Career and Technical Training - Dr. Kathy Burns for Nassau County

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dr. Kathy Burns “Career and Technical Training”
Nassau County, FL – The Nassau County School District has long recognized that,
when it comes to preparing students for life after high school, one size does NOT fit all.
Education for today’s learners must be diverse, and our district recognizes that postsecondary education does not (and should not) translate to a 4-year college degree for
all students. What is a necessity for all students is that they diligently prepare to become
part of a highly trained workforce that is the backbone of a strong national economy. It is
our job to make our students aware of the vocational opportunities that are available to
them, not only in post-secondary programs, but in our high schools throughout Nassau
County.
Information regarding the career preparatory programs offered at each of our high
schools is available on the School Board of Nassau County website. Parents and
students are encouraged to consider not only the programs offered in the attendance
area in which they reside, but those programs available at other county high schools as
well. Nassau County offers students the opportunity to enroll in any county high school,
provided transfer requests are submitted prior to the February 1st deadline. Many
programs are offered at the FSCJ Red Bean Center and transportation is available for
participating students from their “home schools.”
Students who complete many of Nassau County’s career preparatory programs will
complete certification and/or licensure requirements prior to their high school graduation.
For example, the Yulee High School Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program
is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and
prepares students to earn Automotive Service, Excellence (ASE) certification, a sought
after credential in the industry. The curriculum provides training in standard
maintenance, repair skill, and electrical systems. Yulee High School’s program was
developed with the support of many local business partners, including Paul Clark Ford,
Rick Keffer Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, Ron Anderson Chevrolet, and Carter Automotive.
Once again, effective school-community partnerships provide “win-win” opportunities for
students and local businesses.
As opportunities arise to visit with students about their future career paths, please help
make them aware of the following programs available to them:
Yulee High School: Automotive Maintenance (ASE Certification), Web Development
(Photo Shop Dream Weaver, Administrative Office Specialist (Microsoft Bundle),
Building Construction, and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA State License)
Hilliard Middle Senior High School: Allied Health Assistant (SMAA Certification),
Administrative Office Specialist (Microsoft Bundle), Agritechnology, Machining (NIMS
Certification)
West Nassau High School: Building Contruction (LEED Green Associate), Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA State License), Digital Media, Administrative Office Specialist
(Microsoft Bundle)
Fernandina Beach High School: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA State License),
Administrative Office Specialist (Microsoft Bundle), Digital Design, Television
Productions, Culinary Arts, Aerospace Technologies
FSCJ Red Bean Campus: HVAC/Electricity, Video Game Simulation, Drafting, Java
Development, EMT (Florida and National Registry Emergency Medical Technician, Air
Traffic Controller, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts
As the demand for skilled employees in a variety of careers is ever-changing, so is it
incumbent upon our school district to continually seek to provide relevant career
preparation programs that meet the needs of our students.
The Nassau County School Board appreciates the involvement and assistance of the
business community representatives who have volunteered to serve on the Career
Education Advisory Board (see the list below). With their assistance and collaboration
we will continue to prepare today’s learners to become tomorrow’s earners.
Building Construction Advisory Board
Al Herndon
FMAEF
Bill Badger
Cash Building Material Company
Bill Barnes
Retired Educator
Bob McKinney
Nassau County Building Department
Donna Lynn Van Pymbrouch
Donna Lynne Custom Homes
Jennifer Rhoden
FDOT
Jessica Tippett
FDOT
John Nelson
Julie Stein
FSCJ
Laura DiBella
Nassau County Economic Development Board
Lynda Taylor
Retired Educator
Mark Brummer
Lowes
Patrick McCarthy, Chair
Habitat for Humanity
Star Ayers
FDOT
Culinary Arts
Julie Stein
Laura DiBella
FSCJ
Nassau County Economic Development Board
Lynda Taylor
Robbert Bouman
Robert Mark
Scotty Schwartz
Andrew Yeo
Career Tech Education Dept/NCSB
FSCJ
FSCJ
29 South Eats
Ritz Carlton
Health Careers
Patie Jo Beaty, RN
Britt Bullard
Donna Cortez
Laura Dibella
Lenora Bodway
Lisa Bathstelli
Lynda Taylor
Teresa Carter, RN
Tina Bowen, Chair
Virginia Watts
Amelia Urgent Care
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida
Life Care Centers of America
Nassau County Economic Development Board
FSCJ Nursing Program Manager
Osprey Village
Career Tech Education Dept/NCSB
Baptist Medical Center Nassau
Osprey Village
Osprey Village
Manufacturing/Machining
Art Wallace
Bob Schmonsees
Brent Lemond
Joe Oller
John Vonnoh
Laura Dibella
Lynda Taylor
McKinley Ravenell
Nicole Dawson
Sandra Hayward
Sherri Mitchell
retired machinist
Take Stock in Children
Career Tech Education Dept/NCSB
Florida Machine Works
Rayonier
Nassau County Economic Development Board
Career Tech Education Dept/NCSB
Rayonier
Rayonier
Career Source
First coast Manufacturers Association
Aviation/Aerospace
Tom Piscitello
Calista Bestor
Laura DiBella
Jerry Kawecki
Jim McCannell
Kelly Bonewit
Keoki Gray
Lewis Eason
Lynda Taylor
Nick Feakes
Sam Fischer
Sean McGill, Chair
EAA Chapter 943 – Experimental Aircraft Assoc.
EAA Chapter 943 – Experimental Aircraft Assoc.
Nassau County Economic Development Board
Friends of Fernandina Aviation (FOFA)
Friends of Fernandina Aviation (FOFA)
Career Tech Education Dept/NCSB
FBHS/NCSB
Friends of Fernandina Aviation (FOFA)
Career Tech Education Dept/NCSB
Friends of Fernandina Aviation (FOFA)
FSCJ
McGill Aviation
Business, Technology, and Media
Barbara Wethman
Walmart Yulee
Brett Barker
Publix Yulee
Debbie Lovelady
Walmart Yulee
Deondra Starks
YHS
Guy Riner
Supervisor of Elections
Julie Stein
FSCJ
Laura DiBella
Nassau County Economic Development Board
Lori Wilkenson
Supervisor of Elections
Lynda Taylor
NCSB/Career and Technical Education
Roxanne Fread
Winn Dixie
Sandra Hayward
Career Source NE FL
Susan Milana, Chair
Communities in Schools
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