Barbering and Cosmetology
The fashion and beauty industries are highly creative and artistic
career fields. From experimenting with makeup to creating
bold hairstyles with edge, these programs allow students to be
innovative trendsetters.
Barbers and cosmetologists thrive on creativity but need technical
skills to be successful. SCPS Barbering and Cosmetology
programs can help turn artistic passion into a beautiful career
with help from experienced instructors who believe in active
learning. This program helps students build a broad foundation
of knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment. The
content includes communication, leadership, human relations,
safe and efficient work practices, and Florida barbering and
cosmetology laws and rules. Many of the hours earned in both
programs are accepted at post-secondary cosmetology schools.
Culinary Arts
Students who seek to become future leaders in the hospitality,
tourism, and food service industries can enroll in the Culinary
Arts program. Service is the largest employer in Florida with
more than 1,000,000 staff in the field. Projections show a need
for 1.2 million jobs by the year 2026, which is a 9 percent overall
growth from 2016. This projection is due to population and
income growth in Florida resulting in an increased demand for
food at restaurants and grocery stores.
Culinary Arts courses prepare students for employment or
advanced training in the food service industry. The ProStart
curriculum, developed and supported by the National Restaurant
Association, guides students through food handling skills, safety
and sanitation, recipe creation and conversion, equipment and
tools, nutrition, and much more. Students will learn about the
myriad of career options available to those with culinary training
while learning how a restaurant operates and connecting with
industry professionals.
Early Childhood Education
In their first year of the program, students will complete a 45-
hour training, mandated by the Florida Department of Children
and Families, to become eligible for employment in any Florida
childcare facility. As students continue through the program,
they have the opportunity to earn the DCF Staff Credential.
Students who are in the Early Childhood program will put the
theory they learned in level one to practice with children at
preschools located on high school campuses throughout the
district. Under the guidance of the master teacher, upper level
students create lessons, design learning-through-play activities,
manage rotations, and facilitate individual and group projects with
preschool students.
Students can also earn a Child Development Associate (CDA)
credential which opens additional doors to employment in
educational organizations, including SCPS.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Hospitality is one of Florida’s most dynamic and high-growth
industries. Students who enroll in the Hospitality and Tourism
program through Seminole County Virtual School (SCVS) will
gain business, entrepreneurial, and marketing skills with the
flexibility to fit any schedule.
In Central Florida, hospitality and tourism jobs are in high
demand. Beginning salaries depend on the employee’s skills,
education, and job level at a hotel, restaurant, tourism office,
recreation facility, amusement park, or attraction site. This
industry is known for promoting from within and for its large
number of young managers.
In this one-of-a-kind virtual Hospitality & Tourism (H&T) program,
students have the flexibility to complete coursework at times
that work well for them. Students also select H&T experiences
offered by SCVS to bring their coursework to life. Student
experiences may include tours at restaurants, convention
centers, theme parks, sports complexes, farms, festivals, nature
preserves, hotels, airports, or internships for students completing
multiple courses.
Click here to learn more: Hospitality & Tourism - Seminole County Virtual School (scps.k12.fl.us)
Public Service Academy
The Winter Springs High School Public Service Academy
Program of Emphasis develops students as future leaders
of the community as they prepare for post-secondary education
and career in public service. Through community partnerships
and the development of real-world knowledge, skills, and
experiences with a human service mindset, students will be
prepared for any pathway they choose.
- Pathway 1: Criminal Justice Operations
- Pathway 2: Emergency Planning & Response
- Pathway 3: Principles of Teaching
Click here to learn more: Public Service Academy - Winter Springs High School (scps.k12.fl.us)
