CTE Programs

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT OUR CTE PROGRAMS HAVE TO OFFER

The Advantage Academy Career Center means business. When students come to the career center, they are coming to "work." We expect students to treat their classes like jobs and meet the professional standards of their industry. We encourage all of our students to apply for Work-Based Learning opportunities to practice the technical skills they are building in their CTE programs. When they leave Advantage Academy, our students are ready for the real world. Our goal is for every student to graduate with multiple industry certifications, college credits, and a year or more of on-the-job experience in their chosen fields.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT STUDENTS FOR THE RIGHT PROGRAMS

Some programs at Advantage Academy require students to complete an application, because there are significantly more applicants than open spots. In order to land one of those coveted spots, students from Advantage Academy's three feeder high schools need to keep their grades up, practice good attendance, and keep a clean discipline record. Students must submit their application to enter the program before the due date, so please check with Guidance to find out when the due dates are.

PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTION

The amazing instructors at Advantage Academy Career Center are some of the best in the state of South Carolina. They bring their technical skills and many years of industry experience into our learning labs. Instructors maintain professional ties to their industries in order to stay current on the skills their students need to succeed, the latest equipment, and the most in-demand certifications.

FOCUSING ON EMPLOYABILITY

Hiring managers are looking for technical skills, but we know they also want employees who can show up on time, work in a team, and solve problems. At Advantage Academy Career Center, we make sure students leave us with the "soft skills" that employers tell us are critical to success in their industry.

Application Programs

Aviation Technology

Aviation students in front of small plane

The program will include projects, aviation curriculum, flight simulation training, and potentially flight ground school training and certification (based upon acceptance). Only Florence One students should be completing this application through F1S designated accounts. Upon submitting an application, you should receive an email verification of submission in your school account. If you do not receive an email, please make attempts to resubmit.

DUE DATE: March 17, 2024

Aviation Application

Barbering and Master Hair Care

The Barbering & Master Hair Care Program is designed to prepare students to be a Registered Professional Barber or Master Hair Care Specialist. The student receives training following the guidelines and regulations established by the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SCLLR) Barber Board. Students will perform techniques and arts such as hair cutting and styling, facial treatments, trimming and shaving of facial hair, chemical hair relaxing, tinting, coloring, shampooing, and rinsing. Instruction in chemistry, bacteriology, and anatomy and physiology of the face, head, arms, and hands is incorporated by means of theory and practical application on both mannequins and live models. Also included in the course of study is barber shop/salon planning and management. Credit: (1000 hours Barber/Master Hair Care and 540 hours Academics or 1540 hours required and a minimum of eight credits to be a completer in the program [levels 1,2,3,4].)

Barbering and Master Hair Care Application

Certified Nursing Assistant (Health Science Clinical Studies)

Health Science Clinical Study is a course that guides students to make connections from the classroom to the healthcare industry through work-based learning experience/activities. This course is designed to provide for further development and application of knowledge and skills common to a wide variety of healthcare professions. The students in this course will build on all information and skills presented in the previous required course foundation standards. The students will relay these skills into real life experiences. The student, teachers, and work-based learning coordinators will work together to create opportunities for the students to get the best experience available in the district’s geographic region. Students in this course should be First-Aid and CPR certified before participating in any healthcare experience outside of the classroom. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, students are prepared to perform nursing-related services to patients and residents in hospitals or long-term care facilities. Students enrolled in this course as their 4th earned unit are considered completers in the Health Science Program and are expected to take the end of the program National Health Science Assessment and Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

DUE DATE: March 17, 2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (Health Science Clinical Studies) Application

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program is designed to prepare students to qualify and successfully complete all requirements for a South Carolina Cosmetology license. Students receive training that follows the guidelines and regulations established by the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Cosmetology Board. The course of study includes Sanitation and Safety, Professionalism and Salon Management, Sciences of Cosmetology, Professional Hair Care Skills, Professional Nail Care Skills, Professional Skin Care Skills, and Unassigned Specific Needs. Instruction in chemistry, bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology of the face, head, arms, and hands is incorporated by means of theory and practical application on both mannequins and live models.

DUE DATE: March 17, 2024

Cosmetology Application

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- EMS 3 serves as an entry level course in professional health careers. EMT is a solid foundation for further study in pre-hospital care (Advanced EMT and Paramedic) nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and premedical studies. EMT/EMS 3 provides the student with the knowledge and skills for the emergency medical field, responsibilities, first aid measures, and use of emergency equipment. The course is partnered with Pee Dee Regional EMS through DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control). This course can be offered for seniors in high school who are at least 17 years old. Students may test prior to their 18th birthday, but must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate to receive their NREMT certification. After the student’s 18th birthday and successful completion of both the practicum and the theoretical National Registry examination for EMT, the student will be nationally registered and state certified in South Carolina. National registry cards expire in two years and state certification expires every four years.

DUE DATE: March 17, 2024

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Application

Health Science Work-Based / Health Careers

This course is designed for students planning to pursue a health career course of study in college or a technical institution. Students are introduced to a wide variety of health professions, healthcare skills, soft-skills, networking skills and opportunities, service-learning projects, and department rotations. The health professions students are exposed to include, but are not limited to: Nursing, Surgical Specialties, Medical Lab Science, Pharmacy, Radiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Family Medicine, Advanced Nursing Practice, Physician Assistant, Physician Subspecialties, Speech-Language Pathology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory, Social Work, Hospital Administration, and others. A final presentation to the administration of McLeod Regional Medical Center and Florence One Administration is required. The course is fully integrated into the hospital setting at McLeod Regional Medical Center and is taught there daily. Students apply for the course which includes supplying teacher recommendations, transcripts, and going through an interview process. Students must also complete pre-course clearance requirements over the summer months. This CTE internship must align with the students IGP and students must be on track to complete a CTE program within the Health Science Cluster (Work-Based) or an IB student (Health Careers).

DUE DATE: March 17, 2024

Health Science Work-Based / Health Careeers Application

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacology for Medical Careers is a program designed to educate senior level students about pharmacology in the medical field. Students are exposed to pharmacy careers, various job shadowing opportunities and will benefit from pharmacology, math, and science standards included in this course. Recommended for any students looking to go into the medical field, not just pharmacy. This course is only for students in grade 12 who are scheduled to graduate at the conclusion of the year in which training is begun. Upon completion of this program students will have learned over 200 drugs, their indications and side effects/precautions, pass Pharmacy Technician Certification exam, and the ability to further their education to becoming a healthcare professional with a great foundation for pharmacology.

Due Date: MARCH 17, 2023

Pharmacy Technician Application