FHS Career Zones Guide/Course Offerings
CAREER ZONES:
Find the career zone that will take you to your desired career pathway!
Source: Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Career Development Model 2018
Steps that can be taken to prepare for your career path:
Complete & continuously update your Educational Development Plan as your interests change.
Complete your portfolio throughout your high school career.
Take advantage of job shadow opportunities.
Participate in site visits/work experience opportunities.
Have a mentor in your desired career.
Career Technical Education (CTE) classes are also offered through:
- Livingston Career & Technical Education
-Wilson Talent Center
Early College Programs are offered through Livingston county.
Please visit the website below for information on the programs offered through the Wilson Talent Center.
https://www.inghamisd.org/wtc/
Please visit the website below for information on the consortium programs offered through Livingston Career & Technical Education.
Please visit the website below for information on the Early College programs offered through Livingston county.
https://lcearlycollege.org/
Additional Career Pathways Course Offerings:
MHSAA Referee Internship
Childhood Development Education Internship
Cooperative Education (Co-Op)/Work-Base Learning/Internships
Work Readiness Assessment Program (WRAP)
See complete descriptions of these offerings via this link to the Fowlerville High School 2022-2023 Course Guide(pages 10 & 11):
ARTS AND COMMUNICATION:
This pathway focuses on careers related to the humanities and to the performing, visual, literary, and media arts. This pathway can lead students to careers in creative writing, film production, interior or fashion design, journalism, radio & TV broadcasting, advertising and public relations, among others.
Career examples within this pathway
Graphic Designer
Fashion Designer
Costume Designer
Journalist
Actor
Web Site Designer
Public Relations Executive
Dancer
Film Producer
Radio & TV Broadcaster
Artist
Architect
Interior Designer
Publisher
Editor
Computer Game Designer
Musical Therapist
Camera Operator
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Freshman
Biology
English 9
Social Studies
World Language
Health/Physical Education
Elective/VPAA
Algebra I
Sophmore
Earth Science
English 10
American History
World Language
Geometry
Elective/VPAA
Elective
Junior
Chemistry/Physics
English 11
Economics/Government
Algebra II
Elective/VPAA
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Senior Math
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
Elective/VPAA
Elective
Elective
Applicable Electives
Creative Writing
Writing for Publication (Yearbook)
Theater Performance
Digital Media Literacy
French, German, Spanish
News Broadcasting
Sports Broadcasting
Culinary & Nutrition
CAD Digital Animation
Construction Technology
Band and/or Choir
Ceramics
Art Studio I, II, III, & IV (AP)
Marketing / Adv. Marketing
Trends & Topics I & II
All Math Courses
All Science Courses
All Computer Courses
Psychology / AP Psychology
All relevant Wilson Talent Center & Livingston county programs/courses.
Applicable School & Community Activities
Art shows
Gymnastics
School plays
Choirs
Concerts
Community bands
Lunch & Learns
Color Guard
Drama Club
Leadership conferences
Speech/debate contests
School talent show
DECA
Band
Class officer
Yearbook staff
Volunteering
Mentoring
Rock band
Essay/poetry contests
Instrument/equipment manager
Stage production
Part-time employment in a related field
Industrial technology
Craft classes
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY:
Careers in this pathway are related to the business environment. This pathway can lead students to careers in sales, marketing, computer and information systems, finance, accounting, office administration, business ownership, hospitality/tourism management, and more.
Career examples within this pathway
Loan Officer
Economist
Office Manager
Computer Programmer
Hotel Manager
Salesperson
Travel Agent
Legal Secretary
Data Entry Clerk
Insurance Agent
Accountant
Actuary
Cashier
Bank Teller
Computer Programmer
Computer Systems Analyst
Receptionist
Real Estate Agent
Tax Preparer
Vendor
Paralegal
Event Planner
Logistics
Market Research
Entrepreneur
Arbitrator
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Freshman
Biology
English 9
Social Studies
World Language
Health/Physical Education
Elective/VPA
Algebra I
Sophmore
Earth Science
English 10
American History
World Language
Geometry
Elective/VPA
Elective
Junior
Chemistry/Physics
English 11
Economics/Government
Algebra II
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Senior Math
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Applicable Electives
Consumer Math
Marketing 1 & 2
All Computer courses
Digital Media Literacy
Creative Writing
Writing for Publication (Yearbook)
Psychology / AP Psychology
Trend & Topics 1 & 2
Culinary Arts
News Broadcasting
Sports Broadcasting
All Science courses
All Math courses
Economics
French, German, Spanish
All relevant Wilson Talent Center & Livingston county programs/courses.
Applicable School & Community Activities
Quiz Bowl
Officer in Student Council or another organization
Participate in speech & drama
Participate in leadership conferences/competitions
DECA
Athletic Teams
Attend professional meetings
Volunteering
Participate in career fairs
Part-time employment in a related field
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:
This pathway encompasses careers related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems. Careers stemming from this pathway include those in engineering and related technologies, mechanics and repair, precision production, construction, architecture, and drafting among others.
Career examples within this Pathway:
Auto Mechanic
Draftsman
Geographer
Surveyor
Chemical Engineer
Architect
Plumber
Electrician
Air Traffic Controller
Carpenter
Custodian
Computer Technician
Robotics Technician
Packaging Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Architectural Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Aircraft Mechanic
Brick Mason
Heavy Equipment Operator
Painter
Heating & Cooling Technician
Welder
Plumber & Pipe Fitter
Roofer
Tool & Die Maker
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Freshman
Biology
English 9
Social Studies
World Language
Health/Physical Education
Elective/VPA
Algebra I
Sophmore
Earth Science
English 10
American History
World Language
Geometry
Elective/VPA
Elective
Junior
Chemistry/Physics
English 11
Economics/Government
Algebra II
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Senior Math
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Applicable Electives
Construction Technology
Energy Technology
Auto Technology
All Math courses
All Science courses
All Computer courses
Manufacturing/Welding
Art Studio I, II, III, & IV (AP)
Creative Writing
Engineering & Robotics I & II
French, German Spanish
All relevant Wilson Talent Center & Livingston county programs/courses.
Applicable School & Community Activities
Employer & trade school site visits
On-the-job training
Career Fairs
Part-time employment in this field
Participate in technology competitions (local, regional, state, and national platforms)
HEALTH SCIENCES:
This pathway has careers related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease. Areas of employment can include those in research, prevention, treatment, and related health technologies.
Career examples within this Pathway
Doctor
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Physical Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
Veterinary Technician
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Employee Benefits Coordinator
Medical Assistant
Nursing
Speech Pathologist
Teacher
Medical Administrator
Medical Record Tech
Ultrasound Tech
Athletic Trainer
Pharmacist
Surgical Tech
Anesthesiologist
Biochemist
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Freshman
Biology
English 9
Social Studies
World Language
Health/Physical Education
Elective/VPA
Algebra I
Sophmore
Earth Science
English 10
American History
World Language
Geometry
Elective/VPA
Elective
Junior
Chemistry/Physics
English 11
Economics/Government
Algebra II
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Senior Math
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Applicable Electives
All Science courses (specifically Anatomy & Physiology)
Psychology / AP Psychology
All Math courses
All Computer courses
Writing & Reading
Physical Education 1 & 2
Advanced Conditioning
Personal Relations
French, German, Spanish
Nutrition & Culinary
Ceramics
Personal Living
Art Studio I, II, & III (AP)
Child Development I & II
All relevant Wilson Talent Center & Livingston county programs/courses.
Applicable School & Community Activities
Career Fairs
Science Olympiad
Volunteer at hospitals
Volunteer for the Red Cross
Volunteer at nursing homes
Hospice volunteer
Participate on an athletic team
Babysit
Youth Activation Committee (YAC)
Part-time employment in a related field
Special Olympics
Peer tutoring
HUMAN SERVICES:
This pathway encompasses careers related to the economic, political and social systems. This can include education, law enforcement, law and legal studies, military, child and family services, food and beverage services, religion and human services, among others.
Career examples within this pathway
Psychologist
Principal
Chef
Recreation Director
Police Detective
Nail Technician
Teacher
Rehabilitation Counselor
Librarian
Lawyer
Firefighter
Social Worker
Cosmetologist
Child Care Provider
Food Service Worker
Coach
Flight Attendant
Criminologist
Health Inspector
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Freshman
Biology
English 9
Social Studies
World Language
Health/Physical Education
Elective/VPA
Algebra I
Sophmore
Earth Science
English 10
American History
World Language
Geometry
Elective/VPA
Elective
Junior
Chemistry/Physics
English 11
Economics/Government
Algebra II
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Senior Math
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Applicable Electives
Government / AP Government
Economics
All Math courses
All Computer courses
All Science courses
Marketing 1 & 2
Psychology / AP Psychology
Nutrition & Culinary
Personal Relations
Personal Living
Trends & Topics 1 & 2
French, German, Spanish
Child Development I & II
All relevant Wilson Talent Center & Livingston county programs/courses.
Applicable School & Community Activities
Work or volunteer at a daycare
Volunteer at a church
Youth Activation Committee (YAC)
Babysit
Attend career fairs
Become a peer tutor
Student Council
Get involved with Special Olympics
Coach or lead a group (little league teams, book club)
Youth Activation Committee (YAC)
Student Council
Part-time employment in this field
Natural Resources & Agriscience:
This pathway focuses on careers related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. This can include those careers in agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, wildlife, horticulture and more.
Career examples within this pathway
Marine Biologist
Landscaper
Farmer
Forester
Chemist
Physicist
Oceanographer
Conservation Agent
Surveyor
Nursery Worker
Florist
Zoologist
Animal Caretaker
Park Ranger
Pest Controller
Environmental Engineer
Food Scientist
Plant Scientist
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Freshman
Biology
English 9
Social Studies
World Language
Health/Physical Education
Elective/VPA
Algebra I
Sophmore
Earth Science
English 10
American History
World Language
Geometry
Elective/VPA
Elective
Junior
Chemistry/Physics
English 11
Economics/Government
Algebra II
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Senior
English 12
Senior Math
Academic Elective
Academic Elective
Elective/VPA
Elective
Elective
Applicable Electives:
Agricultural Science
Construction Technology
All Math courses
All Computer courses
All Science courses
Energy Technology
Auto Technology
Marketing 1 & 2
Manufacturing/Welding
Fire Fighting
Nutrition & Culinary
Manufacturing Engineering Tech
Economics
Robotics I & II
French, German, Spanish
All relevant Wilson Talent Center & Livingston county programs/courses
Applicable School & Community Activities
FFA
Volunteer Firefighter
Career Fairs
4-H Livestock Shows
Animal Associations
Scouting Events
Volunteer at a nature center
Science Olympiad
Part-time worker in a related area (nursery or on a farm)
Animal Associations