Career Tech Pathways (CTE)

 

Career Technical Education (CTE) programs engage every student in high-quality, rigorous, and relevant classes, designed to help students turn their passions into paychecks and their dreams into careers. The Mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to provide students with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare them for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education CTE Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to post-secondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate.

 

Here at Campus High School our students can explore different careers while they are in school through the CTE pathways program. Campus offers 17 different CTE Pathways, each focusing on a different career field. These pathways are divided into the following categories:

 

 

• Architecture & Construction
• Construction & Design Pathway
• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
• Digital Media Pathway
• Business Management & Administration
• Business Management & Entrepreneurship Pathway
• Education & Training
• Teaching/Training Pathway
• Engineering
• Engineering and Applied Mathematics Pathway
• Energy Pathway
• Finance
• Business Finance Pathway
• Health Science
• Health Science Pathway
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Restaurant and Event Management Pathway
• Human Services
• Early Childhood & Development Services Pathway
• Family, Community & Consumer Services Pathway
• Fashion and Interior Design Pathway
• Information Technology
• Network Systems
• Programming & Software Development Pathway
• Web & Digital Communications Pathway
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Pathway
• Marketing
• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance Pathway

This pathway aims to build linkages to Information Technology occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, software, and systems integration services. Careers in Programming and Software Development involve the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming languages and software development. People with expertise in programming and software development work with cutting-edge technologies to develop tomorrow's products for use by businesses and consumers. The Programming and Software Development pathway responds to community needs and Kansas' IT needs and prepares students to enter the workforce and to participate as leaders, innovators, and managers in a global economy.

Possible Career Opportunities

The emphasis of the Business Finance — Finance pathway is on banking services, primarily accepting deposits, lending funds, and extending credit. Focus includes cash management, short-term investments, mortgages and other loans, and credit cards. Banking services are delivered via a number of different institutions, from commercial banks and other traditional means (credit unions, savings and loans associations, and local banks) to newer ventures through insurance companies, brokerage houses, and the Internet.

 

• Account Representative
• Bank Examiner
• Compliance Officer
• Credit Analyst
• Debt Counselor
• Internal Auditor
• Loan Officer
• Teller

Sequence of Courses

Network Systems focuses on the design, implementation, and management of networked systems and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers. It includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks, network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.

 

• Database Architect
• Data Warehousing Specialists
• Computer Network Architect
• Database Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• College Computer Science Teacher
• Network Analyst
• Network Administrator
• Computer Systems Analyst

Sequence of Courses

Careers in Web and Digital Communications 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. Organizations of all types and sizes use digital media (the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, DVD) to communicate with existing and potential customers, to track transactions, and to collaborate with colleagues.

 

• Animator
• Digital Media Artist (2D / 3D)
• Game Designer
• Search Engine Marketing Specialist
• Social Networking Specialist
• Streaming Media Specialist
• Virtual Reality Specialist
• Website Developer

Sequence of Courses

The Business Management pathway includes coursework to prepare students to plan, lead, and control an organization or effort to accomplish a goal. Students learn entrepreneurship and business fundamentals, goal-setting, resource allocation, organizational structure and management techniques, economics, financial data analysis, risk management, and supply chain management.

 

• Chief Executive Officer
• Entrepreneur
• Controller
• Adjuster
• Budget, cost or systems analyst
• Marketing Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Training and Development Specialist
• Executive Assistant
• Wholesale or retail buyer
• Retail salesperson
• Meeting and convention planner
• Bookkeeper
• Office manager
• Receptionist

Sequence of Courses

Students in the Digital Media Pathway focus on creating, producing, and operating digital production used to communicate to various audiences. As skills progress, students assume more responsibility in producing media for the schools that use multimedia to broadcast information, such as upcoming events, school highlights and other messages to students. Communications specialists, reporters and correspondents gather information and prepare media that informs audiences about current issues and local, state, national and international events.

 

• Audio - Video Designer
• Audio - Video Engineer
• Audio - Video Operations
• Broadcast Correspondent
• Camera Operator
• Communications Specialist
• Control Room Technician
• Digital Video Producer
• Editor
• Journalist
• Public Relations Manager
• Publisher
• Radio / TV Announcer
• Video System Technician

Sequence of Courses

Fashion, Apparel and Interior designers combine the principles and elements of design, production processes and maintenance techniques with the needs of humans to create four-dimensional designs. Actual experiences with textiles, interior spaces, and apparel in which the design elements and principles are used to create an environment and/or item that fits a need, is appropriate for the user/consumer but also conveys physical comfort and positive emotion. The use of space, color, texture and styling combined with an individual's unique creativity are used to build a foundation for careers in the fashion, apparel and interior design fields.

 

• Advertising Designer
• Digital Photographer
• Fashion Designer
• Fashion Illustrator
• Furnishings Coordinator
• Interior Architect
• Interior Designer
• Set / Exhibit Designer
• Textile Designer
• Visual Merchandiser

Sequence of Courses

People working in the Restaurant and Event Management — Culinary Arts and Management pathway work in management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other businesses or organizations with food service related areas.

 

• Catering/food service manager
• Catering/food service worker
• Executive Chef
• Pastry chef/baker
• Food Scientist
• Private caterer
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Pastry and Specialty Chef
• Personal Chef
• Restaurant Owner/entrepreneur

Sequence of Courses

The early childhood development and services pathway includes occupations related to the nurturing or teaching of infants and young children in child care centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools, private households, and before- and after-school programs.

 

• Childcare Center Director
• Childcare Worker
• Consultant
• Family Support Specialist
• Home-Based Service Provider
• Kindergarten & Elementary School Teacher
• Nanny
• Preschool Teacher
• Researcher
• School Counselor or Psychologist
• Special Education Teacher

Sequence of Courses

In addition to being knowledgeable in their subject, teachers and trainers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, motivate learners, as well as understand their educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in diverse learners and employ different teaching/training methods that will result in higher learner achievement.

 

• Child Psychologist
• Coach
• College / University Professor
• Corporate Trainer
• Elementary Teacher
• Preschool Teacher
• School Counselor
• Social Worker

Sequence of Courses

The Family, Community and Consumer Services pathway focuses on careers relating to meeting the essential needs of people, especially occupations which focus on relationships between and among family members including family counseling, marriage therapy, non-profit management and others related to helping others. Employees with careers in family, community and consumer services help the homeless, housebound, and infirm cope with circumstances of daily living; counsel troubled and emotionally disturbed individuals; train or retrain the unemployed or underemployed; care for the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled; help the needy obtain financial assistance; and solicit contributions for various social services organizations. This pathway is unique in that the entire human condition is reviewed. This is based on the philosophy that no one topic is stand alone, but rather needs to be studied together just as people interact with society on a daily basis and function in the world. A strong tie to service leadership is part of this pathway which enhances empathy and caring, two traits important to this area.

 

• Adult and Child Day Care Coordinator
• Community Services Director
• Dietician
• Emergency and Relief Worker
• Employment Counselor
• Family and Consumer Services Teacher
• Residential Advisor
• Social Services Worker
• Volunteer Coordinator

Sequence of Courses

Mobile Equipment Maintenance — Automotive Technology pathway provides students a foundation for careers in the field of transportation through the hands-on diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles.

 

• Automotive Electrician
• Automotive Engineer
• Automotive Technician
• Automotive Master Mechanic
• Automotive Specialty Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Insurance Appraiser
• Motor Vehicle Inspector

Sequence of Courses

Mobile Equipment Maintenance — Automotive Technology pathway provides students a foundation for careers in the field of transportation through the hands-on diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles.

 

• Assemblers and Fabricators
• Industrial Engineering Technician
• Industrial Production Manager
• Millwright
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Tool and Die Maker
• Welder, Cutter, Solderer and Brazer
• Woodworking Machine Setters

Sequence of Courses

To prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for continued education and, ultimately, a successful career in architecture, construction, and skilled mechanical trades occupations. These are the people who build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities. This pathway also includes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills. Employees in construction literally build our future!

 

• To obtain necessary skills through high quality classroom, laboratory, and field instruction
• To earn professional certifications required for employment
• To transition to postsecondary level institutions for additional education opportunities

Possible Career Opportunities

Students experience hands-on problem solving and gain visualization and communication skills using 3-D solid modeling software. As students progress to senior-level coursework, they are teamed with other students to research an open-ended problem and design, and construct a solution.

 

• Aeronautical Engineer
• Architectural Engineer
• Biotechnical Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Materials Lab Technician
• Quality Technician
• Technical Writer

Sequence of Courses

Health Science orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases. Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or labs, sports arenas, medivac units, or within the community.

 

• Athletic Trainer
• Biochemist
• Geneticist
• Paramedic
• Pharmacist
• Physician
• Registered Nurse

Sequence of Courses

The Energy Pathway courses are designed to provide a basic understanding of the various types of energy, how energy is obtained and the relationships among work, energy, and power. Students will also study the history and effects of energy on society, alternative power, safety and ethics. Students will evaluate the environmental benefits provided by sustainable resources and green technologies. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of science and technology to measure environmental impacts resulting from production agriculture through field and laboratory experiences.

 

• Civil Engineer
• Climatologist
• Corporate Sustainability Specialist
• Economist
• Energy Auditor
• Environmental Assessor
• Environmental Protection Agent
• Environmental Service Technician
• Meteorologist
• Urban Planner
• Utility Lineman
• Utility Plant Manager
• Wind/Solar Farm Technician

Sequence of Courses