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CTE Student Intern Program Puts Grads on Fast Track to their Futures
Five BPS seniors have graduated from the Facilities Services-Plant Operations and Maintenance (PO&M)/CTE Student Intern Program for the 2018-2019 school year.
Last summer, the rising seniors from Space Coast Jr./Sr. High CTE HVAC program started internships working 40 hours per week for 8 weeks in the HVAC and electrical trade areas. In the fall, the students selected a trade area and worked three hours per day for the entire school year.
The trades supervisors and technician/mentors worked with the students to prepare them for employment. Upon graduation, three of the student interns have accepted full time employment with BPS Plant Operations and Maintenance HVAC and Electrical Departments and two of the students will be joining the military.
To date, 21 interns have entered the Facilities Services- Plant Operations and Maintenance/CTE Student Intern Program. Seven have been hired by BPS Plant Operations and Maintenance for full time employment. Two of those hired have moved on to the private sector, one of which is now working for Trane and repairing our chillers.
Did you know: Today’s rigorous and relevant Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for a wide range of high-skill, high-wage and high-demand careers, as we as further educational opportunities?
CTE programs are offered in middle schools, high schools and at the postsecondary level through dual enrollment. Check out these areas of study:
A/C Refrigeration and Heating Technology Accounting Applications
Administrative Office Specialist
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Applied Engineering Technology
Applied Robotics
Architectural Drafting
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Aviation Assembly & Fabrication
Building Construction Technolo
Criminal Justice Operations
CTE Programs of Study
Digital Media/Multi Media Design Drafting
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Responder Engineering Pathways
Environmental Water & Reclamation Tech Exercise Science
Finance
Family and Consumer Sciences Semester Courses
Fashion Technology Design Services Game/Simulation/Animation/ Programming
Interior Design Services International Business
Machining Technology
Marketing, Mgmt & Entrep Principles Maritime Technology
Medical Administrative Specialist Nursing Assistant
Outboard Marine Service Tech Principles of Teaching
Public Safety Telecommunication Technical Design
Television Production Technology Web Appl Devel & Programming
gies
Culinary Arts
Dental Aide Geospatial/Geographic Information Web Development
Career & Technical Education Digital Design Systems
Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. 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. Go to page 47 for more details on BPS’ non-discrimination policy.
For more information regarding Career & Technical Ed- ucation visit our website at https://fl02201431.school- wires.net/Domain/1173 or contact the Office of Career & Technical Education at: (321) 633- 1000 ext. 380.