College and Career Ready
Career Pathways
Debby Ford
Marion County Board of Edcuation
dford@marion.k12.ga.us
PH: 229-649-2234
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Academics
Career
Pathway
(A group of 3 courses
concentrated on one
career field.)
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Program Areas & Electives at MCMHS:
 Agriculture
 Business & Computer Science
 Family & Consumer Sciences
 Healthcare Science
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Agriculture
Pathways at
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Agricultural Mechanics
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Basic Ag Science & Technology
Ag Mechanics I
Ag Mechanics II
Forestry & Natural Resources
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Basic Ag Science & Technology
Forestry Science
Wildlife Management
Other Courses offered include Horticulture.
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Agriculture
Skills Learned
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Welding
Electrical Wiring
Measurement
Small Engine Repair & Maintenance
Operating Hand Tools & Power Tools
Woodworking
Metal Working
Public Speaking
Management
Plant Production, Sales & Identification
Managing Wildlife & Forest Resources
WORK ETHICS AND SOFT SKILLS
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Agriculture
Careers
(only a few examples)
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Agricultural Engineer
Forest Ranger
Farm Manager
Game Warden
Agricultural Lab Tech
Biological Scientist
Electrician
Welder
Soil Conservationist
Garden Center Manager
Greenhouse Manager
Entomologist
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Environmental Engineer
Consulting Forester
Construction Worker
Brick Mason
Game Warden
Botanists
Loggers
Geologists
Ag Educator
Livestock Producers
Veterinarian
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FFA
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Healthcare Science Technology
Pathway at
 Therapeutic
Services – Nursing
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Introduction to Healthcare Science
Application of Therapeutic Services
Nursing Essentials
*Nursing Internship
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Healthcare Science
Skills to Learn
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CPR / First Aid
Vital Signs
Transferring patients
Infection Control
Anatomy & Physiology
Direct patient care skills
WORK ETHICS AND SOFT SKILLS
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Healthcare Science
Careers
(only a few examples of the over 200 types of careers)
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Physical Therapist
 Nursing
Speech Therapist
 Medical Records Technician
Respiratory Therapist  Athletic Trainer
 Cardiovascular Technician
Pharmacist
Registered nurse
Surgical Technician
 Pharmacist
Paramedic / EMT
 EMT
Nutritionist
 Healthcare Administrator
Radiologist
 Lab Technician
Sonographer
 Radiographer
Veterinarian Technician
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Business & Computer Science
Pathway Available at
 Administrative
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Information Support
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Computer Applications I
Computer Applications II
Business Communication and Presentation
 Interactive
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Media
Computing in the Modern World
Fundamentals of Web Design
Advanced Web Design
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Business & Computer Science
Skills to Learn
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Keyboarding
Word Processing (letters, reports, tables)
Spreadsheets (rows & columns of info)
Databases (electronic filing cabinet)
Accounting & Finances
Web Design
WORK ETHICS AND SOFT SKILLS
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Business & Computer Science
Careers
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Accountant
Banking & Finance
Clerical Worker
Entrepreneur
Manager
Lawyer
Receptionist
Administrator
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CEO / CFO / CIO
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Information Technology
Network Administrator
Programmer
Marketing & Retail
Advertising Entrepreneur
Programmer
Loan officer
Animator
Office Manager
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Future Business
Leaders of America
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Pathways at
 Early
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Childhood Education
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Human Growth and Development in Early Childhood
Health, safety & Nutrition for Young Children
*ECE Internship
 Nutrition
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Food, Nutrition and Wellness
Food, Nutrition through the Lifespan
Food Science
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Skills to Learn
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Working with Children
Establishing and Operating a Business
Interrupting Nutrition Information
Creating Consumer Information for Public Use
Food Planning, Preparation, Service
Counseling
WORK ETHICS AND SOFT SKILLS
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Careers
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Teacher
Chef
Childcare Giver
Pharmaceutical Sales Person
Dietician
Food Service Manager
Sports Nutritionist
Consumer Journalist
Marketing
Nutritionist
Food Scientist/ResearcherCounselor
Social Worker
Consumer Credit Counselor
Child Advocate
Financial Advisor
Counselor
Human Services Worker
Daycare Owner
Educator
School Psychologist
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Family, Career and
Community Leaders
of America
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Pathway COMPLETER…
Complete all 3 required courses of a
pathway
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Pass the End-of-Pathway Assessment
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Receive a certificate from the state
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You can be a completer in more than
one pathway!
Recommended –
Complete at least one pathway and then
“visit” other pathways to take one or more
courses.
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Science Credit
A student can earn the 4th Science Credit
in these state approved courses…
Agriculture
 Forest Science (Graduation)
 Wildlife Mgt (Graduation)
 Natural Resource Mgt (Graduation)
 *General Horticulture & Plant Science (Graduation & Board of Regents)
Family & Consumer Sciences
 *Food Science (Graduation & Board of Regents)
 *Food & Nutrition Through the Lifespan (Graduation & Board of Regents)
Healthcare Science
 Intro to Healthcare Science (Graduation)
 Application of Therapeutic Services (Graduation)
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Youth Apprenticeship
(YAP)
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Leave campus at specific, supervised times
during the school day for the work site
Meet all criteria for program
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Seniors Only
On track for graduation
School schedule allows
Align career interests with actual jobs
Complete all required documents
Trustworthy / Honest / Punctual / Organized
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
Education AFTER high school…..
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4 Year University
Technical Colleges
2 Year Programs
Certificate Programs
One or a mixture of all of the above!
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