{"id":3367,"date":"2026-08-25T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/?page_id=3367"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T17:58:19","slug":"pbpa-career-technical-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/pbpa-career-technical-education\/","title":{"rendered":"PBPA Career & Technical Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Forge Your Future Through Hands-On Learning<\/h3>\n

The Welding Technology and Fundamentals program provides students with practical experience in welding, fabrication, workplace safety, blueprint reading, and career readiness. Students develop valuable technical and professional skills while working in a hands-on learning environment that prepares them for future opportunities in the skilled trades.<\/p>\n

Click to Contact:<\/strong> Welding Program Instructor Kevin Hozapfel (Mr. H)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Choose Welding?<\/h3>\n

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\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Hands-On Training<\/strong> Learn by doing in a real welding lab environment.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd0 Technical Skills<\/strong> Develop welding, fabrication, and blueprint reading skills.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Career Exploration<\/strong> Explore high-demand careers in manufacturing and construction.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfaf Workforce Readiness<\/strong> Build professional skills valued by employers.<\/p>\n

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Student Eligibility<\/h3>\n

\u2705 Open to Students in Grades 10 & 11<\/p>\n

\u2705 Two-Year Commitment Required<\/p>\n

\u2705 Independent Transportation Required<\/p>\n

\u2705 Students Must Provide Their Own Steel-Toe Work Boots<\/p>\n

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What Students Can Gain<\/h1>\n

Students who successfully complete the program can:<\/p>\n

\u2705 Develop hands-on welding and fabrication skills\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2705 Learn industry-standard safety practices<\/p>\n

\u2705 Gain experience using professional welding equipment<\/p>\n

\u2705 Build workforce-ready technical skills<\/p>\n

\u2705 Explore career opportunities in the skilled trades<\/p>\n

\u2705 Prepare for potential American Welding Society (AWS)<\/strong> industry credentials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Students Learn<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Technical Skills<\/h3>\n