Career and Technical Education

3 courses - Recommended Start: 8th or 9th grade

About This Program
Create connections between science, technology, agriculture, and sustainability as you learn how the agricultural industry works and how you can help advance it.

Courses
Agriscience Foundations I 
Agricultural Communications II 
Agricultural Communications III 

Career Possibilities
Agricultural Engineer, Botanist, Farmer, Landscape Architect

Professional Certifications
Agricultural Associate Certification (after 1st course), Agriculture Communications Specialist (after 2nd or 3rd course), Agritechnology Specialist Certification (after 3rd course)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}

3 courses - Recommended Start: 8th or 9th grade

About This Program
Gain in-depth knowledge of the healthcare system while learning what it takes to be a healthcare professional.

Courses
Anatomy & Physiology (honors recommended)
Health Science Foundations
Allied Health Assisting 3

Career Possibilities
Dental Hygienist, Sonographer, Physical Therapist, Radiographer

Professional Certifications
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (after 1st course), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPTC) (after 2nd course), Certified EKG Technician (CET) (after 3rd course)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}

3 courses - Recommended Start: 8th or 9th grade

About This Program
Learn how to protect organizations and individuals from digital threats.

Courses
Digital Information Technology 
Computer and Network Security Fundamentals 
Cybersecurity Essentials 

Career Possibilities
Computer Security Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst

Professional Certifications
CompTIA Security+ (after 3rd course)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}

3 courses - Recommended Start: 8th or 9th grade

About This Program
Gain a fundamental understanding of AI systems and their components, including perception, machine learning, human AI interaction, societal impacts, and ethics, while learning specialized programming skills and AI system design.

Courses
Artificial Intelligence in the World
Applications of Artificial Intelligence 
Procedural Programming

Career Possibilities
Data Analyst, Researcher, Software Engineer, Software Development Engineer

Professional Certifications
MS 365 Fundamentals (after 3rd course), PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming (after 3rd course)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}

3 courses - Recommended Start: 9th or 10th grade

About This Program
The courses in this program provide students with practical experiences in computer programming, algorithms, program design structure, logical thinking, development methodologies, essential programming techniques, implementation issues, and more.

Courses
Foundations of Programming
Procedural Programming or AP Computer Science Principles 
AP Computer Science A

Career Possibilities
Computer Users Support Specialist, Computer Programming Assistant Computer Network Architect, Computer Systems Analyst

Professional Certifications
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (after 1st or 2nd course), Python Coding Specialist (after 1st course), PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming (after Procedural Programming)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}

2 courses - Recommended Start: 8th or 9th grade

About This Program
The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship, provide the skills needed to evaluate their potential as business owners, and to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.

Courses
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Business Management and Law

Career Possibilities
Business Owner/Franchise Manager, Business Manager, Sales Representative, Marketing Manager, Public Relations Specialist

Professional Certifications
Entrepreneurship and Small Business (after 1st course), Design for Delight (after 2nd course)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}

3 courses - Recommended Start: 9th grade or later

About This Program
Take your learning to new heights, and destinations, as you dive into travel segments—like airlines, hotels, and cruise ships—to learn the customer service skills and selling techniques needed for success in the “industry of fun.”

Courses
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Technology for Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism Management

Career Possibilities
Executive Chef, Event Planner (for Conventions, Meetings, etc.), Hotel General Manager, Group Sales Manager

3 courses - Recommended Start: 9th grade or later

About This Program
Support the next generation of leaders by learning the technical and soft skills you’ll need to become a professional educator.

Courses
Introduction to the Teaching Profession
Human Growth and Development
Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction

Career Possibilities
Human Resources Manager, Principal, Social Worker, Teacher, Instructor

3 courses - Recommended Start: 8th or 9th grade

About This Program
Take your knack for new technology and problem solving to the next level! This program provides technical skills in web development and programming along with opportunities for college credit.

Courses
Digital Information Technology 
Foundations of Programming 
Procedural Programming 

Career Possibilities
Applications Software or Web Developer, Computer Programmer, Computer System Analyst

Professional Certifications
PCAP - Certified Associate in Python Programming (after 2nd course), Python Coding Specialist (after 3rd course)

^{*After completion of the required course with a grade of 90% or higher, students must meet the practice requirements in order to be issued a voucher for the industry certification exam.}