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CTE electives prepare students with the academic, technical, and employability skills needed for the high-skill, high-wage, in-demand careers of tomorrow. Students have opportunities to earn industry certifications, scholarships, and college credits in select courses. Learn more about CTE with FLVS.
Accounting Applications 1:
Prerequisites: None required. If taking the course as part of the Finance Program of Study, Digital Information Technology should be taken first.
If you want to own a business one day, take college business courses, or just know how to handle your own personal finances in the future, then accounting is for you! Learning the basics of accounting can help you start and run a business, get a head start in college courses, and teach you how to create a personal budget. In Accounting Applications 1, students will build a broad foundation of knowledge and skills of accounting concepts in order to analyze, classify, and record business transactions in a manual and computerized setting (Excel and QuickBooks); prepare financial statements and communicate information to stakeholders; maintain payroll records, and determine proper handling of cash control procedures. This course will focus on transferable skills in communication, ethics, problem solving, organizational skills, and time management. Throughout the course, students explore the role of accounting in a global economy and develop employability skills such as proper business etiquette, workplace procedures, and customer service skills.
Agriscience Foundations 1:
Pre Requisites: None required.
In this course, you will learn what you need to jumpstart a career in agriscience. You will dive into agricultural history and its global impact, and learn about scientific and research concepts that drive the field, as well as the effects of agriculture on the environment. The course will also teach you about the career opportunities available in the field and how to promote yourself best so you can land your dream job. Specialized lab activities will give you the hands-on practice you need to master the content. You will have the unique experience of interviewing an agriscience worker related to your job of interest. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to become industry certified as an Agriculture Associate!
Agricultural Communications 2:
Pre Requisites: None required. If taking the course as part of the Agricultural Communications Program of Study, Agriscience foundations 1 should be taken first.
Are GMOs good for you? How do you explain the difference between organic and all-natural to consumers? How does a small farm advertise to a local community? In Agricultural Communications 2, students are introduced to visual, verbal, and written techniques to communicate agricultural information to stakeholders. This course prepares students with specialized knowledge of agriculture and media as they learn to design and develop marketing materials, engage in the community, and address needs of agricultural producers and consumers in a moral and ethical way. Students write news stories, compose photographs, create publications, and develop audio and video press materials. They also practice presenting speeches and visual presentations, developing real-world skills that apply across career fields. Throughout the course, students explore opportunities and develop employability skills to prepare for a career in the agricultural communication field.
Agricultural Communications 3:
Pre Requisites: Agriscience Foundations 1, Agricultural Communications 2
As the global need for agricultural products grows, so does the need for effective communication between consumers and producers. Agricultural Communications 3 combines agricultural topics and science with the application of communication studies. Students continue the study of visual, verbal, and written techniques to communicate agricultural information to consumers, businesses, and government agencies. This course will provide real-world practice in writing, speaking, photography, graphic design, and web communication to prepare students to report and present agricultural topics with detailed knowledge aimed at gaining attention. Students will create a communications campaign, learn how to use social media to deliver communication messages, prepare a media kit, produce persuasive videos, modify photographs, create a web page, and effectively use their voices to present and debate agricultural topics.
Digital Information Technology:
Pre Requisites: None
This innovative course provides you with the foundational skills needed for future careers in a variety of technological fields. You’ll explore emerging technologies, digital design, Microsoft Office online applications, and much more! You’ll assess your strengths and learn how they relate to potential career opportunities. This course provides elective credit, fulfills the character education and practical art requirement for high school graduation, and serves as a prerequisite to many exciting Career and Technical Education courses.
Computer and Network Security Fundamentals:
Pre Requisites: None required. If taking the course as part of the Applied Cybersecurity Program of Study, Digital Information Technology should be taken first.
Have you or someone you know ever had personal information compromised? This inspiring course covers the fundamentals of computer safety, network security, and the prevention of digital attacks. You’ll experience a hands-on approach to security strategies, expand your computer and networking security techniques, and improve your problem-solving skills. You will also explore numerous employment opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries: Cybersecurity. This course provides honors-level elective credit. Digital Information Technology, Computer Networking & Security Fundamentals, and Cybersecurity Essentials make up the Applied Cybersecurity Program of Study.
Cybersecurity Essentials:
Pre Requisites: None required. If taking the course as part of the Applied Cybersecurity Program of Study, both Digital Informations Technology and Computer and Network Security Fundamentals should be taken first.
Have you or someone you know ever had personal information compromised? This inspiring course covers defensive strategies for computer, mobile device, and network security. You’ll experience a hands-on approach to security strategies, expand your computer and networking security techniques, and improve your problem-solving skills. You will also explore numerous employment opportunities and prepare for one of the fastest-growing industries: cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Essentials is the third course in the Applied Cybersecurity program of study in the Information Technology career cluster.
Culinary Arts 1:
Pre Requisites: None
This course covers the history of the food service industry and careers in that industry. Also covered are safety in the workplace; employability skills; leadership/teamwork skills; care and use of commercial culinary equipment; basic food science; basic nutrition; and following recipes in food preparation labs.
Culinary Arts 2:
Pre Requisites: Culinary Art 1
Students will acquire knowledge and skill in the preparation of food. Included are basic principles and techniques of food preparation, management of resources, use of recipes, use and care of equipment and evaluation of food products. The courses emphasize safety and sanitation practices. Students will operate kitchen equipment and tools. Students will also learn about baking and pastry arts in addition to the use of leavening agents including air, steam, yeast, baking powder, and baking soda. This course can be used to meet a practical arts requirement for high school graduation.
Foundations of Programming Honors:
Pre Requisites: None Required. If taking the course as part of the Web Application Development and Programming Program of Study, Digital Information Technology should be taken first.
Learn the skills required to be competitive in today’s high-tech workforce. This course covers the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. It provides you with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. You’ll also explore the vast programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field.
This course is part of a program of study that provides coherent and rigorous content needed for progression in the Information Technology career cluster.
Procedural Programming:
Pre Requisites: Foundations of Programming or previous coding experience is recommended. If taking the course as part of the Web Application and Development Program of Study, Digital Information Technology and Foundations of Programming should be taken first.
Do you want to learn higher-level coding skills? Procedural Programming (ProP) teaches advanced programming concepts using the computer language Python. You will learn techniques and processes associated with computer programming and software development. This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing procedural programming techniques. After successful completion of Foundations of Programming and Procedural Programming, students will have met Occupational Completion Point B, Computer Programmer Assistant, SOC Code 15-1131.
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism:
Pre Requisites: None
How would you like to be a part of the world’s largest industry, with the potential to make a lot of money and take advantage of perks like flight upgrades, free hotel rooms, and free food? Welcome to the “industry of fun,” Hospitality and Tourism. This course is the first in a series to dive into the numerous career avenues and business opportunities of the hospitality and tourism industry. You will learn about segments such as airlines, hotels, and cruise ships, as well as customer service and selling techniques. The course will prepare you to launch your career in hospitality and tourism, with projects and takeaways that you will be able to use immediately to help you land your dream job.
Technology for Hospitality & Tourism:
Pre Requisites: None required. If taking the course as part of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program.
This course takes the knowledge acquired in Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism and narrows the focus to a study of how technology impacts the industry. This is the second course in a series to dive into the career avenues and business opportunities of the hospitality and tourism field, with a special focus on the computer technology and computer-related skills necessary to succeed in the profession. This course prepares you even further for your launch into a hospitality and tourism career, with projects and activities you will be able to apply to your search for a job in this high-demand industry. This course takes the knowledge acquired in Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism and narrows the focus to a study of how technology impacts the industry. This is the second course in a series to dive into the career avenues and business opportunities of the hospitality and tourism field, with a special focus on the computer technology and computer-related skills necessary to succeed in the profession. This course prepares you even further for your launch into a hospitality and tourism career, with projects and activities you will be able to apply to your search for a job in this high-demand industry.
Introduction to the Teaching Profession:
Pre Requisites: None
Teaching is about inspiring and empowering students to realize their potential. If this sounds like something you’d like to do, this course is for you. We’ve designed this course to explore what it takes to be a teacher, not just in the classroom, but in many fields—education, healthcare or even corporate. You’ll learn about the history, purposes, issues, ethics, laws and regulations, roles and qualifications of teaching. As you work through the course, you’ll participate in a minimum of 20 hours of guided observations and field experience in different settings. This will help you identify what teaching career path interests and suits you best, as well as effective learning environments. You’ll also build a working portfolio throughout your program, as you learn about leadership and skills offered by participating in CTS.
Introduction to the Teaching Profession is the first course in the Principles of Teaching program of study in the Education and Training career cluster.
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