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Your Path. Your Purpose. Your Future.

Welcome to Future Frontiers — a curated launchpad where your student’s passion meets opportunity. Each pathway below shows what students can learn in and out of the classroom: sample concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes, the high‑school courses we will offer, stackable industry‑recognized credentials, and a broad range of internship ideas. Use these pages to spark conversation, compare options, and imagine concrete next steps—courses to take, credentials to earn, and experiences to pursue.

 

These examples are broad and flexible, not exhaustive. Students can mix and match courses across pathways, pursue technical or leadership tracks, and tailor a two‑ to four‑year plan. For a personalized pathway (mapped to local college course codes, credential providers, and internship partners), contact our directors.

1. Health Science & Allied Health

Summary: Work with clinicians, researchers, and public‑health leaders to improve health outcomes. Pathways include bedside care, diagnostics, therapy, lab science, health administration, public health, and health IT.

 

Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

  • Nursing Assistant (CNA); Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II; Nutrition

  • Medical Terminology; Medical Microbiology; Intro to Public Health; Health Informatics

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High‑school courses (offered):

  • Allied Health Assistant; Anatomy & Physiology; Medical Assistant

  • Medical Lab Assisting; EKG Technician; Emergency Medical Responder; Health Careers; Contemporary Health; Personal Health & Fitness

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Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • CNA; CPR / BLS (AHA); Phlebotomy tech; Pharmacy Tech (PTCB) prep; Medical Billing & Coding (AAPC); HIPAA; Bloodborne Pathogens; CCMA articulations

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Internship examples:

  • CNA shifts; clinical observation in urgent care; hospital lab assistant; pharmacy tech apprentice; telehealth support; rehab aide; public‑health outreach; EHR support intern

2. Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics

Summary: Design, prototype, and automate—careers in mechanical design, robotics,

electronics, materials, quality, and manufacturing leadership.

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Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

  • Intro to CNC Programming; Basic Machine Theory; 3D Modeling (CAD); Intro to Robotics; Mechatronics; PLC programming

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High‑school courses (offered):

  • Applied Engineering; Robotics; 3D Modeling; Manufacturing; Concepts of Engineering & Technology; Drafting/CAD; Electronics; Physics; Advanced math

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • NCCER / Manufacturing credentials; Precision Measurement Instruments; OSHA 10/30;

  • SolidWorks / Autodesk Certified User; Siemens/FANUC robotics badges; Certified Production Technician

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Internship examples:

  • CNC machinist apprentice; robotics integrator intern; prototyping with maker spaces; QA/inspection assistant; CAD/drafter role; maintenance tech apprentice; materials testing intern

3. Information Technology, Networking & Cybersecurity

Summary: Build and secure software, networks, and digital experiences—pathways to software engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, data, and UX design.

 

Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

  • Intro to Programming (Python/JS); Database Fundamentals; Web Development; Network Administration; Cybersecurity foundations; Cloud basics

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High‑school courses (offered):

  • Introduction to Computer Science; Computer Science Principles; Cybersecurity; Advanced Networking; Network Security Fundamentals; Web Development; Computer Maintenance; Digital Media Web Design; Game Design; AP Computer Science

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Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • CompTIA ITF+/A+/Network+/Security+; Cisco CCNA pathways; Microsoft Azure Fundamentals; AWS Cloud Practitioner; Google IT Support; Certified Ethical Hacker entry tracks

 

Internship examples:

  • IT help‑desk; web‑development for nonprofits; cybersecurity placement with county IT or MSP; UX research assistant; app/game dev project with startups; data‑analytics intern; network operations assistant

4. Business, Entrepreneurship & Finance

Summary: Turn ideas into sustainable ventures—skills in finance, marketing, operations, HR,

and entrepreneurship.

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Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

  • Intro to Business; Small Business Management; Intro to Accounting; Principles of Marketing; Business Analytics; Business Law

 

High‑school courses (offered):

  • Accounting; Business Information Management; Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance; Small Business Entrepreneurship; Management; Personal Finance; Keyboarding & Applications; Marketing; Digital Marketing

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • QuickBooks Certified User; Microsoft Excel Specialist; Google Analytics IQ; HubSpot certifications; Entrepreneurship certificate; NFTE credentials

 

Internship examples:

  • Retail/operations management intern; social‑media marketing campaign; bookkeeping assistant; incubator business‑plan projects; event coordination; chamber market research; HR admin support; student micro‑enterprise mentoring

5. Digital Media, Creative Arts & Communications

Summary: Tell stories across video, audio, design, and animation—careers in filmmaking,

podcasting, photography, graphic design, animation, copywriting, and UX content.

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Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

  • Video Production; Audio Production; Motion Graphics; Digital Photography; Animation; Multimedia Storytelling; Media Law & Ethics

 

High‑school courses (offered):

  • Digital Media Fundamentals; Digital Photography; Journalism; Theatre/Cinema/Film Production; Animation; Digital Design; 3D Modeling; Social Media; Public Speaking; Art Appreciation; Art History

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • Adobe Certified Professional (Photoshop/Premiere/Illustrator); TRUST (drone ops); Avid/Final Cut basics; media portfolio endorsements; awards/recognitions in student journalism and arts

 

Internship examples:

  • Production assistant at TV/film or ad agencies; podcast producer/editor; graphic‑design intern; photojournalism projects; motion‑graphics assistant; social‑content creator; museum digital‑media projects; game‑design support

6. Hospitality, Culinary Arts & Tourism

Summary: Train in culinary craft, operations, and guest experience—pathways into restaurants, hotels/resorts, events, food entrepreneurship, and tourism.

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Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

  • Culinary I/II; Hospitality & Tourism; Event Planning & Customer Service; Food Science; Restaurant Management

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High‑school courses (offered):

  • Culinary Arts; Hospitality & Tourism; Hotel Management; Restaurant Management; Food Safety & Sanitation; Marketing and Sales for Tourism & Hospitality

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Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • ServSafe Food Handler/Manager; ProStart Certificate; TIPS/SafeServ; Certified Guest Service Professional; OSHA 10 for kitchen safety

 

Internship examples:

  • Line cook / prep cook apprenticeships; pastry/bakery assistant; catering operations intern; events intern at convention centers/resorts; hotel front‑desk/operations placements; food‑entrepreneur incubator; manager‑in‑training

7. Education & Human Services

Summary: Teach, mentor, and design services—pathways to K‑12 teaching, early‑childhood leadership, counseling, social work, and community program management.

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Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes/recommended electives:

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Foundations of Education / Field Experience; Including Diverse Learners; Child Development; Educational Psychology; Intro to Social Work

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High‑school courses (offered):

 

Child Development; Early Childhood Education; Introduction to Careers in Education & Training; Teaching and Training Careers; Peer Counseling; Family & Consumer Science; Real World Parenting

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

 

Child Development Associate (CDA); CPR & First Aid; Mandatory Reporter; Paraeducator certificates; behavior‑intervention assistant badges; early‑childhood endorsement articulations

 

Internship examples:

 

Assistant teacher at preschool/Head Start; afterschool enrichment coordinator; paraeducator apprenticeship; literacy tutoring at libraries; family‑support outreach; youth mentorship; special‑education support; curriculum‑development assistant

8. Agriculture, Food Systems & Environmental Science

Summary: Work with living systems—pathways in agronomy, animal science, vet tech, agri‑business, conservation, soil & water science, and ag‑tech.

 

Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes / recommended electives:

  • Agriculture Foundations; Animal Science; Plant Science; Veterinary Science; Soil & Water Studies; Precision Ag; Agri‑Business Management

 

High‑school courses (offered):

  • Agriscience; Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Biotechnology; Veterinary Science; Forestry & Natural Resources; Agribusiness Systems; Plant Systems; Animal Systems; Power/Structural Systems

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • Pesticide applicator permits; OSHA/ag safety; tractor/equipment safety; Certified Veterinary Assistant articulations; Certified Crop Adviser entry tracks

 

Internship examples:

  • Greenhouse technician; veterinary‑clinic assistant; farm internships (crop/livestock); ag‑tech startup placements; water‑quality monitoring; urban agriculture/community garden management; produce distribution/logistics intern; landscape/horticulture placements

9. Construction Trades, Sustainable Building & Utilities

Summary: Hands‑on pathways to carpentry, electrical, plumbing/HVAC, welding, heavy equipment, sustainable design, construction management, and building inspection.

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Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes / recommended electives:

  • Construction I–III; Plumbing Practices; HVAC; NEC electrical courses; Welding & Fabrication; Blueprint Reading; Green Building Technologies

 

High‑school courses (offered):

  • Construction Careers; Introduction to Careers in Architecture & Construction; Manufacturing; Applied Engineering; Welding & Fabrication; Renewable Technologies; Careers in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • OSHA 10/30; NCCER core/trade credentials; EPA 608 (HVAC); journeyman apprenticeship hours; AWS welding certificates; crane/equipment safety cards

 

Internship examples:

  • Carpenter apprentice; plumbing/HVAC service tech intern; electrical apprentice; green‑building retrofit projects; finish‑carpentry placements; welding/fabrication shop internships; site safety/project‑management assistant; heavy‑equipment trainee

10. Public Safety, Emergency Services & Criminal Justice

Summary: Train for careers in emergency medicine, fire science, law enforcement, corrections, forensics, emergency management, and community safety.

 

Concurrent‑enrollment (college) classes / recommended electives:

  • EMT I/II; Principles of Emergency Services (Fire Science); Intro to Criminology; Criminal Investigation; Forensic Science basics; Emergency Management

 

High‑school courses (offered):

  • Careers in Criminal Justice; Criminology; Law & Order; Law Enforcement Field Services; Fire & Emergency Services; Forensics; Careers in Public Service/Corrections; Military Careers

 

Industry‑recognized credentials (examples):

  • Nationally Registered EMT; CPR/BLS; Firefighter I (NFPA) intro credentials; FEMA ICS awareness; crime‑scene processing certificates; law‑enforcement pre‑academy badges

 

Internship examples:

  • Ride‑along / observation with EMS, fire, or police; evidence‑processing assistant; emergency‑management planning intern; victim‑advocacy placements; forensics lab assistant; court‑clerk intern; search‑and‑rescue volunteer trainee

Design notes and implementation pathways

  • Stackable Credentials: Each pathway is designed for HS credit + concurrent‑enrollment college credit + industry credentials so students graduate with marketable skills, apprenticeship entry points, and college momentum.

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  • Multiple Entry Points & Breadth: Each pathway lists varied sub‑pathways (technical, creative, managerial, support roles) and many internship options so every student can find a place to thrive.

 

  • Personalization & Portfolio: Students choose or explore pathways in 9th/10th grade, build a two‑to-four‑year plan (courses, credentials, internships), and complete a capstone/public portfolio for families, colleges, and employers.

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  • Partnerships & Scalability: Pathways plug into dual‑credit agreements, apprenticeship sponsors, community colleges, employers, hospitals, makerspaces, and regional agencies for placements and credentialing.

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