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Build Your Future with Career & Technical Education
Department Contacts
Calli Pickens
K-12 CTE Program Coordinator
Michael McDaniel
Secondary CTE College and Career Coordinator
Leon County Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs open doors to opportunity—helping students earn high school credit, college credit, and industry-recognized certifications that set them apart. These programs are challenging and future-focused, preparing students for college while building the real-world skills Florida employers need today.
Through our CTE pathways, students will:
Gain the skills and confidence to excel in the Florida workforce—and beyond
Learn high-demand, industry-relevant skills that open doors to employment, cross-training, or new career fields
Begin not just a job, but a meaningful career journey
Students in Leon County Schools have the opportunity to earn industry certifications that can also translate into college credit towards an A.S. Degree Program within the Florida state university system. These credentials allow students and families to save significantly on tuition and fees by completing career programs while still in high school.
Curious about the value of these certifications? Click here to view the College Cost Savings through Industry Certification document.
Your future is waiting—start building it through Career and Technical Education.

At Leon County Schools, our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs empower students to explore their interests, compete in a modern workforce, and succeed as lifelong learners. We prepare students for real careers available right here in our community and across the state of Florida—careers that offer opportunity, stability, and growth.
Our CTE pathways deliver hands-on, work-based learning experiences that align with student passions and the needs of today’s employers. From middle school through high school, students can pursue rigorous, engaging career pathways that represent every major sector of the workforce.
CTE offers something truly unique in education. These programs immerse students in a wide variety of subjects—blending academic knowledge, creative problem-solving, and technical skill development—with one goal: preparing students for life. Learning happens through real experience, guided by qualified, industry-certified instructors who bring workplace knowledge directly into the classroom.
These programs open doors to high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers. Students can earn nationally recognized industry certifications that become a powerful springboard, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately or continue their education at the next level.
Your future doesn’t have to wait.
Take the first step today—explore our Career and Technical Education programs and discover the pathway that’s right for you.
Offices located at:
Lively Technical College
500 Appleyard Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Phone: 850-487-7555
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Calli Pickens
K-12 CTE Program Coordinator
Michael McDaniel
Secondary CTE College and Career Coordinator
