First Coast High Celebrates All CTE Academies Achieving Master Academy Status
First Coast High School is proud to announce that all four of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academies have achieved Master Academy Status for the 2024-2025 school year! This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, hard work, and excellence of our teachers and students in preparing for college, careers, and beyond.
The four CTE academies celebrating this achievement are:
Culinary Arts Academy
VyStar Academy of Business
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Academy
JEA Academy
This accomplishment reflects the commitment of our CTE team to provide high-quality, industry-relevant education. Congratulations to our outstanding teachers and students, whose talent, creativity, and perseverance made this milestone possible.
Master Academy Status is awarded to programs that demonstrate excellence in curriculum, student achievement, and industry engagement. First Coast High continues to set the standard for CTE education in our community, ensuring that our students are ready to succeed in whatever path they choose.
We are incredibly proud of our CTE team and the bright future ahead for all of our Buccaneers!
JEA Academy at First Coast High School
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JEA and First Coast High School have teamed up to bring you professional training to enter high-wage and high-skill careers in water and electrical starting August 2022.
Six reasons to enroll:
Gain professional knowledge and experience through pre-apprenticeship opportunities.
Begin building your professional network.
Document your new skills with professional certifications.
Create your personal advantage for rewarding jobs now and in the future.
Make your college resume stand out or go directly to a lucrative career without college expenses.
Earn nationally recognized industry certification(s) while still in high school.
Space is limited.
Request more information on this powerful program now!
The JEA Academy at First Coast High School is a Duval County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Program.
Are you interested in the sports and entertainment industry? This pathway introduces students to the major segments of the sports and entertainment industry and the area of markets as they relate to the industry. This pathway also addresses the ways marketing satisfies consumer and business wants and needs for products and services in the sports and entertainment industry.
Students can also participate in internships with the Jacksonville Sharks, Jacksonville Icemen, Jacksonville Jumbo Shirmp, and other college/semi-pro programs!
Students will also have the opportunity to gain industry certification during their tenure with the SEM program.
Course Progression
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Essentials
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Applications
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing Management
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Internship