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Business and technical programs equip students with the skills needed to pursue careers in a variety of fields. Many programs offer the opportunity for students to earn industry-recognized certifications and learn directly from experts in the field.
Business & Technical Programs
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Aviation
The aviation community has verbalized their shortfall in talent, and this program seeks to fill the gap with our bright and motivated students who are capable, show promise, and have passion for the field. This program will expose students to aviation careers and leadership roles in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Location:
Northeast High School
700 NE 56th Street
Oakland Park, FL 33313
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Career Technology Education Pathway University Program
Career Technology Education Pathway University Program
Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, knowledge, and skills for the 21st century workplace through technical career pathways that incorporate project-based learning. In addition, college prep pathways allow students the opportunity to take advanced coursework leading to post-secondary options.
Location:
Plantation High School
6901 NW 16th Street
Plantation, FL 33313
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Fire Academy
Fire Academy
This three-year program provides a unique opportunity for 10th grade students interested in becoming a firefighter or paramedic. Students are taught by certified firefighters.
Location:
Everglades High School
17100 SW 48th Court
Miramar, FL 33027
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Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
This program focuses on improving student achievement and guiding students to healthy living and fitness. This innovative program integrates fitness, nutrition, wellness, and environmental topics into core curriculum subjects.
Location:
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
800 NW 13th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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International Business, Entrepreneurial, Language, and Leadership Academy
International Business, Entrepreneurial, Language, and Leadership Academy
This program offers international business and cultural opportunities for students to enhance their learning and understanding of the world.
Locations:
Plantation Middle School
6600 W Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33313
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Pathways of Innovation
Pathways of Innovation sets out to mold and create high school graduates who are creative, independent thinkers. Our graduates leave our building with meaningful, real world experience in the work force by participating in internships that are related to the students' interests.
Locations:
South Plantation High School
1300 Paladin Way
Plantation, FL 33317
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Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Students engage in hands-on experiments, university level research, clinical observations, and Advanced Placement (AP) level coursework.
Locations:
Everglades High School
17100 SW 48th Court
Miramar, FL 33027
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Wall to Wall Academy
Wall to Wall Academy
This program aims to increase students' high school and post high school success by catering to each students' academic and career goals. Students will choose their Academic Pathway and follow a prescribed set of core and academic courses aligned with their academy theme.
Locations:
Piper High School
8000 NW 44th Street
Sunrise, FL 33351
https://www.browardschools.com/piper
Contact Information
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Applied Learning
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Susan M. Cantrick
Director
Magnet Programs Staff
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Ruth Johnson
Specialist 754-321-2073Vicki L. Drane
Professional Development Specialist 754-321-2186Allan R. Llanos
TV Broadcast Maintenance Engineer 754-321-2062Laura McMinn-Glick
Instructional Facilitator 754-321-2074