Brevard school district superintendent Mark Rendell to join Eastern Florida State College

Dr. Mark Rendell is leaving his position as Brevard Public Schools superintendent to become Eastern Florida State College’s vice president of workforce education, Brevard County school district officials announced on Thursday.At EFSC, Rendell will oversee workforce and career education initiatives, strengthen partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders, and expand programs that prepare students for high-demand careers, according to the college. His priorities will include helping meet the Space Coast’s growing need for skilled workers in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and technology, the school wrote in a news release.During his tenure at Brevard Public Schools, Rendell championed career and technical education programs that now include 49 offerings tied to 83 industry certifications. The district reports that students now earn more than 5,000 industry certifications annually, preparing them for careers in fields ranging from construction and manufacturing to