HIGH SCHOOL CAREER PATHWAYS

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER PATHWAYS High school students can pursue several career pathways during their time in high school. Career pathways allow students to receive training in specified career areas that build upon each other. Students who enroll in courses in a specific pathway are more likely to graduate from high school, earn a transferable industry credential (certification) and are more prepared for the rigor of postsecondary training. TYPES OF CAREER PATHWAYS Cluster: Health Science Pathways: Therapeutic Services or Diagnostic Services CTE Program Area: Health Sciences Education Career Academy: Vance Medical Academy Cluster: Law/Public Safety/Corrections/ Security Pathway: Emergency and Fire Management Services CTE Program Area: Trades & Industrial Education Career Academy: Fire/Public Safety Academy Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathways: Animal Systems, Plant Systems or Food Products & Processing Systems CTE Program Areas: Agricultural Education and Family & Consumer Sciences Education Fire/Public Safety Academy Cluster: Architecture & Construction Pathway: Construction CTE Program Area: Trades & Industrial Education CTE (Career & Technical Education) Page 1

Cluster: Arts, AV Technology & Communications Pathway: Audio/Video Technology and Visual Arts CTE Program Area: Technology Engineering & Design Education Clusters: Business Management, Finance & Information Technology Pathway: Business Finance, Web and Digital Communication CTE Program Area: Business, Finance & Information Technology Education Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism Pathway: Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services CTE Program Area: Family & Consumer Science Education Cluster: Human Services Pathway: Early Childhood Development and Services CTE Program Area: Family & Consumer Sciences Education Cluster: Manufacturing Pathway: Advanced Manufacturing (Manufacturing Production & Process Development) CTE Program Area: Trades & Industrial Education Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Pathway: Engineering and Technology CTE Program Area: Technology Engineering & Design Education Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Pathway: Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Other Facts About CTE Program Career Area: Pathways Trades & Industrial Education Career pathways are sub-groupings of occupations within a Career Cluster. Career Clusters are groupings of occupations used as an organizational tool for curriculum design and instruction. The Career Cluster approach makes it easier for students to make course selections that are related to their educational goals. Career pathways consist of a series of courses that are connected because they support a pathway for a student to follow in preparation for specific careers. Career pathways eliminate guesswork and are clearly connected to postsecondary educational opportunities and/or business and industry career options. Page 2

Career Academies: Vance Medical Academy & Fire/Public Safety Academy Two career pathways have expanded into career academies. They include the Vance Medical Academy and the Fire/Public Safety Academy. Both are located on the campus of Southern Vance High School. Career academies are developed around a career theme. The Vance Medical Academy has a health science focus while the Fire and Public Safety Academy focuses on fire technology and public safety. Each year the same group (cohort) of academy students enrolls in Career and Technical Education courses aligned with the career theme. The curriculum is based on a career theme that helps students see relationships and connections between academic subjects and their application in the real world of work in a particular Career Cluster/Pathway. Career academies fully integrate academic and technical skills that prepare students for postsecondary education, training, and productive entry into the workforce. Each academy student participates in several work-based learning activities such as job shadowing, career fairs, career themed industry tours and internships. An application process is used for each academy. Descriptions of each academy and career pathways for each academy are provided in the sections that follow. VANCE MEDICAL ACADEMY The Vance Medical Academy (VMA) is a highly specialized medical career academy. It is designed to provide a strong foundation for successful entry into the Health Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career pathways. The VMA helps to prepare students for meeting the health science career projection for the 21st century. The VMA provides a rigorous curriculum, problem-based learning, industry certifications and opportunities to participate in clinical experiences in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and/or private practices. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in college courses while in high school through the Promise Program at Vance-Granville Community College. Rising ninth graders are recruited each year and must complete the application process. Applications can be accessed online on the Vance County Schools webpage or through the middle school guidance counselors. Students who get accepted in the Vance Medical Academy will be expected to purchase at least two uniforms and wear them four days a week while at school. Students will also be expected to get a laptop during the laptop deployment period to use with the courses. Page 3

Courses for the Vance Medical Academy are located in two career pathways. These pathways include Therapeutic Services and Diagnostic Services. The recommended course sequence is included below. Recommended Course Sequence for Therapeutic Services or Diagnostic Services Pathways English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Earth Science Biology Physical Science Foreign Language (Optional) Health Science Course Biomedical Technology I Health Science I Fundamentals of Gerontology (Availability TBA) Pharmacy Technology (Availability TBA) Health Science Course Biomedical Technology II Health Science II Health Sciences II Nursing Fundamentals (Internship) Microsoft Excel & Access Promise Course Credentials Available MS Office Specialist ( CPR & First Aid MS Office Specialist ( ) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I NC Career Readiness (NC WorkKeys) Healthcare careers are among the fastest growing occupational projections between 2012-2022. Page 4

FIRE/PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY The Fire/Public Safety Academy is a result of the partnership with the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshall, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and local fire departments. The Academy is located on the campus of Southern Vance High School. The Fire/Public Safety Academy offers courses in public safety and fire technology. The curriculum is rigorous, uses problem-based learning and prepares students for public safety careers and industry certifications in fire technology. Students who get accepted in the Fire/Public Safety Academy will be expected to purchase a tee shirt to wear on designated days while at school. Students will also be expected to get a laptop during the laptop deployment period to use with the courses. The recommended course sequence is included below. Recommended Course Sequence for Emergency & Fire Management Services Pathway English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Earth Science Biology Physical Science Foreign Language or or Fire/Public Safety Course Fire/Public Safety Course Public Safety I Public Safety II Fire Technology I Fire Technology II Public Safety II Fire Technology I Fire Technology II Fire Technology III or or or Promise Course Credentials Available MS Office Specialist (MOS) CPR & First Aid Fire Technology by Modules MOS Fire Technology by Modules NC Career Readiness (NC WorkKeys) Page 5

Pathways in the Animal Systems, Plant Systems or Food Products & Processing Systems prepare students to: Develop better and more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Develop ways to improve nutritional value of crops and the quality of seeds. They use genetic engineering and develop crops resistant to pests and drought. Develop new food sources, analyze food content and develop ways to process, prepare, package or store food according to industry and government regulations. Recommended Course Sequence for Animal Systems, Plant Systems or Food Products & Processing Systems English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science Foreign Language Open Animal Systems Agri-science Applications or Animal Science I Animal Science I Animal Science II Animal Science II CTE Advanced Studies or CTE Internship Plant Systems Agri-science Applications or Horticulture I Horticulture I Horticulture II Horticulture II CTE Advanced Studies or CTE Internship s Microsoft Excel and Access Entrepreneurship I Promise Credentials Available MS Office Specialist (Microsoft Word & MS Office Specialist (Excel & Access) NC Certified Plant Professional NC Certified Plant Professional NC Career Readiness (NC WorkKeys) Page 6

The Construction Pathway prepares students to: Build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities. This pathway incudes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills. Recommended Course Sequence for Construction Pathway English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science Foreign Language Open Construction Core & Sustainable Construction Carpentry I or Masonry I or Drafting I Carpentry II or Masonry II or Drafting II Architectural CTE Advanced Studies or CTE Internship Construction Introduction to Trades & Industrial Education Carpentry I or Manufacturing I Carpentry II Manufacturing II (Availability TBA) CTE Advanced Studies or CTE Internship s Microsoft Excel and Access Entrepreneurship I Promise Credentials Available MS Office Specialist (Microsoft Word & MS Office Specialist (Excel & Access) NC Career Readiness NCCER (National Center for Construction Education) (NC WorkKeys) Page 7

The Audio/Video Technology and Visual Arts are two pathways that students can pursue. The pathway for Audio/Video Technology prepares students to work in the AV communications industry through manufacturing, selling, renting, designing, installing, integrating, operating and repairing the equipment of audiovisual communications. Students who pursue the Visual Arts pathway create art to communicate ideas, thoughts or feelings. They use a variety of methods and materials as well as the computer for diagrams and illustrations. Recommended Course Sequence for Audio/Video Technology & Visual Arts Pathway English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science or or Audio/Video/Visual Arts Multimedia & Webpage Design Digital Media I Advanced Digital Media CTE Internship or Promise Audio/Video/Visual Arts Adobe Visual Design Adobe Digital Design Adobe Video Design CTE Internship or Promise Audio/Video/Visual Arts Technology, Engineering & Design Scientific & Technical Visualization I Scientific & Technical Visualization II Game Art Design (Availability TBA) CTE Internship or Promise Credentials Available Microsoft Office Specialist ( ) Adobe s Adobe s Adobe s NC Career Readiness (WorkKeys) Page 8

In the Business, Finance and Information Technology Pathway, students may access three career pathways. Business Information Management is an umbrella term which includes careers that provide a bridge between processes/initiatives and information technology. Students will learn how to align business and information technology goals. Business Finance refers to the management of policy and strategy in a company. Students will develop skills in accounting and budgeting. Web and Digital Communication involve creating, designing and producing interactive multimedia products and services, including development of digitally-generated or computer-enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications and marketing. Recommended Course Sequence for Business, Finance and Information Technology Pathway English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science Business and Finance Business and Finance Personal Finance Principles of Business Microsoft Excel & Access I Accounting I Accounting II Accounting I Accounting II Entrepreneurship I Entrepreneurship II Advanced Studies or CTE Internship or Career & Course Web & Digital Communication Multimedia & Webpage Design Principles of Business Entrepreneurship I Entrepreneurship II Credentials Available MS Office Specialist (Microsoft Word & EverFi (Financial Literacy) MS Office Specialist (Microsoft Excel & Access NC Career Readiness (WorkKeys) Page 9

Courses in the Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services Pathway prepare students to manage and work in the restaurant industry. Student have the opportunity to participate in on-campus hands-on training. Recommended Course Sequence for Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science Foreign Language or Restaurant & Food/Beverage Service Foods I Foods I Foods II Enterprise Foods II Enterprise Restaurant & Food/Beverage Service Introduction to Culinary Arts & Hospitality Culinary Arts & Hospitality I Culinary Arts & Hospitality II Multimedia & Webpage Design Microsoft Excess & Access Personal Finance Principles of Business Credentials Available Microsoft Office Specialist ( ) ServSafe Food Handler MS Office Specialist (Microsoft Excel & Access) ServSafe Food Handler ServSafe Food Protection Manager ServSafe Food Protection Manager EverFi (Financial Literacy) NC Career Readiness (WorkKeys) Page 10

Students who pursue careers in early childhood development and services nurture and teach children. Courses in the Early Childhood Development and Services Pathway provide internship experiences. Recommended Course Sequence for Early Childhood Development and Services Pathway English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science Foreign Language or Early Childhood Development & Services Parenting & Child Development Early Childhood Education I Early Childhood Education I Early Childhood Education II Early Childhood Education II Advanced Studies s Personal Finance Principles of Business or Entrepreneurship I Credentials Available Microsoft Office Specialist ( First Aid & CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) EverFi (Financial Literacy) Foundation Provided for Student Application to Lead Teacher Equivalency NC Career Readiness (WorkKeys) Page 11

The Advanced Manufacturing (Manufacturing Production Process Development) Pathway allows students to pursue several options while in high school. Qualified students can enroll in college courses and work towards certification in Electronics Engineering Technology, Sustainable Technologies and Welding Technology (diploma). Electronics Engineering Technology (C40200C) (Open to 9 th & 10 th Graders) Open to Freshmen/Sophomores (Included in Promise Program at Vance-Granville Community College) The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects. This course of study prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems. Potential Career Options: Completers should qualify for employment as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician and production control technician. Sustainability Technologies C40370C) (Open to 9 th & 10 th Graders) The Sustainability Technologies curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in environmental, construction, renewable energy, or related industries, where key emphasis is placed on energy production and waste reduction along with sustainable technologies. Course work includes renewable energy, green building technology, and environmental technologies. Graduates should qualify for positions within the renewable energy, construction and/or environmental industries. Potential Career Options: Employment opportunities exist in both government and private industry sectors where graduates may function as renewable energy technicians, sustainability consultants, environmental technicians, or green building supervisors. Welding Technology Diploma (D50420D) (Open to 9 th and 10 th Graders) The Welding Technology curriculum provides students a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industries. Course work in this program covers consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in blueprint reading, welding inspection, and more prepare students for continuing their education towards a welding diploma. Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Page 12

Students can also follow the recommended sequence of courses in the Advanced Manufacturing Pathway. Recommended Course Sequence for Advanced Manufacturing Pathway English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science or or Advanced Manufacturing Introduction to Trades & Industrial Education and /or Microsoft Word/ Drafting I and/or Manufacturing I Manufacturing II (Availability TBA) Courses CTE Internship Advanced Manufacturing Drafting I Microsoft Word/ Drafting II Engineering VGCC-Welding Technology Diploma Courses Career & CTE Internship VGCC Course Electronic Engineering Technology (C40200C) ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I ELC 133 II Circuit Analysis II ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II ELN 131 Analog Electronic I ELN 133 Digital Electronics ELN 131 Analog Electronic I ELN 133 Digital Electronics ELN 150 CAD for Electronics ELN 150 CAD for Electronics VGCC Course Sustainability Technology C40370C VGCC Course Sustainability Technology C40370C Credentials Available See VGCC Career & Program See VGCC Career & Program Microsoft Office Specialist (Microsoft Word/ See VGCC Career & Program See VGCC Career & Program Solid Works See VGCC Career & Program See VGCC Career & Program See VGCC Career & Program See VGCC Career & Program NC Career Readiness (WorkKeys) Page 13

The Engineering and Technology Pathway is one focus for the STEM (Science, Technology, and Engineering & Math) Career Cluster. This pathway requires students to study and apply principles from advanced mathematics, life sciences, physical science, earth and space science, and technology. Students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Apply mathematics, science and technology concepts to solve problems quantitatively in engineering projects involving design, development or production in various technologies. Recognize the core concepts of technology and their relationships with engineering, science and math, and other subjects. Recommended Course Sequence Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathways English English 1 or English 2 English 2 English 3 English 4 Science Science Science Science Science Foreign Language or STEM Drafting I Drafting II Architectural Drafting II Architectural Drafting II Engineering Drafting II Engineering Technology Engineering & Design Scientific Visualization STEM Technology, Engineering & Design Technological Design Scientific Visualization I Scientific Visualization II Personal Finance Entrepreneurship I Principles of Business Promise Credentials Available Solid Works Microsoft Office Specialist Solid Works EverFi (Financial Literacy) Solid Works NC Career Readiness (WorkKeys) Page 14

QUICK FACTS: Experts project 47 million job openings by 2018. About one third will require an associate s degree or certificate. Nearly all will require real world skills that can be introduced and or mastered through CTE Programs. Students who have attained a credential have a documented skill set, are more marketable in the employment area and better prepared to succeed in a postsecondary environment. Career & Technical Education students in North Carolina graduate from high school at a high rate (90%). Almost all (95%) CTE students in NC complete high school on time. More than 9 out of 10 secondary CTE students in NC were employed, in the military, or in postsecondary education or advanced training six months after graduation in 2009-2010. Credentialing makes a difference for NC high school students. Fifty-five percent of hiring managers consider employee certification as criteria for hiring and 46% of hiring managers consider employee certification as criteria for promotion. Nationwide, CTE programs are changing, evolving and innovating to better serve the country s needs. CTE is creating an educational environment that integrates core academics with real-world relevance. The North Carolina CTE Snapshot indicates that from 2015-2018: Business Management and Administration will be the largest Career Cluster overall. Health Sciences will be the fastest growing Career Cluster, increasing by 27% by 2018. Thirty-nine percent of all jobs in North Carolina will be found in Business Management and Administration, Marketing, Sales and Services and Hospitality and Tourism. In NC, by 2018, there will be about 466,000 jobs for those with certificates. http://www.careertech.org/sites/default/files/northcarolinac TESnapshot2011.pdf Page 15

In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Vance County Schools administers all state operated educational programs, employment activities and admission without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemptions is appropriate and allowed by law. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to: Career & Technical Education Director Vance County Schools P O Box 7001 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, NC 27536 Telephone: 252-492-2127 Fax: 252-431-3696 Page 16