We're here to help students and families explore programs, career pathways, certifications and opportunities.
Career & Technical Education Department
Main Office: 386-329-0536
Why Choose CTE?
Hands-On Learning
Gain practical experience through career-focused classes, projects, equipment, technology and real-world learning.
Industry Certifications
Many CTE programs provide opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and credentials while in high school.
Career Exploration
Discover careers that connect your interests, talents and skills to future opportunities.
College & Career Ready
CTE can help prepare students for college, technical education, military service and the workforce.
Explore Our CTE Programs
Putnam County School District offers a variety of Career and Technical Education programs across our four junior-senior high schools.
Explore available programs and the industry certifications associated with each program.
Program | CCJSHS | IJSHS | PJSHS | QIRJSHS | Industry Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Manufacturing Technology | X | Certified Production Technician | |||
Aerospace Technologies | X | X | X | X | FAA Ground School, FAA Private Pilot |
Agriscience - Foundations | X | X | X | X | Agriculture Associate - FLFBR007; Ag Systems-FLFBR009 |
Agritechnology | X | X | Agrictechnology Specialist- FLFBR001 | ||
Allied Health Assisting | X | X | X | Certified Medical Admin Asst- NATHA003 | |
Animal Science and Services | X | X | X | X | Animal Science Specialist-FLFBR005 |
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair | X | 10 ASE Student level exams, FADA | |||
Building Construction Technology | X | X | X | NCCER and HBI- Various ones | |
Business Management and Analysis | X | X | X | CompTIa Fundamentals- COMPT018/ ESB- INTUIT002 | |
Criminal Justice Operations | X | ||||
Culinary Arts | X | Serv Safe - NRAEF003 | |||
Diversified Education (DCT/OJT) | X | X | |||
Introduction to Fire Fighting/ EMT | X | EMR | |||
Welding Technology Fundamentals | X | X | X | 4 AWS Welding Certifications- AWElD003,004,011,012 |
Want to learn more about a specific program? Explore our CTE brochures for additional information about programs, career opportunities, certifications and pathways.
Student Organizations / Career & Technical Education
DECA – Distributive Education Clubs of America
FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America
FFA – Future Farmers of America
FCCLA – Florida Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America
Skills USA – United States Career & Technical Student Organization
TSA – Florida Technology Student Association
Partner with PCSD
Our CTE programs are strengthened by partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals.
Businesses and organizations can help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers through internships, work-based learning, mentoring and other opportunities.
