Grand County High School PATHWAY COMPLETER BOOKLET CTE DEPARTMENT. Grand County School District 604 South 400 East Moab, UT 84532

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1 Grand County High School PATHWAY COMPLETER BOOKLET CTE DEPARTMENT Grand County School District 604 South 400 East Moab, UT 84532

2 1 Grand County High School What is a Career Pathway? CTE Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to postsecondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate. Students who focus on a pathway acquire the skills necessary for entry into well-paid careers with high potential for rapid financial growth, increased levels of responsibility, and a high degree of personal satisfaction. Utah has 7 areas of study within the career pathways: Agricultural Education Business & Marketing Education Family & Consumer Science Education Health Science Education Information Technology Education Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Technology and Engineering Education Within each of these 7 areas, students can investigate a variety of career options. For example, in Family & Consumer Sciences Education, a student can complete a pathway in 3 areas: Family & Consumer Sciences Family & Human Services Food Services & Culinary Arts Interior Design Area of Study Or Career Cluster Career Pathway s Simply stated, career pathways are a roadmap to completing a sequence of courses. Each pathway will outline the classes each student will complete to earn the medallion. Pathways also show students related career fields in the future.

3 2 Grand County High School Pathway Completion As an incentive for students who have completed a state recognized pathway concentration in their chosen CTE course of study, students will earn a medallion to be worn during graduation ceremonies. REQUIREMENTS Each student will complete the basic requirements for state recognized pathway concentration for Grand County High School. Each student will: Complete total credits required for students chosen pathway area Complete all high school graduation requirements in order to earn a pathway Medallion Requirements: In order to wear the medallion at graduation, the student must meet with the CTE Coordinator for review before the end of the third trimester of the senior year. Criterion: Specific courses are listed in the attached pages for each of the 7 Career Pathways. Please note: Classes in this booklet are listed as Grand County High School courses. Transfer courses from other institutions may not fit the criterion listed. Please consult the GCHS Counseling Office with transfer credit questions. Table of Contents GCHS - CTE Career Pathways

4 3 Grand County High School Agricultural Education o Production/Processing Animal Science... 4 Business and Marketing Education o Accounting & Finance... 5 Family and Consumer Sciences Education o Family & Human Services... 6 o Food Services & Culinary Arts... 7 o Interior Design... 8 Information Technology Education o Digital Media... 9 Skilled & Technical Sciences Education o Building Trades Carpentry o Communication Television Broadcast Technician o Precision & Production Trades Cabinetmaking/Millwork o Visual Arts Commercial Art o Visual Arts - Commercial Photography Technology and Engineering Education o Design Technology... 15

5 4 Grand County High School AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Food Production/Processing Systems Animal Science IA.5 Animal Science IB.5 Agricultural Science IA.5 Agricultural Science IB.5 Select All Below 1 Careers in agriculture are growing Utah produces crops and livestock worth over $1.5 billion each year. Sample Career Occupations: Career Title Average Utah Salary Education Needed Animal Technician $19,970 High School Diploma + OJT Veterinary Technician $30,290 Associate s Degree Livestock/Agricultural Inspector $30,920 Bachelor s Degree Animal Nutritionist $55,240 Bachelor s Degree Agricultural Education Teacher $55,620 Bachelor s Degree Animal Geneticist $58,610 Bachelor s Degree Farm Manager $69,300 High School Diploma Veterinarian $84,460 Doctorate Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH.gov)

6 5 Grand County High School BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION Accounting & Finance Accounting I.5 Accounting II.5 Select All Below 2 Business Communication I.5 Business Law.5 Economics.5 Careers in accounting often require higher education. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a high demand career in tax and health care areas. Accountant $60,050 Bachelor s Degree Accounting Clerk $35,170 High School Diploma + OJT Appraisers $49,540 High School Diploma + Long Term OJT Bookkeeper $32,570 High School Diploma + OJT Business Education Teacher $51,910 Bachelor s Degree Chief Financial Officer $109,740 Bachelor s Degree Insurance Underwriter $61,900 Bachelor s Degree Tax Examiner $50,440 Bachelor s Degree Tax Preparer $33,860 High School Diploma + OJT Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH.gov)

7 6 Grand County High School FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Family and Human Services Child Development.5 Foods and Nutrition I.5 Adult Roles and Financial Literacy (USU only).5 Select From Below 1.5 Foods and Nutrition II.5 Teen Living.5 Human Development.5 (USU only) According to the U.S. Department of Labor, family and community service employees hold about 2.2 million jobs. Day Care Worker $19,390 High School Diploma Counselor $45,740 Master s Degree Marriage and Family Therapist $52,520 Master s Degree Social Worker $53,370 Bachelor s Degree Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher $55,680 Bachelor s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH.gov)

8 7 Grand County High School FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Food Services and Culinary Arts Foods and Nutrition I.5 Foods and Nutrition II.5 ProStart IA.5 ProStart IB.5 Select From Below 1 ProStart IIA.5 ProStart IIB.5 Restaurant jobs represent 9 percent of employment in Utah. Currently, Utah restaurants employ 111,600 individuals and contribute over $3.6 billion in sales. Baker $23,320 HS Diploma Food Processing Worker $29,840 HS Diploma + OJT Chef $41,800 HS Diploma + OJT Food Service Manager $49,280 HS Diploma + OJT Hotel & Motel Manager $48,960 HS Diploma + OJT Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher $55,680 Bachelor s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH.gov)

9 8 Grand County High School FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION Interior Design Interior Design I.5 Interior Design II.5 Select From Below 2 Clothing I.5 Advanced Woods.5 Design & Visual Communications.5 Architectural Design I.5 Architectural Design II.5 Nationwide, employment of interior designers is projected to increase 13 percent for all occupations through Interior Design $53,720 Bachelor s Degree Furniture Finisher $29,780 High School Diploma Retail Manager/Buyer $58,080 High School Diploma + Long Term OJT Architect $69,980 Bachelor s Degree Fashion Designer $ 43,950 High School Diploma + Long Term OJT Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH.gov)

10 9 Grand County High School INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Digital Media Digital Media IA.5 Digital Media IB.5 3D Animation.5 3D Graphics.5 Select From Below 1 Basic Digital Photography.5 Commercial & Advertising Art.5 Video Production I.5 Design & Visual Communications.5 With almost 3 billion internet users worldwide and 1 billion websites worldwide the demand for individuals skilled in digital media is high. Bookbinder $25,900 High School Diploma + OJT Page Layout Workers $35,035 High School Diploma + OJT Art Director $67, Bachelor s Degree Advertising Manager $69,250 Bachelor s Degree Public Relations Manager $80,660 Bachelor s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH.gov)

11 10 Grand County High School SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION Building Trades - Carpentry Basic Construction.5 Carpentry IA.5 Carpentry IB.5 Select From Below 1.5 Technical Design I.5 Architectural Design I.5 Architectural Design II.5 Woodworking.5 Advanced Woodworking.5 Accounting.5 Carpentry is the largest occupation of the construction trades with over 36% as self-employed. General Construction Workers $28,100 High School Diploma Construction Helpers $29,540 High School Diploma + OJT Construction Inspectors $51,220 High School Diploma + OJT Cost Estimators $60,070 Bachelor s Degree Construction Managers $74,760 Associate s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

12 11 Grand County High School SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION Communication Television Broadcasting Technician Video Production I.5 Video Production II.5 Select From Below 2 Digital Media.5 Design & Visual Communications.5 Basic Film.5 Digital Film.5 In Utah, employment of sound engineering technicians is projected to increase 2.9% through the year Broadcast Technician $22,710 Associate s Degree Film and Video Editor $34,570 Bachelor s Degree Videographer $51,640 Bachelor s Degree Videogame Designers $74,080 Bachelor s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

13 12 Grand County High School SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION Precision Production Trades Cabinetmaking- Millwork Woodworking.5 Advanced Woods.5 Select From Below 2 Design & Visual Communications.5 Accounting I.5 Jobs prospects will be best for highly skilled workers and those with knowledge of computerized machine tool operation. General Construction Workers $28,100 High School Diploma Construction Helpers $29,540 High School Diploma + OJT Cabinetmaker $30,910 High School Diploma + OJT Carpenters $35,510 High School Diploma + OJT Construction Inspectors $51,220 High School Diploma + OJT Cost Estimators $60,070 Bachelor s Degree Construction Managers $74,760 Associate s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

14 13 Grand County High School SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION Visual Arts Commercial Art Design & Visual Communications.5 Commercial & Advertising Art.5 Select From Below 2 3D Graphics.5 3D Animation.5 Technical Design I.5 Basic Film Photography.5 Basic Digital Photography.5 Accounting I.5 Architectural Design I.5 In Utah, the employment of graphic designers is projected to grow 2.8% through Graphic Designer $39,160 Bachelor s Degree Fashion Designer $ 43,950 High School Diploma + Long Term OJT Multi-media Artist/Animator $53,770 Bachelor s Degree Industrial Designer $59,610 Bachelor s Degree Art Director $67,560 Bachelor s Degree Advertising Manager $69,250 Bachelor s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

15 14 Grand County High School SKILLED & TECHNICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION Visual Arts Commercial Photography Basic Film Photography.5 Basic Digital Photography.5 Select From Below 2 Video Production I.5 3D Graphics.5 3D Animation.5 Design & Visual Communications.5 Accounting I.5 The word photography comes from the Greek words for light and writing. Photograph Processing Workers $22,800 High School Diploma Photographer $28,490 High School Diploma + OJT Graphic Designer $39,160 Bachelor s Degree Camera & Photographic Equipment Repair $51,110 Associate s Degree Camera Operator $51,640 Bachelor s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).

16 15 Grand County High School TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Design Technology Technical Design I.5 Technical Design II.5 Architectural Design I.5 Architectural Design II.5 Select From Below 2 Woodworking.5 Introduction to Auto.5 Advanced Woods.5 Commercial & Advertising Art.5 Accounting I.5 Basic Film.5 Digital Film.5 As technology advances, opportunities will be best for drafters with at least 2 years of post-secondary training and computer-aided design system experience. Surveying (Map Drafter) $38,340 High School Diploma Drafter $49,670 Associate s Degree Engineering Technician $61,230 Associate s Degree Career data provided by UtahFutures.org and Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).