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Volusia CTE reports 4,600+ industry certifications, $6 million in grants; district studying technical-school models
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Career and Technical Education leaders told the school board the program issued more than 4,600 industry certifications this year, secured over $6 million in grants (about $3 million for aerospace/engineering), and is researching options for a potential technical school model.
The Volusia County School Board heard an annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) report Tuesday that detailed expansion of certifications, internships and grant funding — and staff said they are researching models for a potential technical school.
Dr. Kristen Pierce, district CTE leader, told the board "over 4,600 students earned industry certifications this year, grades 9 through 12," and that the district secured more than $6,000,000 in grant funding directed to schools and…
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