Putnam County School District - Shaping the Future

CTE Programs at Palatka Jr./Sr. High School

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The Advanced Manufacturing Technology program pairs challenging academic courses and relevant technical knowledge to prepare students for further education and careers in the manufacturing industry. The program provides foundational knowledge in automation, application in manufacturing, engineering, and robotics. Students have the opportunity to get their CPT certification.

Program Contact: Robert Knutsen

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 Contact: Sydney Whitehurst

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 Contacts: Sharon Harris and Amanda Booth

The Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment and/or specialized continued training in the automotive industry. The program covers engine design, repair, and operation, general garage work, and business management. Students will be able to apply their classroom knowledge in the hands-on Automotive Lab. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to earn a variety of industry certifications.

Program Contact: David Garison

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: Andrew Moss (VyStar Program) and Suzanne Seitz (Jr. High)

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.

Program Contact: Krister Bjorn

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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 Contact: Robert Raulerson

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.

The EMR program provides knowledge and skills to prepare students for further education and careers in law, and publics safety and security. The program will prepare individuals to provide initial care too sick or injured persons or as ambulance drivers and attendants. Students will also have the opportunity to earn their IESMR industry certification.

Program Contact: Gene Morgante

The Firefighting program offers an introduction to firefighting content that will pace the way for post-secondary education. Content includes, but is not limited too, fire alarms and communication, fire behavior, tools and equipment, rescue, control burning, and employability skills.

Program Contact: Jerry Marrison

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: Levi Bennett