Career and Tech Education
Get Inspired with Career and Technical Education
Build real-world skills, explore career interests, and prepare for in-demand fields, all on your schedule with FLVS Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Choose your path:
- Take a single course to discover what you love or work toward a certification
- Follow a Program of Study to build skills, earn college credit, and gain industry credentials
- Join a CTE club to connect with peers, build your network, and practice leadership skills
No matter where you start, you'll gain skills for your future.
FLVS Programs of Study
Start your CTE journey with a sequence of flexible career-focused courses designed to build skills and prepare you for college and the workforce.
Save Time and Money
Earn free industry certifications in select programs that may count toward college credit for certain Associate degrees, saving on exam fees now and tuition later.
Note: Certifications apply to select FLVS Programs of Study and do not include all options listed by the Florida Department of Education
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
Create connections between science, technology, agriculture, and sustainability as you learn how the agricultural industry works and how you can help advance it.
Courses
- Agriscience Foundations 1
- Agricultural Communications 2
- Agricultural Communications 3
Career Possibilities
- Botanist
- Farmer
- Landscape Architect
- Media and Communication
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Agricultural Associate
- Agriculture Communications Specialist
- Agritechnology Specialist
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
Gain in-depth knowledge of the healthcare system while learning what it takes to be a healthcare professional.
Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology (honors recommended)
- Health Science Foundations
- Allied Health Assisting 3
Career Possibilities
- Nurse Practitioner
- Dental Hygienist
- Genetic Counselor
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
Grab your cape and learn how to protect organizations and individuals from digital threats.
Courses
- IT Fundamentals
- Computer & Network Security Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity Essentials
Career Possibilities
- Certified Internet Web (CIW) Web Security Associate
- Data Security Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
Professional Certification Possibilities
- CompTIA Tech+
- Certified Internet Web (CIW) Security Associate
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
4 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
Gain a fundamental understanding of AI systems and their components, including perception, machine learning, human AI interaction, societal impacts, and ethics, while learning specialized programming skills and AI system design.
Courses
- Artificial Intelligence in the World
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence
- Intermediate Programming
- Foundations of Machine Learning
Career Possibilities
- Software Developer
- Information Security Analyst
- Data Scientist
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Information Technology Specialist: Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology Specialist: Python
- Certified Internet Web (CIW) Artificial Intelligence Associate
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 9th or 10th grade
The courses in this program provide students with practical experiences in computer programming, algorithms, program design structure, logical thinking, development methodologies, essential programming techniques, implementation issues, and more.
Courses
- Foundations of Programming
- Intermediate Programming OR AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science A
Career Possibilities
- Programmer Assistant
- Network Architect
- Systems Analyst
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Python Coding Specialist
- Information Technology Specialist: Python
- Information Technology Specialist: Java
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 9th grade
This Program of Study is available only to FLVS Full Time students.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the food service industry and careers in that industry.
Courses
- Culinary Arts 1
- Culinary Arts 2
- Culinary Arts 3
Career Possibilities
- Restaurant Cook
- Food Preparation Workers
- Food Service Manager
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Certified Food Safety Manager
- Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 9th or 10th grade
In this program, students learn how math, statistics, programming, and analytics can be used to inform decisions and create actionable tasks.
Courses
- Intermediate Programming
- Data Analytics and Database Design
- Machine Learning and Applications
Career Possibilities
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Architect
- Statistician
- Database Administrator
Professional Certification Possibilities
- SQL Coding Specialist
- Information Technology Specialist: Python
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship, provide the skills needed to evaluate their potential as business owners, and to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.
Courses
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Business Management and Law
- Business Ownership
Career Possibilities
- Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner/Franchise Manager
- Business Manager
- Sales Representative
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Project Management Ready
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
From your local credit union to the New York Stock Exchange—get the insights and skills you need to enter the finance industry.
Courses
- Digital Business Foundations
- Accounting Applications 1
- AP Microeconomics AND AP Macroeconomics
Career Possibilities
- Accountants and Auditors
- Claims Adjuster
- Financial Analyst
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Tax Specialist
Professional Certification Possibilities
- QuickBooks Certified User
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 9th grade or later
Take your learning to new heights, and destinations, as you dive into travel segments—like airlines, hotels, and cruise ships—to learn the customer service skills and selling techniques needed for success in the “industry of fun.”
Courses
- Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
- Technology for Hospitality & Tourism
- Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management
Career Possibilities
- Executive Chef
- Convention, Meeting, and Event Planners
- Hotel General Manager
- Group Sales Manager
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 9th grade or later
Support the next generation of leaders by learning the technical and soft skills you’ll need to become a professional educator.
Courses
- Introduction to the Teaching Profession
- Human Growth and Development
- Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
Career Possibilities
- Principal
- Social Worker
- Teacher
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) - Professional Education Test
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
About This Program
3 courses • Recommended start: 8th or 9th grade
Take your knack for new technology and problem solving to the next level! This program provides technical skills in web development and programming along with opportunities for college credit.
Courses
- Digital Business Foundations
- Foundations of Programming
- Intermediate Programming
Career Possibilities
- Applications Software Developer
- Applications Web Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Computer System Analyst
Professional Certification Possibilities
- Python Coding Specialist
- Information Technology Specialist: Python
After completing the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements to receive a voucher for the industry certification exam. All students must complete the first attempt of their certification exam within 90 days of completing their FLVS course. Certification exams tied to courses taken during a school year must be completed prior to July 14 of that school year.
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Go Beyond the Classroom and Join a Club
Want to build your own video game? Or develop your YouTube personality with our school news networks? Explore clubs to connect with your classmates and let your passions and interests take flight.
Students in grades 6 through 12 may earn one (1) high school credit upon providing FLVS with verifiable documentation showing an accumulation of at least 135 hours of participation in career and technical student organization activities that occur outside of class. The 135-hour threshold may be accumulated over the course of one (1) or more academic years.
Elementary
- Coding Club
- Robotics Club
- TV Production
Middle & High
- Coding Club
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Mega News Network
- STEAM/Science Club
- Technology Club
- Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) 9-12
- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) 9-12
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