Information Technology Pathway

Technology isn't just a separate industry; it is the engine behind the scenes in every field, driving productivity, creativity and efficiency.  Launch your career in Information Technology - for free - with the Information Technology ICP. This pathway empowers you to combine high-level tech skills with any subject you are passionate about, from music and art to medicine and sports. Our pathway’s specialized coursework and professional internship will give you a giant leap forward in your post-high school plans while potentially earning industry-recognized credentials at no cost. Whether you want to code the next big app, or lead innovation in telemedicine, biometrics or a different field, this pathway provides the hands-on skills and real-world experience to turn your interests into a professional advantage.

Business Finance Innovation Career Pathway

Unlock the secrets of wealth and leadership with the Innovation Career Pathway in Finance. This pathway is a strategic roadmap to transform you into a solution seeker and a mindful learner. You progress through a specialized sequence of courses at the technical and Advanced Placement level, where you may earn a college-level AP Business with Personal Finance Credential endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Recognized Credentials through the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.

The heart of this pathway is the authentic learning experience. Your journey culminates in a 100-hour work-based learning experience, where you may intern with industry and community partners. By graduation, you will have the durable skills and professional network needed to advance in a career in finance.

Marketing Innovation Career Pathway

Are you ready to build a brand and influence the world? The Innovation Career Pathway in Marketing is your launchpad for creativity and entrepreneurship. This pathway flips traditional learning. Focusing on inspired innovation and effective communication, students engage in technical coursework that leads to DECA and Advanced Placement courses, where they not only read about business but also create it.

The highlight of this pathway is conducting market research and developing actionable marketing plans. In these experiences, you use the same "lean startup" tools as modern tech founders to develop, test, and pitch original product ideas. To prepare you for the real world, the pathway requires a 100-hour capstone or internship with industry partners and local business leaders. Throughout your courses, you will partake in a variety of authentic learning experiences and have the opportunity to earn Industry Recognized Credentials such as Microsoft Office Specialist certifications, Google’s Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certificate, and the AP Business with Personal Finance Credential, giving you a head start on your career and the durable skills to thrive in any industry. Do not just follow the trends, learn how to set them!

Environmental Science Pathway

The Environmental Science Innovation Career Pathway empowers students to become environmental leaders and problem-solvers while still in high school by transforming passion for the planet into practical career skills. This comprehensive program combines rigorous science coursework with hands-on field investigations, community-based conservation projects, and real-world environmental challenges to prepare students for immediate entry into environmental careers or advanced study in competitive college science programs. Students gain invaluable experience through authentic field research including watershed assessments, biodiversity surveys, water quality monitoring, and habitat restoration projects in partnership with local environmental organizations, state agencies, and conservation groups. The pathway offers opportunities to earn professional credentials including OSHA safety training —giving students marketable technical skills before graduation. Students master industry-standard tools and technologies including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, field sampling equipment, data analysis platforms, and environmental monitoring devices. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills, certifications, field experience, and professional connections to immediately enter the environmental workforce as technicians and field assistants or excel in competitive college science programs. Whether you dream of becoming a conservation biologist, environmental engineer, climate scientist, park ranger, sustainability coordinator, or any other environmental professional, this pathway gives you the hands-on experience, technical expertise, and head start you need to succeed in protecting our planet and creating a sustainable future.

Healthcare Innovation Pathway

The Healthcare Innovation Career Pathway is designed to give students a competitive advantage in one of the fastest-growing career fields by transforming high school into a launching pad for professional success. This comprehensive program combines rigorous academics with hands-on experiences, industry-recognized certifications, and real-world problem-solving to prepare students for immediate entry into healthcare careers or advanced study in competitive college health professions programs. Students gain invaluable experience through internships and authentic learning projects that address real community health challenges. The pathway offers opportunities to earn professional certifications including CPR/AED —giving students marketable skills before graduation. Whether you dream of becoming a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, paramedic, or any other healthcare professional, this pathway gives you the real-world experience, credentials, and head start you need to succeed in making a meaningful difference in people's lives.