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Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival Of The Arts To Benefit Student Scholarships And Art Curriculum In Seminole County Public Schools

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(Sanford, Fla.) November 14, 2016 – After wrapping up the 20th Anniversary of Arts Alive in Seminole!, a fundraising gala for the visual and performing arts in Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS), The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools (The Foundation) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts that will bring additional...

Seminole County Announces 850 New Jobs

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SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL (November 15, 2016) - The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners announced today the creation of 850 new jobs and a nearly $25 million capital investment as part of the Deloitte Consulting LLP expansion project. Deloitte Consulting, one of the world’s largest accounting and professional services firms, will expand on the almost 1,000 jobs created in Seminole...

Orlando, FL Housing Market Report September 2016

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Orlando home sales increase 3 percent as median price continues upward march and climbs 12 percent The median price of Orlando homes rose 12 percent year-over-year in September, while sales increased by 3 percent. The supply of homes available for purchase in the Orlando area slid downward by 10 percent. “Orlando area inventory currently rests at 10,362 homes, which is...

SCPS Internship Expo to be Held Next Week

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October 21, 2016 It is with great enthusiasm that ePathways announces the next Internship Expo to be held Tuesday, November 1st at NOAH's Event Venue in Lake Mary.  This event will connect students to employers interested in hosting interns in spring of 2017.  Our goal is to increase our employer partnerships for spring to maximize learning opportunities for students. SCPS...

Seminole State College Nursing Graduates Lead Rankings in Licensure Exam

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Altamonte Springs, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2016) – Graduates of Seminole State College of Florida's Nursing Program have again surpassed state and national averages on their licensure exams, leading the rankings in Central Florida with a 98.95 percent pass rate. Third-quarter results of the National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX) rate Seminole State College top among other Central Florida programs, including the University...

JEUNESSE® honored as Company of the Year in 8th Annual Golden Bridge Awards®

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Lake Mary, FL — October 12, 2016 — Global youth enhancement company Jeunesse has recently been selected as Company of the Year in the Consumer Products sector of the 2016 Golden Bridge Awards, receiving the prestigious Gold award. The coveted Golden Bridge Awards program was created to recognize the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and businesses worldwide in every...

LEGO® NINJAGO® World Set to Open Jan. 12, 2017 at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

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10/14/2016 10:00:00 AM WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2016) — Starting Jan. 12, 2017, kids are invited to enter a magical martial arts kingdom where you become the ninja in your very own LEGO® NINJAGO® [NIN-JAH-GO] adventure when a whole new theme park land opens at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. LEGO NINJAGO World will add an immersive area filled with several...

Local Employers Invited to Offer Job Shadowing Opportunities for SCPS Students

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(SANFORD, Fla.) October 11, 2016 – Many employers emphasize the need for students to have real world work experience upon entering the workforce. Recognizing and responding to this need, The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools (The Foundation) is excited to announce that the Bank of America Foundation has awarded $10,000 for the SCPS Education Pathways (ePathways) initiative, Shadow for...

Experience North Orlando and Stay in Heathrow, FL

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Explore the best of Orlando’s lush surroundings just minutes from the castles and crowds of Orlando attractions. With miles of scenic rivers and acres of beautiful parks, Orlando North is your passport to the natural beauty of Central Florida. You’ll also go wild for the amazing travel deals here, like luxury hotel rates that are about a third less than...