CTE Pathways

Recommended Start – 8^th or 9^th Grade

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 3 courses.

About this Program

Grab your cape and learn how to protect organizations and individuals from digital threats.

Courses

1. Digital Information Technology
2. Computer & Network Security Fundamentals
3. Cybersecurity Essentials (Future Offering in 26-27)

Industry Certification: HTML/CSS Word Press Certified Editor (after 1^st course) and ITS Networking Security (after 2^nd course) 

Career Possibilities

• Computer Security Specialist
• Data Security Administrator
• Information Security Analyst

Recommended start - 8th or 9th grade

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 4 courses.

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

1. Artificial Intelligence in the World
2. Applications of Artificial Intelligence 
3. Procedural Programming
4. Foundations of Machine Learning (Future Offering 26-27)

Industry Certification: MS Azure AI Fundamentals (after 2^nd course) and ITS Python (after 3^rd course)

Career Possibilities

• Data Analyst
• Researcher
• Software Engineer
• Software Development Engineer

Recommended start - 8th or 9th grade

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 3 courses.

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

1. Principles of Entrepreneurship
2. Business Management and Law
3. Business Ownership (Future Offering 26-27)

Industry Certifications: Entrepreneurship and Small Business (after 1^st course)

Career Possibilities

• Business Owner/Franchise Manager
• Business Manager
• Sales Representative
• Marketing Manager
• Public Relations Specialist

Recommended Start – 9^th Grade or Later

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 3 courses.

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

1. Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism 
2. Technology for Hospitality & Tourism (Future Offering 26-27)
3. Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management (Future Offering 27-28)

Industry Certification: ServSafe (after 1^st course)

Career Possibilities

• Executive Chef
• Convention, Meeting, and Event Planners
• Hotel General Manager
• Group Sales Manager

Recommended Start – 8^th or 9^th Grade

This program is a planned sequence of 3 courses.

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

1. Digital Information Technology
2. Foundations of Programming
3. Procedural Programming

Industry Certification:  HTML/CSS Word Press Certified Editor (after 1^st course) and ITS Python Cert. (after 2^nd course)

Career Possibilities

• Applications Software Developer
• Applications Web Developer
• Computer Programmer
• Computer System Analyst