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Nease's Career Academies

3 Incredible Programs. 6 Full-Time Instructors. 800+ Involved Students. Endless Opportunities.

Academy Applications for 2025-26

Applications for Academies/Programs of Interest at Nease High School will open from  January 6th – January 24th at 5 pm.  If your student is going to be a 9th or 10th grader for the 2025-26 school year, and lives in St. Johns County, they are eligible to apply to Career Academies/Programs of Interest.  If accepted via the lottery process in February 2025, the student will start that Academy program in the 2025-26 school year. If you have questions, reach to Nease’s Academy Coordinator, Jaime Combs: jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

 Important Dates: 

Nease Academy Open House, Jan. 22nd, 2025: Join us for a campus tour at 5:30 pm, a general information session on our programs and the application process at 6 pm, and breakout sessions to learn more about the programs your student is most interested in from 6:40 – 7:15 pm.

 

What’s been happening in the Stellar Academy of Engineering? Read our blog posts here: Stellar Academy of Engineering Articles

Mission Statement

The Stellar Academy of Engineering provides high quality curriculum which exposes a diverse group of students to aspects relevant to the expansive engineering field.  Through business and academic involvement, students gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel academically, socially and professionally.

If your student is considering a career in Engineering, this is the Academy to join. In Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering, we’re providing innovative curriculum by partnering with Stellar, a global leader in engineering and design, working with professionals in the field, and offering our students unique opportunities to truly explore the many career paths open to those who have a passion for engineering. With hands-on projects, unique field trips, engaging guest speakers, and internship opportunities, join the Stellar Academy of Engineering for a high school engineering education like no other.

The Stellar Academy of Engineering was formed in partnership with Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, engineering, construction, and mechanical services worldwide, headquartered in Jacksonville. Stellar recognizes the need to increase the quality, diversity and number of students prepared to pursue a career in engineering. Students benefit from this unique relationship through the real-world projects and perspective these engineers bring to the classroom. Stellar and other business partners provide valuable work-based learning opportunities such as internships and job shadowing. We have had Academy interns go on to be hired by business partners to start working in engineering firms while going to college.

In addition to strong partners in our community, we offer Academy students opportunities to prepare for the engineering industry via field trips, guest speakers, lunch and learns, and industry certification exams.  Through the course of the Academy curriculum, students have the opportunity to earn professional industry certifications in multiple types of 2D and 3D engineering design software.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS:

  • AutoDESK AutoCAD
  • AutoDESK Inventor
  • AutoDESK Revit
  • AutoDESK Fusion 360
  • PMI Project Management Ready

Want to learn more about additional Nease’s Programs of Choice? 

International Baccalaureate Program: https://www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ib/         

Naval JROTC Programhttps://sites.google.com/a/navyjrotc.us/nease-panther-njrotc/?pli=1

For more information on Nease’s Career Academy Programs: 

Jaime Combs, Academy Coordinator         

 904-547-8306  or jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Learn more about the Career Academies throughout St. Johns County High Schools here: 

High School Career Academies

Allen D. Nease High School, as part of the St. Johns County School District, offers the following career and technical programs, including career academies wherein students may earn industry certification: The Stellar Academy of Engineering, The Communications Academy, The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, NJROTC and the International Baccalaureate Program.

The district prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information (and other protected classes included in the district’s nondiscrimination policies).

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The district may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

Mission Statement

The Stellar Academy of Engineering provides high quality curriculum which exposes a diverse group of students to aspects relevant to the expansive engineering field.  Through business and academic involvement, students gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel academically, socially and professionally.

If your student is considering a career in Engineering, this is the Academy to join. In Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering, we’re providing innovative curriculum by partnering with Stellar, a global leader in engineering and design, working with professionals in the field, and offering our students unique opportunities to truly explore the many career paths open to those who have a passion for engineering. With hands-on projects, unique field trips, engaging guest speakers, and internship opportunities, join the Stellar Academy of Engineering for a high school engineering education like no other.

 

The Stellar Academy of Engineering was formed in partnership with Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, engineering, construction, and mechanical services worldwide, headquartered in Jacksonville. Stellar recognizes the need to increase the quality, diversity and number of students prepared to pursue a career in engineering. Students benefit from this unique relationship through the real-world projects and perspective these engineers bring to the classroom. Stellar and other business partners provide valuable work-based learning opportunities such as internships and job shadowing. We have had Academy interns go on to be hired by business partners to start working in engineering firms while going to college.

In addition to strong partners in our community, we offer Academy students opportunities to prepare for the engineering industry via field trips, guest speakers, lunch and learns, and industry certification exams.  Through the course of the Academy curriculum, students have the opportunity to earn professional industry certifications in AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor and Fusion 360 software.

 

Mission Statement

The Stellar Academy of Engineering provides high quality curriculum which exposes a diverse group of students to aspects relevant to the expansive engineering field.  Through business and academic involvement, students gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel academically, socially and professionally.

If your student is considering a career in Engineering, this is the Academy to join. In Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering, we’re providing innovative curriculum by partnering with Stellar, a global leader in engineering and design, working with professionals in the field, and offering our students unique opportunities to truly explore the many career paths open to those who have a passion for engineering. With hands-on projects, unique field trips, engaging guest speakers, and internship opportunities, join the Stellar Academy of Engineering for a high school engineering education like no other.

 

The Stellar Academy of Engineering was formed in partnership with Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, engineering, construction, and mechanical services worldwide, headquartered in Jacksonville. Stellar recognizes the need to increase the quality, diversity and number of students prepared to pursue a career in engineering. Students benefit from this unique relationship through the real-world projects and perspective these engineers bring to the classroom. Stellar and other business partners provide valuable work-based learning opportunities such as internships and job shadowing. We have had Academy interns go on to be hired by business partners to start working in engineering firms while going to college.

In addition to strong partners in our community, we offer Academy students opportunities to prepare for the engineering industry via field trips, guest speakers, lunch and learns, and industry certification exams.  Through the course of the Academy curriculum, students have the opportunity to earn professional industry certifications in AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor and Fusion 360 software.