Students in Duval County Public Schools CTE programs graduate with tangible evidence of their knowledge and skills through earning industry certifications, all at NO COST to them! Our Culinary & our Information Technology Academies offer students the opportunity to earn at least one industry certification. Certifications validate competency in specific knowledge, skills or processes measured against industry standards. Students can take the relevant exams for FREE while they're in a high school or in a dual enrollment CTE academy.