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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs in Seminole County

Original title: Career & Technical Education K-12 Programs - Seminole County Public Schools

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The Frame

What this does

Students in Seminole County can access specialized vocational training that provides industry certifications and college credits, potentially impacting their post-secondary career and education paths.

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Middle and high school students

Students are eligible to enroll in CTE programs to earn industry certifications and college credits.

Local businesses

Businesses may access a pipeline of trained workers through the CTE program graduates.

What changed

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Summary

Seminole County Public Schools offers various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for middle and high school students. These programs aim to prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers through industry certifications, , and college credit opportunities.

Key Facts

  • Seminole County Public Schools provides Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs for middle and high school students.
  • Career & Professional Education (CAPE) academies are a specific type of CTE program that must meet rigorous requirements under Florida law.
  • CAPE academies provide students with opportunities for industry certification, dual enrollment, and college credit.
  • The ePathways department partners with schools to focus on programs for high-wage and high-demand careers in Central Florida.
  • The district publishes a 'Resource and School Choice Guide' for the 2025-2026 school year detailing available programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are CAPE academies?
are Career & Professional Education programs that meet specific Florida legal requirements and offer industry certifications and college credit.
Who can participate in these CTE programs?
Middle and high school students within the Seminole County Public Schools district are eligible to select from the available programs.

Why It Matters

Students in Seminole County can access specialized vocational training that provides industry certifications and college credits, potentially impacting their post-secondary career and education paths.

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Connected Entities

organizationePathwaysThe department within SCPS that partners with schools to offer career-focused prMap →
locationFloridaState where the legal requirements for CAPE academies are established.Map →
organizationSeminole County Public SchoolsThe school district providing the CTE programs.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.scps.k12.fl.us

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