Career Pathways works with the Career Academies and Alachua County Schools' Career and Technical Education (CTE) department to provide the opportunity for students to earn college credit while they are still in high school. For more information please visit Alachua County Public Schools Career and Technical Education.
Academy of Agriscience - Santa Fe High School*
Co-Directors, Brian Skipper, Brooke Vaughn 386-462-1125 –email: skipperbt@gm.sbac.edu; vaughnbk@gm.sbac.edu
Designed for students who wish to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, animal science or ornamental horticulture. Students receive classroom instruction with hands-on labs that better prepares them for continued education in a college or university.
Academy of Automotive Technology - Professional Academies Magnet
Director, Ray Fayo 352-955-6839 - email: fayorj@gm.sbac.edu
Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional service technician. Student study safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, and basic engine fundamentals, basic technician skills, automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting, and electrical accessories.
Academy of Criminal Justice- Newberry High School
Director, Patrick Treese 352-472-1101 - email: treesepj@gm.sbac.edu
Prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the criminal justice field and covers topics in investigative procedures, police ethics and constitutional law, patrol procedures and forensic science. Participation in one of the local Explorer programs is an available option for academy students.
Institute of Culinary Arts - Eastside High School*
Director, Pam Bedford 352-955-6704 - email: bedfordpa@gm.sbac.edu
Prepares students for careers in the hospitality and food service industry. While students operate the Hungry Ram Cafe and Restaurant, they learn skills in areas such as safety, equipment, baking, ice carving, grillwork, kitchen management and sanitation.
Academy of Entrepreneurship - Buchholz High School
Director, Wendy Smith 352-955-6702 - email: smithwr@gm.sbac.edu
Prepares students for success in the business world by learning the principles of starting and operating a business. Students explore career interests through classroom instruction and worksite experiences, including the daily operation of the Spirit Spot (school store) on their campus.
Academy of Future Teachers - Gainesville High School*
Director, Carolyn Ellis email: ellisce@gm.sbac.edu
The Academy of Future Teachers is designed for students who are interested in a career in teaching at a 3rd grade through post-secondary level. Highlights of this program include: internship opportunities as early as sophomore year, working with and mentoring students from different ages and ability levels, and a focus directed at hands-on exploratory learning.
Academy of Finance - Buchholz High School
Director, Michele Brothers 352-955-6702 - email: brothemm@gm.sbac.edu
Provides opportunities for students interested in the financial field to learn valuable skills in financial computing, investments, financial planning, securities and accounting. Students also have an opportunity to train at a branch office of Florida Credit Union located on Buchholz's campus.
Academy of Fire and Emergency Medical Services -
Director, Mark Smith 352-955-6839 – email: smithmv@gm.sbac.edu
Students attending this academy are introduced to the healthcare fields and public safety. The cadets are trained as Emergency Medical Responders and Fire Fighters. The curriculum covers basic fire-fighting skills in Fire Fighting 1 and 2.
Academy of Health Professions - Gainesville High School
Director, Janine Plavac 352-955-6707 - email: plavacjd@gm.sbac.edu
Provides classroom and clinical learning experiences at Shands/UF, NFRMC, SF, and skilled nursing facilities for students interested in a health-related career. Students prepare for certification as either a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Pharmacy Technician, EKG Technician, First Responder/EMT (dual enrolled) and job entry positions as a Rehab Aide/Physical Therapy Aide.
Institute of Biotechnology- Santa Fe High School
Director, C. Wyland Oyama 386-462-1125 - email: oyamacw@gm.sbac.edu
Students in this program have the opportunity to enter and excel in this growing career field. Graduates may enter the workforce in positions for inventory control, materials logistics, environmental monitoring, or continue education at postsecondary levels. Supported via a National Science Foundations grant.
Academy of Gaming and Mobile Apps
Director, Tina Gennaro - email: gennarotl@gm.sbac.edu
The program content in the Academy of Gaming and Mobile Apps includes practical experiences in game/simulation conceptualization, design, storyboarding, development methodologies, essential programming techniques, and implementation. Specialized programming skills involving advanced mathematical calculations and physics are also integrated into the curriculum.
Institute of Graphic Art and Design
Director, Jennifer Bennett - email: bennetjm@gm.sbac.edu
The Institute of Graphic Art and Design offers a range of digital and traditional art courses which prepare students for a future in the highly competitive artistic marketplace.
Academy of Robotics and Engineering
Director, Luigi DiFranco - email: difrancolj@gm.sbac.edu
The Academy of Robotics and Engineering provides a specialized four-year program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and industry certifications leading to a rewarding career in Automation, Manufacturing, or Engineering Technologies.
*Although Santa Fe College does not offer articulated programs for students in the Institute of Culinary Arts, Academy of Agriscience or Academy of Future Teachers there are other accelerated credit opportunities available. Contact your high school advisor or the CTE Program Specialists 352-955-6847 for more information.