Love creating, connecting, and influencing?
Love creating, connecting, and influencing?
Behind every eye-catching ad, trending product, and must-have brand is the Marketing & Sales industry. This career cluster is all about understanding what people want, creating connections, and turning ideas into sales—whether that’s launching a new product, running a social media campaign, or building a brand people love.
From local shops to global companies, marketing is everywhere—and the skills you learn here can take you into any industry you’re passionate about. You’ll explore digital marketing, brand promotion, customer relationships, design, and retail strategies that help businesses grow and stand out.
If you’re creative, love connecting with people, or get excited about bringing ideas to life, this could be your perfect fit!
Courses Offered at Asheville High School and SILSA:
Teacher: Ms. Kingsley
Quick Summary:
Learn the 4P’s of Marketing. Product, Price, Place, Promotion.
Learn about target markets and the way they influence selling products.
Understand the importance of creating a brand and all the things that go into branding.
Why: If you are interested in going into a field associated with Marketing or Business, you should take this class! This class offers you the opportunity to begin brainstorming ways to create things you are interested in and promote it in a shark tank-like atmosphere.
Relatable Careers around Asheville:
Asheville Tourists, Social Media Managers, Lazoom, Hyundai of Asheville, Orange Peel
What’s Next:
If you enjoyed this class you would sign up for Marketing II, also taught by Ms. Kingsley.
Credential Opportunity:
CIW Social Media Strategist
Teacher: Ms. Kingsley
Quick Summary:
Learn the nitty gritty of marketing research and the things that are important for businesses to know.
Figure out best ways to communicate with customers and why communication matters.
Create your own marketing strategy and plan for a business using your own research and findings.
Why: You should take this class if you want to learn more about the ins and outs of marketing! You should be curious about creating your own business and applying your knowledge into your own specific types of marketing.
Next Registration Opportunity:
If you are interested in continuing your education about Marketing, you should move towards finding an internship in this area - we're here to support you!
What’s Next:
Potential Colleges within 100 miles that offer Marketing Degrees:
UNC - Charlotte
Appalachian State
Western Carolina
Campbell University
Questions?
Cody Cheek
Curriculum and Instruction Management Coordinator
cody.cheek@acsgmail.net