Established STEM Academies

*Governor's Career and Technical Academy for Renewable Resources and Agricultural Sciences

Halifax County
The program will prepare students for careers in forestry management and leadership in forestry-related industries, including agriculture, biotechnology and manufacturing.

*The Governor's Academy for Innovation, Technology and Engineering (GAITE)

Hampton
The program will focus on electrical and mechanical engineering with instruction provided at high schools in participating school divisions, online and at Thomas Nelson Community College.

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*Governor's Career and Technical Academy in Arlington (GCTAA)

Arlington County
The program at the Arlington Career Center will integrate instruction in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in five focus areas – automotive, digital media, information technology, emergency medical services and engineering.

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*FIRST: Fostering Innovation and Relevance Through STEM and Trades

Suffolk
The program at the Pruden Center for Industry will focus on engineering and industrial trades, health sciences, automotive technology, information technology and human services.

*STEM for LIFE (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for Life-Long Initiatives for Future Education)

Russell County
The program will focus on STEM and will include correlated "hands-on" instruction in science and mathematics for middle school students. Dual-enrollment classes offered at the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA-Wise) Technology Center in Lebanon will be offered to students in Russell, Dickenson, Tazewell, Scott and Lee counties.

*Stafford Academy for Technology (STAT)

Stafford County
The program will focus on information technology, mathematics and engineering with instruction provided at three locations – Brooke Point High School, North Stafford High School and Stafford High School.

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Loudoun Governor's Career and Technical Academy

Loudoun County
This program offers students five career pathways in the areas of agriculture, health care, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and transportation, distribution and logistics.

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Governor's Career and Technical Academy for Engineering Studies

Chesterfield County
This program, located at Lloyd C. Bird High School, offers students two opportunities to pursue engineering studies. The there is the science and mathematics pathway for those who want to pursue an engineering career and the engineering technology program.

Governor's Career & Technical Education Academy for STEM in Richmond

Richmond
Located at the Richmond Technical Center, the Academy focuses on Engineering and Technology and Therapeutic Services career pathways

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The Blue Ridge Crossroads Governor’s Academy for Technical Education (BRCGATE) 

Carroll County
The academy, located at Carroll County High School, provides programs in three pathways:  Engineering and Technology, Construction, and Food Production and Processing Systems.  In addition to serving students in Carroll County, students from Galax City Public Schools and Grayson County Public Schools attend the academy.

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Governor’s STEM Academy for Engineering, Marketing, and Information Technology Studies 

Virginia Beach
The academy, located at Landstown High School and Technology Center, provides programs in three pathways:  Engineering and Technology, Professional Sales and Web and Digital Communications.

The Grassfield High School Governor’s STEM Academy

Chesapeake
The program at the Grassfield High School focuses on engineering and technology, marketing management and programming and software.  Students are provided opportunities to gain meaningful experiences in careers related to the pathways.

New Commonwealth Governor’s STEM Academy at Chantilly High School 

Fairfax County
The program at the Chantilly High School focuses on engineering and technology and network systems. The Academy provides students with the STEM-enriched technological skills necessary to succeed in a related career and postsecondary education.

Governor’s STEM Academy at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology 

Roanoke County
The program at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology  focuses on engineering and technology, facility and mobile equipment maintenance, and journalism and broadcasting.  Student learning and achievement are enhanced through integration of academic, STEM curriculum, applied technology, and increased participation in student organizations.

The Bridging Communities Governor’s STEM Academy at the Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Education Center 

New Kent County
The program at the Bridging Communities Governor’s STEM Academy will emphasize two career clusters, Health Sciences and Engineering and Technology, that will provide students clear pathways among high school and higher education and high-demand jobs.

Lynchburg Regional Governor’s STEM Academy

Lynchburg
The program at the Lynchburg Regional Governor’s STEM Academy focuses on pathways in two Career Clusters: Health Science and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and will provide students academic and technical training in career preparation for Engineering and Technology and Diagnostic Services pathways.

Heritage High School Governor’s STEM Academy

Newport News
The program at the Heritage High School Governor’s STEM Academy focuses on pathways in three Career Clusters: Architecture and Construction, Information Technology and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and will offer a program of study designed to expand options for students to acquire skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  The program combines academic coursework and research experience with a challenging and focused school environment to prepare students for 21st century careers.

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