Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

CTE Programs at Interlachen Jr./Sr. High School

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The Agritechnology & Animal Science Service program is designed to prepare students for employment or advanced learning in horticulture and landscape industries. Students will learn and work hands-on with various types of farming equipment and animals. While also learning about the safety and use of high technology equipment.

Program Contacts: Hollie Knowlton and Tracy Hornsby (Jr. High)

The Allied Health Assisting program prepares students for employment as a certified Administrative Medical Assistant or to continue their studies in the Health Science field. Students will have the opportunity to perform hands on skills in the classroom and clinical skills in various medical facilities throughout Putnam County. Students will also be able to choose an area of specialization.

Program Contact: Amanda Harvey

Business Management & Entrepreneurial Principles provides rigorous courses that challenge academic and technical standards that provide students with the skills that will prepare them for a career in the field of Business Management and Administration.

Program Contacts: Jonathan Goodwin, Robert Clark (Jr. High), and Joe Hartley (Jr. High)

Covering law enforcement, the corrections department, and the court system, the criminal justice program encourages students to enter careers in this high demand industry. Students will learn how to become a leader and motivate others while also having the opportunity to enroll in college classes.

Program Contact: Will Bergbower

The Culinary Arts program offers students the opportunity to acquire skills in cooking on restaurant-type equipment, hosting, waiting tables, and cashiering. Students will also have the opportunity to plan, prepare, and serve meals for both large and small groups. Students will receive hands-on instruction both in the classroom and through after school catering.

Video: Culinary Arts at IJSHS

The Diversified Education Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to correlate skills and knowledge developed in the classroom with those applied on jobs. Classroom instruction and on-the-job experience provide students a path to success as they move towards full-time employment.

Program Contacts: Jonathan Goodwin and Clarissa Debose

The EMT program prepares students for employment as emergency medical technicians to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician level and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment materials. This program is available through Dual Enrollment at SJRSC.

Program Contact: Amanda Harvey

The NCCER Building Construction Technology program prepares students for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction industries. The program provides education in various construction trades and foundational knowledge in construction management. Students also have the opportunity to receive the NCCER and OSHA certifications.

Program Contact: Eddie Parcher

Applied Welding Technologies prepares students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations within the welding industry. The program combines hands-on fabrication activities with classroom theory, providing an excellent comprehensive career foundation.

Program Contact: Thomas Deloach