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S , Gifford Neighborhood Plan 2014 J` • High School Education As currently structured, students are required to enroll in one of the programs while they are in ninth grade and start the program in 10th grade. Each program continues from 10th grade through 12th grade. These programs are consistent with the Legislative Act passed in 2007. The purpose of that act was to provide a statewide planning partnership between business and education communities to expand and retain high-value industry, sustain a vibrant state economy, and provide funding for programs with industry certification credentials. The School District also participates with Indian River State College (IRSC), through the Research Coast Consortium, to award students college credits through completion of AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) programs. High School Students also have the option of dual enrollment for classes at Indian River State College. Through the Florida Ready to Work Credential program, students are assessed in Applied Mathematics, and Reading. With a Florida Ready to Work Credential, a young person can provide an employer with proof that they have workplace skills. The Florida Ready to Work Credential program is sponsored and funded by the State of Florida, and is administered at Sebastian River and Vero Beach High Schools. • Adult Education The School District also offers adult education programs in 7 health related areas, 2 security areas, and 1 in the area of culinary arts. Descriptions of these 10 programs are contained in Appendix A at the end of this report. Indian River State College Academic and Technical Programs Indian River State College (IRSC) IRSC is ranked as the 4th Most Affordable College in the County by the US Department of Education. It is also ranked as the 10th Top Public Regional College in the South by US News and World Report. In Indian River County, IRSC serves students from the Mueller Campus in Vero Beach, the Historic Elementary School in Sebastian, three locations in Fellsmere, and two locations in Gifford (Alternative Education Center and Gifford Youth Activity Center). Each year, over 5000 students are served in Indian River County. Among those students, a majority are working on their AA (Associates of Arts) Degree, planning to continue on toward a Bachelor's Degree. In Indian River County, vocational/technical programs offered include HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ice Machines); Nursing; EMT; Business; Accounting; Digital Media; Graphic Design; Computer Science; Interior Design; Security Guard Training; Early Childhood Instruction, Culinary Arts; Drafting; Office Administration; Paralegal; Human Services; and Criminal Justice. Community Development Indian River County 30