Coding takes center stage during Computer Science Week Thousands of Clay County students put their knowledge of writing computer code to the test last week for an hour as part of the Hour of Code during 2018 Computer Science Week. December 14, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General workforce development, education, talent, school district, A rated school district, Superintendent Davis 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay County Joins Nassau and St. Johns as 'A' School District Clay County schools jumped from a B to an A and into 8th place in the state. June 28, 2018 By Laura Pavlus News education, Clay County School District, Top rated schools 0 Comment Read More >>
Kid Market Teaches Students Entrepreneurial Skills The market is a project that spans months, teaches students about finances and allows students the chance to open and operate a business. And it’s not just simple finances either. Students learn about supply and demand, interest rates, loans and profit and loss. It all begins by developing a full-blown business plan, including a business name and logo. June 4, 2018 By Laura Pavlus General education, Entrepreneurship, workforce development, business, finance, students, elementary 0 Comment Read More >>
Amazon and Partners Give $50,000 to STEM Education in Clay County Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) partnered with STEM2Hub and the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations to give $50,000 to the Clay County School System Oct. 10. October 27, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General, News Amazon, Clay County, Education, Workforce Development 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay County Schools One Point Away from "A" District Letter Grade The Clay County School District was one point away from being named an “A” District in recent scores released last week by the Florida Department of Education for the 2016-2017 school year. July 10, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General workforce development, education, Clay County School District, career and technical education, CTE 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay Career and Technical Education Pathways Create Pipelines for High-Demand Positions Career pathways created through a coordinated effort between education stakeholders and major employers provide a strategic advantage in Clay workforce development. April 21, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General workforce development, career and technical education , education, academies of clay 0 Comment Read More >>
A Bright Future Lies Ahead for a Middleburg High School Student Participating in a Career and Technical Education Program Former Middleburg High School student, Lindsey Estevez successfully earned a job at Clay County Utility Authority after completing an internship facilitated by Clay County Schools’ Career and Technical Education programs. April 17, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General, News CTE, Academies of Clay, Clay School District, Vocational Training, Career Technical Education, Economic Development, Clay County, Workforce, Workforce Development, Education 0 Comment Read More >>
Florida Contractors Want to Hire but Have Found a Tight Labor Market. Clay's Vocational Training Eases Shortfall In recent years, NEFBA has partnered with several schools across the region, mainly in Clay County since their school system has not cut vocational training as deeply as in Duval. The program has 16 instructors and teaches across four construction disciplines: carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing. April 14, 2017 By Laura Pavlus General workforce , workforce development, labor market, construction, commercial development, vocational training, schools, CTE, Continuing Technical Education, education 0 Comment Read More >>
Clay County School District Ranks 8th Best in Florida The 2017 Niche survey for best schools determined Clay County School District ranks 8th best in the state of Florida. December 15, 2016 By Laura Pavlus General, News education, workforce development, quality of life, economic development 0 Comment Read More >>
Florida Launches New Website to Assist with School Comparisons Florida parents searching for a school for their child can use a new state website that aims to make comparing campuses and finding "the best educational match" easier. The Florida Department of Education launched the online resources -- Florida Students Achieve.org -- this week. The Florida Department of Education launched the online resources -- Florida Students Achieve.org -- this week. December 1, 2016 By Laura Pavlus General, News education, workforce development 0 Comment Read More >>