Build logos and vector images using features in Adobe Illustrator. Enhance photographs using features in Adobe Photoshop. Produce images to be used in business publications and communications. Gain knowledge and skills for careers in the Adobe Academy pathway.
Prepare for an entry-level production worker in the manufacturing environment. Develop basic manufacturing skills in safety and maintenance. Engage in group activities utilized in manufacturing, including the use of personal protective equipment. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in advanced manufacturing.
Explore the impact animal physiology has on animal nutrition and health. Identify animals using physical traits and characteristics. Implement best management practices to select healthy animals. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.
Prepare for an entry-level position in the Automotive Service industry. Develop basic skills in shop safety, shop equipment, and hand tool usage. Engage in identifying vehicle systems, system components, and various vehicle fluids. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in the Automotive Services pathway.
Cultivate core management concepts. Investigate how managers plan, organize, staff, and direct the business’s resources that enhance the effectiveness of the decision-making process. Explore ethical dilemmas and real-world situations utilizing customer service, academic, and critical thinking skills. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in general management.
Perform basic safety procedures required for construction and industrial project sites. Engage in proper techniques required to safely operate hand and power tools used in the construction industry. Practice material handling tasks using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures and techniques. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction.
Set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop or PC and secure a basic wireless network. Manage applications software while understanding the various components of an operating system. Interpret programming language categories and interpret the logic and purpose of programming. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in the Computer Engineering pathway.
Explore how data is stored, transmitted, and used by computers. Investigate the benefits and harms of quickly advancing technology on society. Produce unique and interactive computer programs. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Computer Science Principles pathway.
Develop an understanding of healthy relationships on an individual’s personal development. Engage in effective communication strategies for strengthening relationships. Explore the correlation of family systems on an individual’s well-being throughout one’s lifespan. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in counseling and mental health.
Utilize foodservice equipment and tools in preparation of numerous types of cuisines. Practice culinary skills in baking, garde manger, and basic cooking methods. Practice safety and sanitation to prepare for the foodservice industry. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in culinary arts and hospitality.
Investigate essential concepts, trends, and career options in the architectural and engineering industry. Practice fundamental sketching skills and techniques required in architectural and engineering graphic communications. Perform CAD (computer aided drafting/design) procedures required to produce basic technical drawings. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction.
Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate practices in high quality early childhood education programs. Participate in practical hands-on internship working within the early childhood classroom, learn how to meet the individual needs of children with varying abilities, and reflect on learning experiences and their impact on children.
Develop a working knowledge of basic electrical theory, Ohm's law, and methods for calculating electrical energy. Utilize the National Electric Code (NEC) to find installation requirements. Engage in basic skills required for installation of electrical device boxes, conduit, and raceways systems. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in architecture and construction.
Explore fundamentals of Emergency Management operations. Develop knowledge and skills to lead all emergency resources in a public safety emergency. Perform basic communication skills required to coordinate with all other public safety agencies during an emergency. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in emergency management.
Conceptualize starting, opening, working for, and operating a small business. Explore feasibility, design thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and the Lean Canvas Business Model. Investigate channel management, pricing, product/service management, and promotion. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in entrepreneurship.
Connect environmental factors to equine behavior. Conceptualize how anatomy influences equine movement and internal organs. Build knowledge of nutritional physiology and feeding management of horses. Explore the tools and equipment used to support equine sports and recreation through hands-on activities. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation.
Gather basic knowledge and skills required in firefighting. Develop skills in communications, use of personal protective equipment, forcible entry, fire extinguishers, and building construction. Perform basic firefighter skills associated with the knowledge obtained in this course. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in firefighter technology.
Formulate an understanding of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle by preparing foods in each food group. Develop kitchen skills that promote proper food handling practice. Plan and execute meal management. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in food and nutrition.
Health Science Education provides a comprehensive program to meet present and projected needs in the healthcare industry. Curriculum concepts incorporate technological advances to motivate students and prepare them to pursue a career as a future health professional. Emphasis is placed on the various domains of healthcare and related skills such as employability, prevention (wellness), diagnostics, therapeutics, and rehabilitation.
Build the knowledge and technical skills necessary to provide a foundational knowledge of the design industry. Explore design thinking and utilize the interior design process. Apply interior design principles and illustrate design solutions through visual communication. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in interior design.
Develop an understanding of the history of law enforcement, including the criminal justice system. Understand the responsibilities of policing, and the classification of crimes. Practice basic skills such as communication with diverse groups, conflict resolution, operation of equipment, and courtroom testimony. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in law and justice.
Grow your knowledge of plant biology and environmental conditions plants need to thrive. Cultivate plant identification skills and experiment with propagation and production practices. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in Plant Systems pathway.
Explore careers in selling and customer service. Recommend specific products to meet customer needs. Develop communication skills through public speaking opportunities. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in sales.
Investigate the increasingly complex world of producing enough food and fiber to meet the growing world demand through exploration activities. Examine the ecological balance to conserve natural resources in a local and global setting. Implement environmentally sound practices for various facets of agricultural production such as agroforestry, foods safety, and the farm-to-fork continuum.
Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to various careers available within the Education and Training career pathway. Students use self-knowledge and educational and career information to analyze various careers within the Education and Training career pathway. Students also gain an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills essential to careers with the education and training career pathway.
Explore the many facets of engineering, including the Engineering Design Process, Material Sciences, Architecture and Construction, Transportation, Robotics, Alternative Energy, etc.
Engage in activities that promote the vital knowledge, skills, and purpose of careers in the areas of: Agriculture; Business, Finance, and Marketing; Computer Science, IT and Technology; Health Science; Family and Consumer Sciences; Trade and Industrial and Public Safety.
Become empowered to self-assess personal aptitudes, skills, values, personality, and career interests. Evaluate aligned pathways to identify career education, training, and certifications. Gain information on the most cost-efficient path to entry and discover opportunities within the school setting to explore and prepare for the chosen career.
Develop knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment, and structures. Identify day-to-day maintenance and repair needs of agricultural mechanics equipment. Generate knowledge of agricultural mechanics safety and hand/power tool use and selection. Develop an understanding of electrical wiring and basic agricultural metal and wood fabrication.