Academy of Building and Design
Construction workforce demands in Central Florida continue to rise and career opportunities abound! The Academy of Building & Design provides students with the opportunity to explore careers in General Building Trades, Electrical, HVAC/Refrigeration, and Welding. Students will follow a progression of courses aligned with a chosen trade. In addition to industry-specific course content, students will have the opportunity to take and earn industry certifications that will help them obtain post-secondary employment in the construction industry.
Students who enroll in the Program of Emphasis (POE) will be able to customize their educational pathway depending on their interests.
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Academy of Engineering
Lyman High School Academy of Engineering is a magnet program
that prepares students to be innovative and productive leaders
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
and to make meaningful contributions to our world. Lyman uses
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to provide a rigorous, relevant
STEM education through an engaging, hands-on curriculum. In
the Engineering Pathways CTE program, students are empowered
to solve problems, think critically, and use creative reasoning. In
addition to classroom activities, students have the opportunity to
participate in SECME Club, Robotics First Tech Challenge, and
CyberPatriots.
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Automotive Collision Technology
The Automotive Collision Technology program prepares students,
using industry-standard equipment, to master the trade and enter
the workforce upon graduation. The program is NATEF/ASE
certified in structural repair, non-structural repair, and refinishing.
Students first learn about the construction, history, and material
composition of today’s automobiles. Opportunities to use air tools,
body shop specialty tools, and spray equipment are included in the
program. Students then apply this knowledge by repairing panels,
fenders, doors, and hoods. Year one finishes with four months of
welding experience.
Level two students learn basic electrical and mechanical
systems including suspension, steering systems, brake systems,
transmissions, and motors. In levels three through five, students
master dent repair, priming, and painting. Students also develop
their entrepreneurship skills by learning how to write estimates to
maximize their earning potential beyond high school.
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
The United States is the world’s second largest producer of motor
vehicles. There are a variety of career opportunities for students
who want to be technicians, service managers, or parts and
service consultants.
The motor vehicle is an intricate series of systems, subsystems,
and components assembled into a final product. There are
many exciting options for learning a wide range of skills in the
automotive industry. All Automotive Maintenance and Light
Repair high school programs are NATEF/ASE certified, which
means students are receiving industry-leading instruction.
There are opportunities for mastery in many areas including
technical and computer systems, electronics, the use of
sophisticated diagnostic equipment, customer service,
management, and entrepreneurship.
Aviation Academy
The Aviation Program of Emphasis at Seminole High School
is a state-of-the-art program designed to prepare students for
employment or advanced training in the aviation industry. This
program gives students relevant experience with tools, flight
training materials, simulators, and actual aircraft: a Cessna 150
and Robinson R22HP Helicopter. The Aviation Maintenance
General program begins with the FAA Private Pilot Ground
School course and certification. All pilots require this information
to prepare for final aircraft inspection before takeoff. Students
learn core flight safety, airport markings, weather, and reading
charts. Students then learn the inner workings of aircraft through
maintenance coursework.
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Technical Design
Architecture is the work of designing, creating, and problem solving.
Architects use science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) to assess problems and create solutions. This can include
the construction of bridges or buildings, the development of
materials, or the invention of technologies. Engineers work with
building materials, electronics and even the environment, depending
on their field of work.
Each of these fields relies heavily on the collaboration of individuals
with a broad set of skills and a variety of educational backgrounds
-- from engineers and architects to Drafting/CAD technicians and
surveyors.
Students in this program learn the basics of AutoDesk AutoCAD
to complete projects and choose to work in either 3D Modeling,
Architecture, or a combination of both. Students who choose to dive
deeper into 3D Modeling have the opportunity to print projects on a
Mojo or Dimension 1200 3D printer. Those focused on Architecture
work on an in-depth project such as developing a set of plans for a
future dream house.
