flight exploration program features VR systems, flight simulators, robotics, dual-credit coursework, and even sessions in a zero-gravity laboratory. Harris says the district is “really thinking about readiness for those industry certifications in our career and technical education programs.” Baluta adds that early college credit makes students particularly strong candidates for employers and points to the EFSC aerospace technician program — shaped in part by Lockheed — as especially compelling to hiring managers. He also stresses that “career and technical education does not preclude someone from going to a four-year institution,” instead offering “a unique pathway for growth in a cost-effective way.” STATE-OF-THE-ART LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS The district has invested heavily in facilities that mirror real industry settings. Dr. Rendell describes one high school where “we have an aviation program HVAC SOLUTIONS FOR COMFORTABLE, HIGHPERFORMANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. LEARN MORE AT DAIKINAPPLIED.COM 205 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12 BREVARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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