public service
& safety

This pathway is for students who want to make a difference in their communities and help keep people safe. Explore careers in emergency response, law and the judicial system, local, state, and federal government service, the military and national security, and public safety. Students develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership while learning how to protect and serve the public in a variety of critical roles.

Suggested 4 year Pathway Program

Recommended Pathway Electives

Forensic Science Civics World Languages
US Government & Politics Modern World History Statistics
News Broadcasting Introduction to Business AP US History
Psychology Sociology
African Ameriocan/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies

Tomorrow's Careers

HIGH SCHOOL

Court/Municipal License Clerk
Construction/Building Inspector
Financial Examiner
Corrections Officer
Private Investigator
Security Officer
Postal Worker

CERTIFICATE/ASSOCIATES

Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Court Reporter
Probations Officer
Payroll Clerk
Code Enforcement Officer
Firefighter
EMT/Paramedic
Police Officer
Fire Marshall

COLLEGE

Lawyer/Attorney
Public Administrator
Policy Analyst
Legislative Aide/Lobbyist
Government Public Relations Specialist
Urban Planner
Judge
HR Manager
Intelligence Analyst
Emergency Management Director
Parks & Recreation Director

clubs & activities

Student Council FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Newspaper Club Cromwell Awareness Youth Action Council
GSA DECA

Job Shadow Experiences & Local Business

Local police departments Fire stations Emergency medical services (EMS/ambulance)

Courthouses Law offices City or town government offices
State government agencies Military bases Federal government offices (FBI, DHS, etc.)
National guard units Correctional facilities Public safety training centers
Homeland security offices Disaster relief organizations Community outreach programs

next steps

Take career inventories on SCOIR
Discuss career plans and class schedule with your counselor
Meet with career coordinator for career-related opportunities in your area of interest

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