Middle School CTE Opportunities

The Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster is a highly technical, ever-changing sector of the global economy upon which everyone is dependent.  We will continue to meet national and global demand for safe and abundant food, fiber, and fuel supply if we invest in the growth and development of the human capital for the AFNR industry.  Strong, relevant AFNR career and technical education programs that are informed by industry and education stakeholders are one way we can meet workforce needs now and in the future.

Schools offering Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources courses: 

South Zone:

• Bonita Springs Middle
• Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle 

West Zone:

• Trafalgar Middle

Arts, A/V Technology & Communication

The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster encompasses audio/video technology and film, journalism and broadcasting, performing arts, printing technology, telecommunications, and visual arts. Hundreds of Arts, A/V Technology and Communication training programs are offered throughout the state.

Schools offering Arts, A/V Technology & Communication courses:

East Zone:

• Varsity Lakes Middle

South Zone:

• Cypress Lake Middle

West Zone:

• Gulf Middle

Business Management & Administration

The Business Management & Administration Career Cluster is divided into six pathways: General Management; Business Information Management; Human Resources Management; Operations Management; Accounting and Administrative Support. Hundreds of Business, Management & Administration educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges, and state universities.

Schools offering Business Management & Administration courses:

East Zone:

• Harns Marsh Middle
• Lehigh Acres Middle
• Lemuel Teal Middle
• Oak Hammock Middle
• Varsity Lakes Middle
• Veterans Park Academy

South Zone:

• Bonita Springs Middle 
• Lexington Middle
• Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
• Three Oaks Middle

West Zone:

• Challenger Middle
• Diplomat Middle
• Gulf Middle
• Mariner Middle

Engineering & Technology Education

The Engineering & Technology Education Career Cluster provides engineering and technology education opportunities in a variety of industries and programs offered in school districts throughout the state.

Schools offering Engineering & Technology Education courses:

East Zone:

• Lehigh Acres Middle

South Zone:

• Bonita Springs Middle
• Lexington Middle

West Zone:

• Diplomat Middle

Health Science

The Health Science Career Cluster is divided into five pathways: Therapeutic Services; Diagnostic Services; Health Informatics; Support Services; and Biotechnology Research & Development. Hundreds of Health Science educational opportunities in a variety of professions are offered throughout the state in school districts, including high schools and technical centers as well as state and community colleges.

Schools offering Health Science courses:

East Zone:

• Harns Marsh Middle

South Zone:

• Bonita Springs Middle

West Zone:

• Diplomat Middle

Hospitality & Tourism

Hundreds of Hospitality & Tourism educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities. The Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster has four pathways:  Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services; Lodging; Travel and Tourism; and Recreation, Amusements & Attractions.

Schools offering Hospitality & Tourism courses:

East Zone:

• Harns Marsh Middle
• Lehigh Acres Middle
• Lemuel Teal Middle
• Oak Hammock Middle

South Zone:

• Lexington Middle

West Zone:

• Challenger Middle
• Diplomat Middle
• Gulf Middle
• Mariner Middle
• Trafalgar Middle

Information Technology

The Information Technology Career Cluster incorporates four pathways; Network Systems, Information Support & Services, Programming & Software Development and Interactive Media. Hundreds of Information Technology educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.

Schools offering Information Technology courses:

East Zone:

• Harns Marsh Middle
• Lehigh Acres Middle

South Zone:

• Bonita Springs Middle
• Fort Myers Middle Academy
• Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle

West Zone:

• Mariner Middle

Special Center:

• Lee Virtual

The Marketing, Sales and Service Cluster encompasses advertising and marketing, buying and merchandising, distribution and logistics, e-Marketing, management and entrepreneurship, marketing communications and promotion, marketing information management and research, and professional sales.

Schools offering Marketing, Sales & Service courses:

East Zone:

• Lehigh Acres Middle
• Oak Hammock Middle

South Zone:

• Bonita Springs Middle
• Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle