1. Mount Dora High School Career-Technical Education (CTE) What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)? Students explore their interests and careers while in high school in addition to normal graduation requirement classes. Programs naturally emphasize core academic subjects within a real- world, career context. Students develop both technical skills and employability skills related to a career area. Students learn by doing through hands-on activities and experiences that compliment their academic classes Students develop Employability Skills and develop job-specific ACADEMIC and technical skills, interpersonal skills and work ethics. Are you C2Ready? CTE Programs Strongly promote College and Career Readiness

2. ACADEMIES & Programs of Study Mount Dora High School Agritechnology Certified Agricultural Technician Architectural Drafting ADDA Certified Apprentice Drafter Culinary Arts Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe) Digital Design Introduction to Technology (pre-requisite) Adobe Certified Associate Career-Technical Education (CTE) Future Programs: Network Support Services Intro to Technology (pre-requisite) Health Care Administration

3. Industry Certifications A gritechnology A gritechnology Certified Agricultural Technician Architectural Drafting Architectural Drafting ADDA Certified Apprentice Drafter Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe) Digital Design Digital Design Adobe Certified Associate Benefits of Industry Certification Increased employability Industry Recognition

4. Agritechnology Study agriculture in a global economy Safety Plant science Use of tools and equipment Agribusiness Employability Human relation skills, leadership and citizenship Exhibiting animals Opportunity for Industry Certification (Certified Agricultural Technician)

5. Agritechnology Agritechnology Career Technical Student Organization Future Farmers of America (FFA) The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with over 16,000 middle and high school student members in over 300 chapters across Florida.

6. Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Students gain experience in: Food preparation and serving Food identification Food storage, selection, and presentation Dining room operations skills Equipment operation skills, general housekeeping entrepreneurship, communication, leadership, human relations employability skills, safety and efficient work practices. Opportunity for Industry Certification (Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe) And more Culinary Arts Career Technical Student Organization

7. CULINARY ARTS Culinary Arts Students Apply their Skills Annual Tasting Gala Catering

8. Architectural Drafting The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the architectural drafting industry. Students have an Opportunity for industry certification as Certified Apprentice Drafter. Architectural Drafting Students gain experience in: Multi-view drawings, sectional drawings, auxiliary drawings, dimensioning, pictorial drawings, surface development, architectural drawings, civil drawings, and electrical drawings Drafting functions, entrepreneurship, communication skills, employability skills and human relations skills. Design and Build Gingerbread Houses Design and Build Restaurants and sets for the Annual Tasting Gala and more..

9. Laboratory Activities Are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.

10. Architectural Drafting Architectural Drafting Career Technical Student Organization

11. Applied Learning SkillsUSA is an applied method of learning where the students apply their skills to future employability opportunities. Skills USA Attend Competitions Network with future employers Receive Recognition for Outstanding projects Gain Confidence Students Support their school and community Skills Students…..

12. Digital Design Academy The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the graphic design industry. Students have an Opportunity for industry certification as Adobe Certified Associates Digital Design Students gain practical experiences in: computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, electronic scanning and development of specialized skills in multimedia presentations. Required Pre-requisite: Intro to Technology

13. Business Department FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America

14. Attend field trips Attend Kick-Off Rally at Lake Sumter CC Compete at Districts and possibly State! Attend the District Awards Ceremony Make New Friends. Participate in Community Fundraising Events For Membership: contact Mrs. Kozlowski (also known as Mrs. K) for more information. FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America FBLA is a Career Technical Student Organization for high school students participating in business and business-related programs. FBLA Students…..

15. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award Web site - www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/ CAP Academy Students who complete their program of study may qualify for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. Visit the Website Below or contact your guidance counselor for more information about this program.

16. timemoney Save time and money for college or technical school! TECH PREP Through TECH PREP, students in this program can earn college credits and technical center hours while in high school by doing the following: complete the first three courses in sequence earn a grade of “C” or better in all three courses pass an assessment

17. CTE students… Did you know? Important are more likely to pursue postsecondary education! have a higher grade point average in college! are less likely to drop out of college in the first year have better employment and earning outcomes than other students Southern Regional Education Board