High School CTE Opportunities
High School Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) consists of 16 different career clusters. Within each of these clusters are multiple programs that prepare individuals for occupations important to Florida’s economic development. In Lee County, these programs are geared toward middle school, high school and district technical school. Each program includes the academic and technical skills required to be successful in today’s economy. The CTE department values our partnership with local businesses, trade associations, and community organizations.
CTE Opportunities in Lee County High Schools
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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.
East Zone:
- East Lee - Agritechnology
- Gateway - Veterinary Assisting
South Zone:
- Bonita Springs - Agritechnology
- South Fort Myers - Veterinary Assisting
West Zone:
- Island Coast - Aquaculture
- Mariner - Veterinary Assisting
Architecture and Construction
Educational programs in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster prepare students for careers in design/pre-construction, construction and maintenance/operations. Examples of careers include carpenters, drafters, electricians, construction managers, HVAC technicians and plumbers.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Brick and Block Masonry
- Gateway - Carpentry
South Zone:
- Bonita Springs - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Technology
- South Fort Myers - Brick & Block Masonry, Electricity, Plumbing
Arts, A/V Technology and 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.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Digital Design
- Gateway - Television Production Technology
- Lehigh Senior - Digital Design, Television Production Technology
- Riverdale - Television Production Technology
South Zone:
- Bonita Springs - Digital Design, Television Production Technology
- Cypress Lake - 3D Animation Technology, Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Television Production Technology
- Dunbar - Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Television Production Technology
- Estero - Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Television Production Technology
- Fort Myers - Digital Design, Television Production Technology
- South Fort Myers - Digital Design, Television Production Technology
West Zone:
- Cape Coral - Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Television Production Technology
- Ida S. Baker - Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design, Television Production Technology
- Island Coast - Digital Design, Television Production Technology
- Mariner - Digital Design, Digital Media/Multimedia Design
- North Fort Myers - Digital Design, Television Production Technology
Special Centers:
- Young Parent Education Program - Digital Design
Business, Management and 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.
East Zone:
- Riverdale - Business Management and Analysis, Promotional Enterprise
West Zone:
- Cape Coral - Promotional Enterprise, Finance
Education and Training
The Education & Training Career Cluster offers students educational opportunities, training services, and related learning support with an emphasis on improving public education services. The Education & Training Career Cluster is divided into three pathways: Teaching and Training; Professional Support Services; and Administration and Administrative Support. Hundreds of Education & Training educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.
East Zone:
- Lehigh Senior - Principles of Teaching
- Riverdale - Principles of Teaching
South Zone:
- Fort Myers - Early Childhood Education
West Zone:
- Ida S. Baker - Principles of Teaching
- North Fort Myers - Principles of Teaching
Special Centers
- Young Parent Education Program - Early Childhood Education
Engineering and Technology
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.
East Zone:
- Gateway - Engineering Pathways
South Zone:
- Bonita Springs - Aerospace Technologies
- Dunbar - Engineering Pathways
- Estero - Advanced Technology Applications, Applied Engineering Technology, Applied Robotics
- Fort Myers - Applied Engineering Technology
West Zone:
- Ida S. Baker - Applied Engineering Technology
- Island Coast - Aerospace Technologies
- Mariner - Engineering Pathways
Government & Public Administration
The Government & Public Administration Career Cluster is divided into seven pathways: Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue & Taxation; Regulation; and Public Management & Administration. Hundreds of Government & Public Administration educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Emergency Planning and Response
Finance
The Finance Career Cluster is divided into four pathways: Securities & Investments; Business Finance; Insurance; and Banking Services. Hundreds of Finance educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.
West Zone:
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.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Allied Health Assisting, Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care)
- Gateway - Medical Laboratory Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician
South Zone:
- Bonita Springs - Medical Skills and Services, Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care)
- Dunbar - Biomedical Sciences
- Estero - Medical Laboratory Assisting, Medical Skills and Services, Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care)
- South Fort Myers - Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician, Medical Laboratory Assisting, Medical Skills and Services, Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care)
West Zone:
- Cape Coral - Pharmacy Technician
- Ida S. Baker - Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician, Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care)
- Mariner - Nursing Assistant (Acute and Long Term Care)
Hospitality and 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.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Culinary Arts
- Lehigh Senior - Culinary Arts, Principles of Food
- Riverdale - Culinary Arts, Principles of Food
South Zone:
- Estero - Culinary Arts
- South Fort Myers - Hospitality & Tourism Management
West Zone:
- Cape Coral - Culinary Arts, Principles of Food
- Island Coast - Culinary Arts
- Mariner - Hospitality & Tourism Management
Special Centers:
- Young Parent Education Program - Culinary Arts
Human Services
The Human Services Career Cluster is divided into three pathways: Counseling and Mental Health Services; Family and Community Services; and Consumer Services. Hundreds of Human Services educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.
Special Centers:
- Young Parent Education Program - Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Essentials, Parenting Skills
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.
South Zone:
- Dunbar - Applied Cybersecurity, Computer Science Principles, Network Support Services, Network Systems Administration, Web Development
- Fort Myers - Computer Science Principles, Technology Support Services
- South Fort Myers - Applied Cybersecurity
West Zone:
- Cape Coral - Game/Simulation/Animation Visual Design, Web Development
- Ida S. Baker - Applied Cybersecurity, Applied Information Technology
Special Centers:
- Lee Virtual - Applied Cybersecurity, Network Support Services
Law, Public Safety and Security
The Law, Public Safety & Security Career Cluster is divided into five pathways: Correction; Emergency and Fire Management; Law Enforcement; Legal; and Security Protection. Hundreds of Law, Public Safety & Security educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Criminal Justice Operations, Introduction to Firefighting, Public Safety Telecommunication
South Zone:
- South Fort Myers - Introduction to Firefighting
West Zone:
- Ida S. Baker - Introduction to Firefighting, Public Safety Telecommunication
Special Centers:
- Lee Virtual - Criminal Justice Operations
Marketing, Sales & Service
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.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Gateway - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Lehigh - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Riverdale - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
South Zone:
- Cypress Lake - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Dunbar - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Estero - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Fort Myers - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- South Fort Myers – Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
West Zone:
- Cape Coral - - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles, Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing
- Ida S. Baker - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Island Coast - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Mariner - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- North Fort Myers - Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
Special Centers
- Lee Virtual - Entrepreneurship
Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Career Cluster incorporates six pathways: 1) Production; 2) Manufacturing Production Process Development; 3) Maintenance, Installation & Repair; 4) Quality Assurance; 5) Logistics & Inventory Control, and 6) Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance. Hundreds of manufacturing educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, colleges and universities.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Welding Technology Fundamentals
- Gateway - Advanced Manufacturing Technology
South Zone:
- South Fort Myers: Welding Technology Fundamentals
West Zone:
- Ida S. Baker - Welding Technology Fundamentals
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
The Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster consists of planning, management, and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water. This cluster also contains the related professional and technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
East Zone:
- East Lee County - Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
South Zone:
- Fort Myers - Outboard Marine Service Technology
- South Fort Myers - Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
West Zone:
- Ida S. Baker - Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Mariner - Outboard Marine Service Technology
Contact the CTE Team
Brian Mangan, Director, Adult & Career Education
Matt Bredenkamp, Coordinator, Career & Technical Education
Dr. Lisa Wright, Health Occupations Coordinator
Andrew Hopkinson, CTE Teacher On Assignment
- Architecture and Construction
- Arts, A/V Technology and Communication (TV Production)
- Energy
- Law, Public Safety, and Security
- Manufacturing
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Nicole Bailey, CTE Teacher On Assignment
- Business Management and Administration
- Education and Training
- Finance
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Marketing, Sales, and Service
Mary Graham, CTE Teacher On Assignment
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
- Engineering and Technology Education
- Government and Public Administration
- Health Science
Brandi Fulgham, CTE Career Specialist
- Diversified Education-OJT (On-the-Job Training)
- Middle School Career Exploration
- Community and Business Engagement
Bethany Loescher Lloyd, CTE Career Specialist
- Career and Technical Education Internships
- 5th Grade Career Exploration (EXCEL Bus)
- Community and Business Engagement