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1 hillsborough county public schools Career and technical education secondary guide WorkforceConnections Preparing Students for Careers Preparing Students for Life Preparing students for life!

2 Why CTE? Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius Can you imagine how nice it would be to have a career that makes you look forward to getting up and going to work? That s why it is so important that you take some time now to explore career paths that might interest you in the future. Educators have long known that participation in career and technical education programs prepares students for college and careers, produces gains in academic achievement, and gives students a head start on their postsecondary education. But did you know that completion of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program adds value to your high school diploma by providing nationally recognized industry certifications, college credits, and opportunities to earn scholarships? The CTE Secondary Guide has been organized into 16 unique career cluster areas. In each area, you can find classes that can help you discover the career that works for you. Our school district wants to provide you with a program that can connect you directly to your interests and goals, while preparing you for success in postsecondary education, advanced training, and, of course, your future career. Pick a program that interests you, check it out, and see how it can prepare you for life! CTE - Education that Works!... 3 Tips, Resources & Links...4 Career Clusters... 8 CTE Programs Listed by Schools Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) Program Descriptions by Career Cluster CTE ighlights Many of the CTE programs in this guide are available through the district s COICE OPTIONS. To learn more about these options, visit their web site at or call the Choice information line at (813)

3 CTE - Education that works! Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for more than just a good job. CTE programs introduce students to educational pathways that allow them to explore their interests and careers while still in high school. All CTE programs have a natural emphasis on core academic subjects within a real-life, career context. For example, in an Architectural Drafting course, students apply knowledge and skills leaned in geometry and physics. In a course, students will use skills leaned in algebra and chemistry. CTE students develop both technical and employability skills related to the career area of study. Students who complete at least one CTE course, and who take at least one industry certification exam, have significantly higher GPA s and higher attendance rates than comparable students who don t take advantage of these resources. CTE is designed to meet the needs of students, business and industry, school districts, and community colleges/universities. CTE promotes literacy and academic advancement; provides job training and employer partnerships, and improves the employability potential of each student who successfully completes a program. CTE Career Pathways is a structured curriculum of CTE and academic courses along with rigorous electives, and require strong counseling and planning that begins in the middle school years, which can prepare students for high-tech, high-challenge, and high-demand occupations. Career Pathways programs will typically have postsecondary articulation agreements, based on courses completed and/or industry certifications earned while in high school. This connection from secondary to postsecondary education allows students to earn college credits or to meet performance standards that may be awarded as part of a postsecondary program certification, a state licensure, or a college degree. igh School igh Tech student Dakota ull participated in a summer internship and has now been hired by that same company. Career & Technical Student Organizations encourage their members to develop leadership and employability skills. Learn more about CTSO s on the pages ahead. 3

4 Tips, Resources, and Links CTE provides opportunities for success in academics and your future. did you know that......cte program completers can earn college credits by taking a sequence of 3 CTE courses in a program that is part of an articulation agreement locally or at a statewide level. They can also qualify for Gold Seal Vocational Scholarships by maintaining a required GPA. Statewide Articulation Agreements Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO s) provide members with leadership development activities to merge with the education classroom instructional program, enhancing and validating the classroom experience with the individual and group competitive experience. (See more about CTSO s on pages 26 and 27. Career and Technical Student Organizations CTSO s with Disabilities have access to CTE programs in varying degrees based on offerings at their individual school site. For more information, please contact the ESE or Transition Specialist at the specific site. Florida Program Options for Students with Disabilities certifications can increase pay and job prospects. They may also be worth college credits once students begin taking courses in their technical major at a community college. 4 Gold Standard Industry Certifications

5 CTE programs listed by school (A-G) Alonso igh School Accounting Applications Agritechnology Criminal Justice Operations Customer Service Representative Early Childhood Education Fashion Marketing JROTC - Army Technical Agriculture Operations Armwood igh School Agricultural Communications Agriculture Biotechnology Allied ealth Assisting Animal Science and Services Customer Service Representative Finance JROTC Army Machining Technologies Blake igh School Barbering Cosmetology Customer Service Representative JROTC - Air Force Maritime Technology Principles of Teaching Bloomingdale igh School Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Fashion Technology and Design JROTC - Air Force Technology Support Services Brandon igh School 3D Animation Technology Applied Engineering Technology Applied Information Technology Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Computer Systems & Information Tech. Early Childhood Education Fashion Marketing Finance JROTC Army Chamberlain igh School Agriculture Communications Agritechnology Cosmetology Customer Service Representative Chamberlain (continued) Finance JROTC Marines Durant igh School Agriculture Communications Animal Science and Services Applied Information Technology Communications Technology Criminal Justice Operations Early Childhood Education Forestry orticulture Science and Services JROTC - Air Force Technical Agriculture Operations East Bay igh School Accounting Applications Agricultural Communications Aquaculture Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Carpentry Cosmetology JROTC - Army Marketing Freedom igh School 3-D Animation Technology Agricultural Communications Animal Science and Services Barbering Digital Media Technology JROTC Navy Gaither igh School Agricultural Communications Applied Engineering Technology Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Drafting Early Childhood Education orticulture Science and Services JROTC Navy 5

6 CTE programs listed by school (-R) 6 illsborough igh School Barbering Cosmetology Customer Service Representative Digital Media/Multimedia Design Drafting Fashion Marketing JROTC - Army Welding Technologies Jefferson igh School Business Management and Analysis Cosmetology Criminal Justice Operations Emergency Medical Responder/Fire Fighting Finance JROTC - Air Force Maritime Technology Welding Technologies King igh School Applied Robotics Customer Service Representative Early Childhood Education JROTC Navy Principles of Teaching Lennard igh School Early Childhood Education orticulture Science and Services JROTC - Army Leto igh School Allied ealth Assisting Automotive Service Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Operations Customer Service Representative Early Childhood Education Electricity Fashion Marketing ospitality and Tourism Management JROTC Navy Middleton igh School Barbering Biomedical Sciences Building Construction Technology Computer Systems & Information Tech. Drafting Engineering Pathways MIDDLETON (CONTINUED) Game/Simulation/Animation Programming JROTC - Air Force Principles of Agribusiness Newsome igh School Agricultural Communications Agritechnology Animal Science and Services Business Management and Analysis Criminal Justice Operations Interior Design Services JROTC Army Technical Agriculture Operations Plant City igh School Accounting Applications Agricultural Communications Agritechnology Allied ealth Assisting Animal Science and Services Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Carpentry Cosmetology Early Childhood Education Electricity JROTC Army Principles of Agribusiness Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing Plant igh School Accounting Applications JROTC - Air Force Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing Riverview igh School Accounting Applications Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Communications Agritechnology Animal Science and Services Communications Technology Computer Systems & Information Tech. Customer Service Representative JROTC Navy Marketing Technical Agriculture Operations

7 CTE programs listed by school (R-W) Robinson igh School Aerospace Technologies Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Customer Service Representative ospitality and Tourism Mgmt. JROTC Navy Sickles igh School Carpentry Drafting Early Childhood Education JROTC - Air Force Technology Support Services Spoto igh School 3D Animation Technology Digital Cinema Production Early Childhood Education Fashion Technology and Design JROTC Navy Steinbrenner igh School Agritechnology Applied Information Technology Business Management and Analysis ealth and Wellness JROTC-Army Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing Technical Agricultural Operations Strawberry Crest igh School Agricultural Biotechnology Agriculture Communications Agritechnology Emergency Medical Responder Introduction to Fire Fighting JROTC Army Principles of Agribusiness Technical Agriculture Operations Tampa Bay TechNICAL igh School Accounting Applications Agricultural Communications Allied ealth Assisting Architectural Drafting Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Business Management and Analysis Commercial Art Technology Computer Systems and Information Technology Dental Aide Early Childhood Education Electrocardiograph Technician Emergency Medical Responder ealth and Wellness JROTC - Navy Medical Laboratory Assisting Medium and eavy Duty Repair (Diesel) Welding Technologies Wharton igh School Accounting Applications Customer Service Representative Early Childhood Education Fashion Marketing JROTC - Navy Nursing Assistant Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing career centers Bowers/Whitley Career Center Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Barbering Simmons Career Center Agricultural Communications Agritechnology Animal Science and Services Building Construction Technologies South County Career Center Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair ospitality and Tourism D. W. Waters Career Center Cosmetology ospitality and Tourism Plumbing Technology 7

8 Now you know which CTE programs are offered at our high schools. On the next several pages, you will find program descriptions and information on careers and occupations organized by the career clusters in the box below. There should be just enough information for you to determine if you want to know more about a particular program and its career cluster. As you find listings that interest you, do a more in-depth search using online resources and by asking questions. Good luck! Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Business Management & Administration Architecture & Construction Education and Training Energy Financial Services Government & Public Administration ospitality & Tourism ealth Science uman Services Information Marketing, Sales & Service & Technology Education Technology Law, Public Safety & Service Manufacturing Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 8

9 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster Description: Processing, production, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and natural resources. Careers in this cluster include botanist, fish and game officer, farmer, veterinarian, pest control worker, geological and petroleum technician, and cartographer. Agricultural Communications: This program prepares students to enter the agricultural communications industry. It includes specific instruction in marketing and communications. Students gain experience in public speaking skills, and developing and marketing materials for presentations using various forms of media. Agritechnology: This program is designed to prepare students to enter the agricultural industry in the technological field. It includes instruction in production and processing, agricultural marketing, agricultural mechanics, communication and technology and human relations. Animal Biotechnology: This program prepares students to enter career areas related to animal production and research. In addition to a strong research-based curriculum that allows students to focus on a specific area, it also includes instruction in livestock, meats, reproduction, safety, animal health, and employability skills. Animal Science and Services: This program prepares students to enter career areas related to animal production. It includes instruction in livestock, meats, reproduction, safety, animal health, and employability skills. Aquaculture: This program prepares students to enter career areas related to the aquaculture and environmental industries. In addition to a strong research-based curriculum, it focuses on the production and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals for food and other uses, diseases, and biological sciences. There is an articulation agreement for this area at local community colleges. Environmental Resources: This program prepares students for careers in the environmental field. It includes instruction in scientific and research concepts, environmental principles, and laboratory-based activities involving the safe use and application of technology for scientific testing and observation. food science technology: Work will focus on the knowledge and skills related to the area of food science and nutrition to include food microbiology; microorganisms; methods of food preservation; physical and chemical changes in foods; structures and functions of nutrients; and human physiology in relation to food. Forestry: Forestry prepares students to enter the Natural Resources industry. It provides instruction in planning and management, as well as environmental issues specifically related to the forestry industry. There is an articulation agreement for this area at local community colleges. orticultural Science and Services: This program is designed to prepare students for entry into careers in the horticulture industry. It includes instructions in all areas related to plant production, best management practices involving fertilization and pest control, environmental principles and scientific and research concepts. Plant Biotechnology: This program prepares students to enter career areas related to plant production and research. In addition to a strong research based curriculum that allows students to focus on a specific area, it also includes instruction in scientific and research concepts, biological and physical science principles, and environmental principles. Students develop strong plant research projects using genetic principles and agricultural biotechnology fundamentals. There is an articulation agreement for this area at local community colleges. There is also an industry certification through Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association available for program concentrators. Technical Agriculture operations: This program includes but is not limited to mechanical operations, welding, small engine maintenance and repair, planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues. : This program prepares students for careers based on veterinary sciences. It emphasizes animal care and nutrition, grooming, marketing, maintaining veterinary equipment and facilities and business and employability skills development. It allows for handson experiences in all of the above areas in a classroom veterinary grooming lab. There is an articulation agreement for this area at local community colleges. = denotes onors courses that may be 9

10 Architecture and Construction Career Cluster Description: Designing, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Careers in this cluster include Architectural Drafter, Electrician, Construction Manager, Carpenter, and all kinds of Engineers including civil, industrial, mechanical, and environmental. ArchitecturAL DRAFTING: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the architectural drafting industry. This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster. Carpentry/cabinetmaking: Students develop the competencies essential to the carpentry industry: safety practices, tool and equipment utilization, identification of building materials, fasteners and hardware, basic math, communication and blueprint reading. Building and Construction Technology: This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry focusing on broad, transferable skills: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, health and safety. 10 = denotes onors courses that may be

11 Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications Career Cluster Description: Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content. DIGITAL Cinema PRODUCTION: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technicians, video/tv camera operators, video editors, multimedia artists/animators and broadcast technicians. Fabric construction: Students will identify the characteristics of fibers, fabrics and textiles, interpret consumer protection laws related to clothing fabrics, and demonstrate sewing and garment construction skills. Fashion technology and Design Services: This program prepares students for initial employment and/ or continued study in the Fashion Design industry. Content includes fashion design principles and pattern design techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to earn Adobe PhotoShop industry certification. Careers in this cluster include digital photographer, videographer, web designer, fashion designer, and interior designer. 3-D animation technology: This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in digital media, new media, and multimedia positions. The content includes practical experiences in 3-D animation design and production. Specialized skills including video editing, audio features, and animation and authoring software are used to produce a variety of multimedia productions. Commercial Art Technology: Students expand their artistic interests and skills in this oneof-a-kind career academy as they prepare to become animators, newspaper and magazine illustrators or commercial artists. DIGITAL DESIGN: Provides students with skills and knowledge of computer graphic design features to produce copy and text used in the publication of a variety of media. Interior Design services: This program prepares students for initial employment and/ or continued study in the Interior Design/Decorating industry. Content focuses on all aspects of the residential and commercial design and decorating industry, including interior design principles and techniques. Students have the opportunity to earn the Chief Architect Certified Apprentice industry certification. Journalism: This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of Journalism. This program provides a medium whereby the student will be given the opportunity for practical, hands-on experiences that incorporate academic skills into a real life situation. The program familiarizes individuals with creative writing, script writing, graphic communications, desktop publishing, television production, photojournalism, and investigative reporting. Television Production This program is designed to prepare students for initial employment as television production operators, television broadcast technicians, camera operators, and all other professional/para-professional technicians, video recording engineers, audio recording engineers. = denotes onors courses that may be 11

12 Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster Description: Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. emerging technology in business: Content in this program includes but is not limited to electronic research methods; business communications including speaking, listening, writing, and telecommunicating; multimedia presentation skills; ethical considerations related to technology; and emerging technologies affecting business environments. Instruction is designed to provide an understanding of the advances being made in technology today and in the future. Careers in this cluster include accountants, legal secretaries, art directors, budget analysts, sales managers, and hospital administrators. Accounting applications: This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Bookkeeper and Accounting Assistant. The content includes double-entry accounting principles; methods of recording business transactions, preparation and analysis of various documents and the application of accounting principles to various entities. ADMINISTRATIVE office Specialist: In this program emphasis is placed on the use of technology to develop communication skills, higher level thinking skills, decision making skills, and the performance of office procedures or tasks essential to the office support services industry. BUSINESS SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT: This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills relating to the business supervision industry including planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, technology principles, labor issues, community issues and health, safety and environmental issues. EALT ADMINISTRATION (Academy of) Upon completion of the program, students should demonstrate an understanding of the major health service providers (such as hospitals, physicians), third party payers (private and public), role of government, and present and future challenges facing the health care industry. Students will learn how to describe the social, political, and public policy implications of health-related issues. Students will gain a knowledge of the array of career choices in the health care sector of the economy and will develop an understanding of the U.S. health care system and the basic differences from the health systems of other developed nations. This program is designed for students who are contemplating future studies in a health-related field and/or a career in health care service or administration. International Business: The program content includes the study of organizational structures, business management, entrepreneurship, human relations, cross-cultural communications, leadership, marketing, legal agreements, trade relations, banking and finance, and international economics. Medical Administrative specialist: This program prepares students for the use of technology to develop communication skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills within a medical office setting. Students will learn medical terminology, office procedures specific to the medical environment, transcription of medical documents from machine dictation and research of job opportunities within the medical office industry. 12 = denotes onors courses that may be

13 Education and Training Career Cluster Description: Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services such as administration, teaching/training, administrative support, and professional support services. Careers in this cluster include K-12 teachers, college professors, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals (teachers aides or assistants) and early childhood teachers. child development: Students understand the nature of child development from conception to school age. The course covers principles of human development, prenatal care, the birth process, the responsibilities of parents, and careers in child development. early child education: This program of study prepares students for a career in working with young children through understanding and demonstrating developmentally appropriate practices for children birth through age eight. The program consists of classroom instruction and direct work with children through operating a child care center in the high school setting. Teacher Assisting: This program of study will introduce students to a career in education, including certified teacher, substitute teacher and teacher assistant. Content includes an understanding of education in the United States, the ability to work effectively with all students, educational technology, classroom management, student assessment, communication skills, and other skills needed to support the learning activities of students. Students will have the opportunity to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist industry certification. = denotes onors courses that may be 13

14 CTSO s build Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are designed to support students in CTE programs by providing career and leadership development, motivation, and recognition for secondary and postsecondary excellence. FBLA Future Business Leaders of America FCCLA Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America DECA FFA 14

15 leaders FFEA OSA Florida Future Educators of America ealth Occupations Students of America FPSA Florida Public Service Association SkillsUSA TSA Technology Student Association 15

16 Engineering and Technology Career Cluster Description: Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Careers in this cluster include aerospace engineer, air traffic controller, civil and biomedical engineer, draftsman, hydrologist, and technical writer. Aerospace Technologies: This program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically-oriented experiences in the study of aerospace technology. The content and activities will include principles of flight and navigation, commercial and exploratory applications of aerospace technology, unmanned craft, manned craft, lighter-thanair craft, heavier-than-air craft, gliders, rockets, weather and flight and preparation for ground school. building Construction technologies: This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry focusing on broad, transferable skills, planning, management, finance, technical and production skills and health and safety. Communications Technology: Communications Technology combines computer-based graphic design and digital photography with skills such as silk-screening and sign-making. Students will learn to use high tech equipment such as offset printing presses, silk-screen presses, computerized engravers, embroidery machines, vinyl cutters, and digital cameras. Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology: This program provides foundation knowledge and technicallyoriented experiences in the study of drafting and design technology. Concepts of human relations, entrepreneurship, safety and leadership skills are also introduced. Engineering technology: This program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically-oriented experiences in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. It will focus on transferable skills and the understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry. maritime technology: Students in this program will learn about all aspects of the maritime industry. These unique courses include topics such as ships, logistics, life at sea, international trade, law, security, oceans, navigation, cruise ship industry, and marine careers. Students completing the program have many options for further maritime studies at national universities, or they can enter the workforce on ships and at ports. Pathways to Engineering: This program serves academically advanced high school juniors and seniors with an interest in engineering-related fields. This program contains an inquiry-based curriculum designed to build competencies in the mathematics, science, engineering technology and other technical skills. Focus is on computer science, energy systems, manufacturing systems, engineering foundations, architectural engineering and electronic systems. PRODUCTION TECNOLOGY : This program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and experiences in the study of production technology. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. This program stresses understanding and demonstration of technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry. Technology Studies/SYSTEMS : This program introduces the elements of technological systems, physical technologies, information systems, biotechnology, current issues and outlooks in technology. Lab experiences revolve around construction, energy, material processing, transportation, and graphic and electronic communication. 16 = denotes onors courses that may be

17 Finance Career Cluster Description: Planning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Careers in this cluster include investment banker, insurance agent, bank teller, loan officer, payroll clerk, actuary, and economist. Finance: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the financial industry and in the finance area of other industries as well as personal financial literacy. personal and family finance: This course meets the benchmarks set by the federal government for financial education at the high school level and will give students an overview of personal and family finance concepts. Content includes the American economic system, personal and family management of resources including income, money management, saving and investing, spending and credit, the role of financial institutions, consumer rights and responsibilities, taxes, and insurance and contracts. = denotes onors courses that may be 17

18 Government and Public Administration Career Cluster Description: Planning and executing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations. JROTC and Leadership Training: The mission of the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) is to motivate young people to become successful and responsible citizens. JROTC is an academic and practical application program that combines the advantages of military leadership training, teaching life skills, and the high school curriculum. The JROTC curriculum emphasizes discipline, responsibility, confidence, health and wellness, physical fitness, citizenship, teamwork, respect, integrity, and graduation from high school. Four major branches of the military services are reflected in JROTC programs throughout the district, including Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy. Careers in this cluster include urban and regional planner, real estate appraiser, government inspector, U.S. Armed Services, diplomat, economist, political officer, and marriage or driver s license clerk. 18 = denotes onors courses that may be

19 ealth Science Career Cluster Description: Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. Careers in this cluster include registered nurse, dental hygienist, physician, lab technician, E.M.T., paramedic, pharmacist, and practical nurse. Allied ealth/medical office assistant: This program provides students training in therapeutic occupations that are aligned with the ealth Science cluster. Examples of occupational areas are Physical Therapy Aide, Allied ealth Aide, Occupational Therapy Aide, Radiologic Aide and Medical Office Assistant. Biomedical Sciences: This program introduces high school students to the human body, cell biology, genetics, disease, and other biomedical topics in a sequence of four courses. The program prepares students for postsecondary education and training necessary for success in a wide variety of positions: physician, nurse, pharmaceutical researcher, technician, etc. Dental aide/laboratory Assisting: This program prepares students for employment as dental laboratory technician apprentices or dental laboratory assistants or to pursue further education in the dental health field. Simulation laboratory experiences are integrated with the didactic portion of this program. Students perform tasks representative of dental laboratory practice. Emergency Medical RESPONDER: This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to provide initial care to sick or injured persons or as ambulance drivers and attendants. The Emergency Medical Responder is the first to arrive at the scene of an injury but does not have the primary responsibility for treating and transporting the injured person(s). ealth and wellness: This program provides students with training in the fitness and wellness marketplace and in various exercise activities. Examples of occupation areas are athletic trainer, personal trainer, physical therapy aide, and occupational therapy aide. Medical Laboratory Assisting: The courses in this program prepare students for employment in the following areas: medical or clinical laboratory technicians, medical laboratory assistants and/or health care support workers. Students will practice and perform infection control, phlebotomy and basic techniques of microbiology. nursing assistant: The courses in this program prepare students for employment or advanced training in the health occupations industry. Students are trained in entry level positions as a Nursing Assistant. Nursing Assistant skills will include, but are not limited to, vital signs, personal care and hygiene. PARMACY TECNICIAN: Completion of the program should provide the knowledge and training necessary for the student to pass the national certification exam. The program offers a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on skills practice. PRACTICAL NURSING: This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the ealth Science career cluster. It is designed to prepare students for employment as licensed practical nurses. vision care assisting: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as vision care assistants (Industry Title) at the aide level to assist opticians: dispensing and measuring technicians, lens grinders, and other trained workers in the field of optics. Clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this program. = denotes onors courses that may be 19

20 ospitality and Tourism Career Cluster Description: Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as restaurant and food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, and recreation. Lodging Operations: This program of study introduces students to the hospitality and travel industry. Content includes general employability skills, hotel/motel front-office functions, housekeeping, decision-making, training techniques, application of local, state and federal laws, communication and math skills, economics, marketing and sales, safety and security, human relations, leadership and management, technology application and career exploration related to hospitality. Industry certification for Lodging Operations includes the National Professional Certification. hospitality and Tourism: This program of study introduces students to the hospitality, travel and tourism industry and prepares students for employment in the travel and tourism industry. While working with local travel and tourism companies, students will learn economic and social travel concepts and become familiar with industry systems and procedures through hands-on experience. Industry certification for ospitality and Tourism includes the National Professional Certification. Careers in this cluster include caterer, hotel manager, chef, travel agent, concierge, and meeting or event planner. Culinary and hospitality specialties: This program builds on content learned in the program. Topics include safe and efficient work practices, marketing a business in the hospitality industry, the science of food, organizational and planning skills related to catered events, sustainability, utilization of technology to enhance hospitality businesses, and many levels/types of food preparation. A capstone project is a required element of this program. Culinary arts: This program of study prepares students for employment in the food service and hospitality industry. Students will learn both front and back house procedures, cross train in food service jobs, study leadership and employability skills, and operate a restaurant and catering business in a high school laboratory setting, which includes a commercial kitchen and café. Industry certification for Culinary Arts includes National ProStart Certificate of Achievement and Certified Professional Food Manager (ServSafe). Nutrition and wellness: This course will help students understand the relationship between preparation of healthy foods and nutrition and wellness. Students will integrate scientific and technological principles in the selection, preparation, service and storage of foods. Students will learn technology-directed meal management techniques while making nutritional food choices based on the life cycle. Awareness of consumer issues related to personal health and wellness, sports nutrition, and organic foods will be presented. Principles of food preparation: The purpose of this course is for students to understand the principles of food preparation, selection and storage of foods, and presentation skills. Students will practice safe and sanitary food preparation methods. 20 = denotes onors courses that may be

21 Career Cluster Description: Providing for families and serving human needs. Providing specialized services that help clients. uman Services Careers in this cluster include social worker, psychologist, cosmetologist, esthetician, stylist, barber, clergy, parole officer, and spa or salon owner. BARBERING: This program is an eight-credit program to prepare students for a career in barbering. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully passing the Florida Restricted Barber or Barber License Examination. Cosmetology: Cosmetology is an eight-credit program to prepare students for a career in cosmetology. Students perform skills and services for clients in the school cosmetology salon. Successful students are prepared and eligible to take the Florida Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure. Cosmetology / Facials /Nails Tech Specialty: Facial Specialty major provides instruction in skin care, facials, facial massage, facial hair removal and makeup. Nails Tech Specialty major provides instruction in manicure, pedicure, nail extensions and care of hands and feet. Family dynamics: This course prepares students for the roles, responsibilities and relationships essential to functional families. The content includes recognizing the role and importance of the family; formulation of skills in preparation for successful adult and family life; the family life cycle; development of skills to build and maintain healthy family relationships; current issues that create stress and conflict within the family unit; the importance of balancing work and family; of the technological and social forces impacting the family - past, present and future. Family, ome and Consumer Technology (Senior Survival): This course assists the student in becoming productive and successful adults. Emphasis is placed on the latest technology as it relates to the home and family. It includes information on global issues, food, trends in consumer and personal finance, consumer decision making, cost of equipment and furnishings for the home, analyzing the use and cost of personal technology, current innovative resources, housing alternatives, ecological issues and balancing personal life with work requirements. PARENTING SKILLS: The course prepares students for the multiple roles essential to becoming a model parent and to understand the dual roles of males and females as parents and wage earners. It will also enhance the student s ability to assist children in becoming effective citizens in a multicultural and technological society. The content includes parenting roles and responsibilities; nurturing and protective environments for children; positive parenting strategies; effective communication in parent/child relationships; multicultural diversity and trends in technology. = denotes onors courses that may be 21

22 Information Technology Career Cluster Description: Designing, supporting, and managing hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration. Digital Media TECNOLOGY: This program offers practical experiences in Web page design, interactive presentation development, testing and production, as well as specialized skills in multimedia presentation (video editing and audio features). Simple animation and authoring software are used to produce a variety of interactive multimedia presentations. technology Support SERVICES: This program places emphasis on preventive hardware maintenance, identifying problems, executing appropriate repair actions and understanding the operation and purpose of hardware components. Careers in this cluster include computer programmer, software developer, game designer, animator, web designer, repair technician, and network administrator. Web Design/DEVELOPMENT: This program provides broad transferable skills in web technology including the following: operating system commands, web document development, design, scripting, programming, networking, and management. applied INFORMATION TECNOLOGY: Content includes the development of the following information technology skills and concepts: computer application skills including computer keyboarding, software applications (such as database, presentation and desktop publishing), , Internet browser applications, computer programming, web page design and advanced web tools and digital media. Computer Systems INFORMATION Technology: This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the computer electronics industry. The content includes installation, programming, operation, maintenance and servicing of computer systems plus diagnosis and correction of operational problems in computers arising from mechanical, electrical or electronics, hardware and software malfunctions. GAME AND SIMULATION - Computer Game Design: Students receive practical experiences in game/simulation design, storyboarding, and development, with specialized skills involving graphic animation software used to produce both 2-D and 3-D. 22 = denotes onors courses that may be

23 Law, Public Safety, and Security Career Cluster Description: Providing legal, public safety, protective, and homeland security services. Careers in this cluster include security guard, fire inspector, firefighter, police officer, forensic science technician, paralegal, and lawyer or judge. Criminal Justice operations: This program is designed to introduce students to the field of law enforcement, the court system, the correctional system, and international law. Topics include patrol, traffic control, defensive tactics, accident investigation, forensic science tasks, crime prevention and property control. Field and laboratory activities include basic procedures in traffic control, patrol, search and arrest, stop and frisk, mock trial, jail operations, crime prevention, fingerprinting, forensic photography, and crime laboratory examination procedures. introduction to Fire fighting: This program content includes, but is not limited to, orientation to the fire service, fire alarms and communication, vehicles, apparatus and equipment, fire behavior, portable extinguishers, fire streams, fundamentals of extinguishment, ladders, hoses, tools and equipment, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, rescue, protective breathing equipment, first responder emergency medical techniques, water supplies, principles of in-service inspections, safety, controlled burning, and employability skills. = denotes onors courses that may be 23

24 Manufacturing Career Cluster Description: Processing materials into intermediate or final products. Careers in this cluster include welder, industrial machinery mechanic, machinist, CNC programmer, shipfitter, production manager, and mechanical engineer. applied Welding Technologies: This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. The content includes use of cutting and/or welding processes to fabricate parts according to shop drawings or written specifications. The content also includes planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in applied welding positions. 24 = denotes onors courses that may be

25 Marketing, Sales & Service Career Cluster Description: Performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives. Entrepreneurship: This program is an introduction to business problem-solving techniques and computer applications, human relations, decision-making, communication skills, business law concepts, insurance awareness, business ethics, cultural diversity, and characteristics of the free enterprise system. Fashion Marketing: This program is a specialized major in fashion marketing, advertising, fashion display, fashion promotion plans, business plans, leadership skills and retailing principles. Marketing: This program provides instruction in marketing, merchandising and management to prepare students in a wide variety of marketing related careers. Careers in this cluster include marketing manager, business owner, entrepreneur, sports agent, customer service representative, advertising executive, and fashion merchandiser. customer SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in customer service occupations such as customer service representative, customer service consultant, customer service agent, and customer care manager. SPORT, RECREATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING: This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in the sport, recreation, and entertainment marketing and sales industry. The content includes, but is not limited to employability skills, selling techniques, public relations and publicity, event planning and execution, and licensing, sponsorship and endorsements. = denotes onors courses that may be 25

26 Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster Description: Managing movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water. Careers in this cluster include warehouse distribution manager, truck driver, flight attendant, diesel engine specialist, pilot, air traffic controller, port captain, marine surveyor, and auto technician. Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing: Students in this program learn painting and detailing methods as well as auto body repair techniques. Students repair vehicles that have been in actual accidents. The content includes but is not limited to basic trade skills; refinishing skills; sheetmetal repair skills; frame and unibody squaring and aligning; use of fillers; paint systems and undercoats; related welding skills; related mechanical skills; trim-hardware maintenance; glass servicing; and other miscellaneous repairs. Automotive Service Technology: Students in this program perform live hands-on work on customer vehicles. Training prepares students for employment and/or specialized training in the automotive service industry. The content includes but is not limited to broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Automotive industry: planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. Medium DUTY TRUCK AND BUS TECNICIAN (DIESEL TECNOLOGY): This program is intended to train students in the maintenance and repair of diesel engines and electrical systems; reconditioning of diesel fuel injection systems; overhauling of diesel engines, and performance of diesel engine preventive maintenance. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations. Equipment and supplies are provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 26 = denotes onors courses that may be

27 CTE ighlights Armwood S Culinary provided a sweet touch of class to a community fund-raiser. Students in Communications Technology programs expanded their school businesses into the community. CTE was well represented at the Choice Expo held at the Florida State Fairgrounds. CTSO Boards began planning their VERY busy competitive seasons. Culinary students at Leto igh School got to meet and greet Emeril Lagasse. Several CPS high schools participate in Electrathon races throughout the year. Newsome S JROTC cadets escorted WWII survivors on the Freedom Flight. Schools from illsborough County participated in Florida s Manufacturing Day tours. CTE joined other vendors and providers in the Parent University Gallery this year. 27

28 hillsborough county public schools Career and technical education secondary guide School Board Members Lynn L. Gray April Griffin Sally A. arris Tamara P. Shamburger Melissa Snively Cindy Stuart Susan L. Valdes WorkforceConnections Preparing Students for Careers Preparing Students for Life Superintendent of Schools Jeff Eakins Workforce Connections Officer Warren Brooks General Director Career, Technical and Adult Education Michael Ramsey Director Career and Technical Education Chris Jargo Follow us on Twitter Career, Technical, and Adult Education 5410 N. 20th Street, 2nd Floor, Tampa, FL (813) type Go CTE in search box On the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age or religion, no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this school district, except as provided by law.