafting and Illustrative Design
Drafting and Illustrative Design 1
Drafting and Illustrative Design 2
Drafting and Illustrative Design 3
Industry Certification: AutoCAD Certified Associate
NEXT STEP: Dual Enrollment at CTC in Drafting Academy
*CTC = Charlotte Technical Center
Industry Certifications*
CTE courses in the Career Academies provide training in specific business and industry skills. Many programs also offer students the opportunity to earn industry certifications which are recognized and highly valued by employers.
Listed below are some of the certifications available at CHS, LBHS, and PCHS:
| Drafting and Illustrative Design | AutoCAD Certified Associate |
|---|---|
| Television Production | Final Cut Pro |
| Culinary Arts | ServSafe |
| Multimedia Foundations | Adobe: Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver |
| Agriculture Foundations | Horticulture Professional |
| Web Design/Digital Design | Adobe: Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator |
Earning industry certifications shows potential employers and/or colleges that you are serious about your future. Certification may also increase your pay and your job prospects.*