Career & Technical Education
About
The Career and Technical Educations (CTE) program prepares students for success in college or the workforce by integrating academics and career development coursework and training opportunities.
Students participate in CTE programs on the FSDB campus or First Coast Technical College (FCTC) located nearby.
CTE benefits are such that students acquire specific technical skills, receive occupational completion points, earn industry certifications which can award free college credit (gold standard), and participate in short-term community or campus based internships.
Contact
CTE Office
PH: 904-827-2803
VP: 904-429-1513
Programs
Campus Based
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3D Design and Printing
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Building Construction Technologies
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Career Preparation, Career Experience, and Career Placement
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Culinary Arts
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Digital Audio Production
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Digital Media/Multimedia Design
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Horticulture Science & Services
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Java Development & Programming
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Marketing and Promotional Enterprises
FCTC Programs
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Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating Technology
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Automotive Service Technology
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Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts
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Cosmetology
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Diesel Mechanic
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Early Childhood Education
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Horticulture Science & Service
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Landscape Operations
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Welding Technologies
career development
Career education integrated into academic and boarding curricula beginning at the preschool level and continuing through high school.
D&B Designs
D&B Designs is a custom printing program and school-based enterprise. Students learn about graphic design, digital imaging, layout, measurement, manufacturing, customer service, operating a small business, marketing and management. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software is used to create promotional merchandise for campus and community partners. Production processes include sublimation, direct to garment printing, embroidery, custom signage and banner making.
For more information about hours of operation, contact:
D&B Designs
PH: 904-827-2237
VP: 904-201-4502
D&B Garden Center
The D&B Garden Center is a licensed nursery and school-based enterprise. Students learn how to maintain a greenhouse and garden center, operate a small business, calculate transactions, provide quality customer service and educate customers about the plants. The public is welcome to visit the nursery and make purchases.
For more information about hours of operation, contact:
D&B Garden Center
PH: 904-827-2557
Dragon's Lair Cafe
Dragon’s Lair Cafe is a small, dine in restaurant and student enterprise. Students learn to prepare and plan menu options. They develop customer service skills and calculate transactions while learning the operation of a small restaurant. Students also learn how to plan and coordinate special events.
Executive Director
Jonathan "Nick" Solomon, Ph.D.
Nick is a native Floridian from Jacksonville who has worked with students and adults with and without differences for over 15 years. Nick attended the University of Florida for his bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a teaching career. However, after graduation he began teaching and training college students with intellectual disabilities how to live independently at an inclusive postsecondary transition program at the University of North Florida. He would later design and create a support services program as the Director of a new, first-of-its-kind, independent living apartment complex for over a hundred adults with intellectual disabilities who sought to live independently, continue educational goals, find employment, and be involved in the community. In 2021, Dr. Solomon was named to his current role as Executive Director of Career Development at FSDB, overseeing career and technical education for deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired students.
Doctorate, Exceptional Education, University of Central Florida
Master of Arts, Exceptional Student Education K-12, University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Geography, University of Florida
Students and young adults should be given every opportunity possible to reach their fullest potential in pursuit of all of their goals related to education, employment, independent living, and community involvement.
teachers
Specialists & Support Staff Personnel
Kinesha Battles
Administrative Assistant
May Boyd
Education & Training Spec.
Lorelee Bundrick
Print Shop
Frankie Stewart
Coord. of Student Enterprises
Kathleen Fisher
Instructional Assistant
Joyce Holliman
Vocational Instructor
Tracey Dennis
DL Supervisor
Mohini Gosai
Instructional Assistant
Darlene Powell
Vocational Instructor
Liliana Betancourt
Education & Training Spec.
Natalie Lockhart
Instructional Assistant
Notice of Nondiscrimination for Vocational Education Program
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind offers career and technical programs, including career programs of study wherein students may earn industry certification. (See the CTE Course Catalog for courses offered.)
The district prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information (and other protected classes included in the district’s nondiscrimination policies).
Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The district may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.
Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to:
Cindy Day
Executive Director of Parent Services
Section 504/Title IX Coordinator
PH: 904-827-2221
VP: 904-201-4540