The Career Experience & Technical Skill Pathway is part of the alternative pathway option to demonstrate competency. In this pathway, students will earn credentials used for advancement or recruitment in the workforce. Below are the career experience pathways we offer at TRECA:
Law & Safety
Retail Industry
Career Technology
Additional details about each pathway can be found below:
Law & Safety Pathway: Students will earn the NIMS (National Incident Management System) certificates offered by FEMA in this pathway. Students will gain a foundational understanding of managing and responding to various emergencies effectively. Equipping students with valuable knowledge for potential public safety, emergency services, and disaster response careers.
Students will earn Bloodborne Pathogens certification, OSHA-10, and multiple FEMA (how to respond to natural disasters certification.)
Students will have to pass multiple quizzes that are taken at their home.
If you are thinking about any of the career fields listed below, this pathway may interest you:
Career:
Firefighter
2023 Median Salary: $57,120
Entry-Level Education:
Postsecondary nondegree award
Career:
Police Officer
2023 Median Salary: $74,910
Entry-Level Education:
High School Diploma
Career:
EMT & Paramedics
2023 Median Salary: $44,780
Entry-Level Education:
Postsecondary nondegree award
Career:
Public Safety Telecommunicator
2023 Median Salary: $48,890
Entry-Level Education:
High School Diploma
Retail Industry Pathway: Students will build an understanding of the retail industry, its impact on the economy, and the diverse jobs available. They’ll also gain crucial workplace skills, including problem-solving and teamwork.
Students must score 70% or higher on the Retail Industry Fundamentals Exam. This is a 50-question untimed exam taken at their home.
Students must score 70% or higher on the Customer Service Exam. This is proctored by a school counselor online and taken from your home. There are 75 questions, and students have 90 minutes.
If you are thinking about any of the career fields listed below, this pathway may interest you:
Career:
Retail Sales
2023 Median Salary: $33,900
Entry-Level Education:
No formal education requirements
Career:
Customer Service Representatives
2023 Median Salary: $39,680
Entry-Level Education:
No formal education requirements
Career Technical Education Pathways: Students will learn foundational knowledge of information technology. Our CTE program offers three pathways for students: Cybersecurity, Interactive Media, and Web Programming. If you are thinking about a career in technology, this pathway may interest you:
*The career tech pathway can take at minimum two years to complete.
Career Option:
Information Security
2023 Median Salary: $120,360
Entry-Level Education:
Bachelor's degree
Career Option:
Graphic Designer
2023 Median Salary:
$58,910
Entry-Level Education:
Bachelor's degree
Career Option:
Graphic Designer
2023 Median Salary:
$92,750
Entry-Level Education:
Bachelor's degree