Career & Technical Education Programs
The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs were developed to prepare students for occupations important to Florida’s economic development. Here at Anclote High School, we offer 4 different CTE Programs: Advanced Manufacturing, Army JROTC, Culinary, and Promotional Enterprise. Many programs offer scholarship opportunities and/or industry certification/college credits.
Why choose a CTE program on your course card?
- Hands-on Experience
- Industry Certifications
- College Credit Opportunities
- Employment and Scholarship Opportunities upon Graduation
- Set yourself apart in the workforce competition with knowledge and skill
The AmSkills Advanced Manufacturing Program at Anclote High School helps students to establish critical skills in systems-thinking and team problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning. Students have the opportunity to explore different manufacturing career paths with a hands-on approach. Paths such as CNC Machining, Laser Cutting & Fabrication, Mechatronics, Robotics, Soldering, and more. Upon graduation, AmSkills assists students to secure a college or industry apprenticeship at local companies.
The Anclote Army JROTC Program provides meaningful leadership laboratory and instruction. Cadets (students) have the opportunity to develop individual leadership skills as well as understanding the important leadership concepts. Students are appointed to important leadership positions in the cadet battalion and are monitored and graded on their performance. The JROTC program may be the “leadership basic training” for many of our students prior to the independence that comes after graduating high school whether it be college, establishing careers, the military, or any other path of life. Our mission is to motivate young people to become better citizens by providing a program focused on quality citizenship, character-building and leadership skills.
Learn more about the AHS JROTC Program here
The Anclote High School Culinary Program is sequential courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism field. Student grow in technical knowledge and hands-on experience during the time spent within the Culinary program, ultimately having the opportunity to earn industry certifications in ServSafe Certified Food Protection Management, National Registry, and ServSafe Certified Food Manager. There certifications can help the student obtain careers in food preparation work, cooking, and food service management.
Anclote High School’s Promotional Enterprise CTE Program lead by Mr. Lopez helps students develop an understanding of specialized skills such as production planning, design, layout, and digital promotional campaigns and merchandise. Students also gain experience in management of digital design and layout, production of embroidered apparel, direct garment prints, sublimination, banner creations and more. This progressive program is only available at Anclote High School and gives students a leg up in the workforce with the ability to graduate with industry certifications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Entrepreneurship, and QuickBooks.
*Fun Fact – according to the Pasco County Economic Development, Business and Professional services in PC are fastest growing in the Tampa Bay Region- growing 17.75% in the last Five years.
