Escambia Schools To Host Career Academy Showcase Thursday

January 26, 2011

The Escambia County School District Workforce Education Department will host the 2011 “Empower Your Mind” Middle School and High School Annual Career Academy Showcase, Thursday from 6-8 p.m., at the Woodham Middle School Gymnasium, 150 East Burgess Road in Penacola.

The following schools will be showcasing career academies: Middle Schools – Bellview, Ernest Ward, Warrington, Woodham, and Workman. High Schools – Escambia, Northview, Pensacola, Pine Forest, J.M. Tate, and Booker T. Washington.

All current students and families of fifth, sixth, eighth, and ninth grade students in Escambia County are invited to attend the academy showcase to meet academy instructors, students, business partners and to discover opportunities provided through participation in career academies.

The School Choice Department will also be available to assist families with completing applications on site. Families are encouraged to take advantage of this service after gaining insight into the various career academies offered throughout the district.

The career academy application deadline for high school is March 1, 2011 and the deadline for middle school is April 1, 2011. Visit the Workforce Education Department website for online application information at career.escambia.k12.fl.us/home/index.asp. For additional information, contact Yalonda Tibbs, Workforce Instructor, (850) 469-5358 or email ytibbs@escambia.k12.fl.us.

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