• Sumter County Schools

    Career and Technical Education Press Release

    Summer 2022

     

    The Sumter County School District offers a number of exciting Career and Technical Education opportunities to students.  The district offers numerous programs, which typically consist of three to four courses in an articulated sequence, that are aligned to entry level job skills.  The programs and some of the industry credentials can also articulate into college credit at various state colleges in the area.  Local employers also recognize many of the industry credentials.

     

    The availability of career and technical education programs is largely determined by student enrollment and student interest.  The district makes every effort to provide enough programs to meet diverse student interests while also preparing students for current and future workforce opportunities.  At South Sumter High School, with enrollment of over 1000 students in grades 9 – 12, there is one career technical program option for every 125 students.  Despite lower enrollment in grades 9-12 at Wildwood Middle High School, there is one high school career technical program option for every 50 students. The Villages Charter School offers one high school career technical program option for every 100 students.  In addition to career and technical education options, students may choose elective pathways in military studies, art, music, physical education or college dual enrollment.  Programs are not mutually exclusive and students may be enrolled in multiple elective pathways.

     

    At South Sumter High School, students will be able to enroll in the following programs for the 2022-2023 school year:  Administrative Office Specialist, Digital Design, Animal Science, Agriculture Biotechnology, Agritechnology, Horticulture, Technical Agriculture Operations, Criminal Justice Operations/911 Telecommunication, Principles of Teaching, Welding Technology, Game/Animation/Simulation Programming, and Early Childhood Education, TV Production, Allied Health, Home Health Aide, and EKG Aide. An on campus CTE dual enrollment option in Phlebotomy is available. Wildwood Middle High School will offer the following programs: Administrative Office Specialist, Digital Design, Animal Science, Landscape Operations, Principles of Teaching, Electricity, HVAC, Allied Health, Home Health Aide, and EKG Aide. On campus CTE dual enrollment options in Phlebotomy and Applied Information Technology are also offered.  The Villages Charter School students can choose from: Allied Health, Business and Banking, Communications Technology, Culinary Arts, Fitness and Coaching, Applied Engineering Technology, Applied Information Technology, Agritechnology, Building Construction Technology, and Digital Media.  These programs allow students to pursue personal interests and develop industry-relevant job skills.

     

    Through program participation, students can earn nationally recognized industry credentials.  The credentials and/or certifications include but are not limited to: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, EKG Technician, 911 Public Safety Telecommunications, Certified Food Protection Manager, Childhood Development Associate, Certified Horticultural Professional, Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician, Agriculture Systems Associate Certification, Agriculture Associate Certification, Animal Science Specialist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Biotechnology Technician, Adobe Certified Associate, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Autodesk Certification User.  Some of the industry certifications carry statewide articulation agreements, which can result in college credits being awarded in a variety of career technical degree programs.

     

    Some programs have recommended academic standards because of rigorous science and math standards; however, no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, or marital status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity under the direction of the Sumter County Schools.  The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in CTE programs.  For more information about participation in, complaints about, or other questions regarding Sumter County Schools Career and Technical Education programs, please call:  Helen Christian (Title IX contact), Jennifer Wyatt (504 contact) both at 352-793-2315, or Casey Ferguson (District Supervisor, Career Technical and Adult Education) at 352-793-5719.

     

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