OHVA CTE One-Stop Shop for Information

This page contains information for OHVA staff and families to reference regarding all things CTE! If there is something that you cannot find on the main Web site, or this page, let Lauren Logan (llogan@k12.com) or Stacy Alonzo (salonzo@ohva.org) know and we'll get it updated with the information you need to adequately inform your students!

HS Career Cluster Explorations Courses

All newly enrolled 9th graders are required to take one of the following seven courses. The default courses are CAR017 PBL Business and Marketing Explorations or CAR045 PBL Agriculture Explorations. If possible, student interest should be used to determine course placement. Students may opt-out of these courses if they want to take a foreign language, require an alternative curriculum, or their parent insists their student not participate. Returning 9th grade and all 10th graders may also opt in to these courses. No 11th or 12th grade enrollment w/out admin approval.

CAR017 PBL Business and Marketing Explorations

This course is a Project Based Learning course (PBL). This course is designed as an exploration of the business career pathways. Students will get an introduction to business careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and marketing, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of marketing, financial management, and human resource management, in addition to other common business related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these business functions play.

CAR019 PBL Healthcare Explorations

This course is a Project Based Learning course (PBL) and is designed as an exploration of career pathways in healthcare. In this course students study the concepts of public service, effective communication, planning for emergencies, legal issues in health care, and career options in addition to other common related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these career functions play.

CAR031 Engineering Explorations

Each day, we are surrounded by technology and engineering projects. From our phones to the bridges we drive over, engineering and technology influence many parts of our lives. In this course you will learn more about engineering and technology careers and what skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed in these fields. You’ll explore innovative and cutting-edge projects that are changing the world we live in and examine the design and prototype development process. Engineering Explorations will also help you understand the emerging issues in this exciting career field.

CAR045 PBL Agriculture Explorations

This course is a Project Based Learning course (PBL). This course is designed as an exploration of the agriculture career pathways. Students will get an introduction to agriculture careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of agribusiness and agriscience, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of horticulture, natural resources, and livestock production, in addition to other common agriculture related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these agricultural functions play.

CAR095 PBL IT Explorations

This course is a Project Based Learning course (PBL). This course is designed as an exploration of the information technology career pathways. Students will get an introduction to information technology careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of information technology, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of networking information support, web and digital communications, and programming and software development.

CS Teaching 1--Education Field Experience Explorations

This course is a field experience course. This course is designed to expose students who are interested in Early Childhood Education to all grade bands of classrooms. Students will coordinate with OHVA teachers to observe in their classrooms, then complete a reflection on each experience. Students will also connect with a range of other educational staff members, such as a principal, counselor, advocate, etc.

NEW FOR 22-23--Only place students in this course if they want to join a CTE pathway, but are not in a grade level to do so, or require additional time to get caught up on credits prior to beginning CTE (9th and 10th graders only)

CAR100 Summit Career Planning

Interested in joining a CTE pathway in the next year or two? Then this course is for you! The Career Planning course is designed to give students an introductory experience with being involved in a CTE pathway. Throughout this semester long course, students will begin experiencing the many exciting components of CTE, including gaining important workplace skills, exploring career and life interests, creating a plan for how to reach your goals, and getting hands-on by participating in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO). Students may even end up competing against students from around the state in career-based competitions! Integrated throughout the course will be engaging sessions with industry speakers, sharing their experiences at landing the job of their dreams. Join us in this fun, engaging, interactive course that focuses on individual student interests, aptitudes, and goals!

Below is information for each pathway being offered for the 2022-23 school year.

Each pathway has four courses that are all yearlong courses. Even if there is only one course code, it will be split to run for both semesters. This is due to the requirements of each pathway course being at least 120 hours.

If a student is a sophomore beginning the pathway, they will take only the first course as a sophomore, unless they choose to take the first two. As a junior, they would then take the second and third course, and as a senior they would take the fourth course. (1-2-1)

If a student is a junior beginning the pathway, they will take the first and second course as a junior, and the third and fourth course as a senior. (2-2)

*The Natural Resources pathway can be started in 9th grade. These students would take one course each year.

*Seniors who have not started a CTE pathway have the opportunity to pursue several Senior-Only IRC program options. Find out more HERE.

Business and Administrative Services Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Business and Administrative Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (6 pts.)
RISE Up Customer Service and Sales (6 pts.)
RISE Up The Business of Retail: Operations and Profit (6 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (3 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAG for OHVA Business and Marketing Programs:

Intro to Entrepreneurship (Strategic Entrepreneurship)

CTSO: Business Professionals of America (BPA)

The Business Management and Administrative Services program areas will prepare students for technical and professional level careers in business management, human resources, operations management, distribution and logistics, supply chain and legal or medical office management.

Courses:

Course 1: BUS130 PBL Intro to Business Info Management/BUS140 PBL Business Info Management Data Essentials

Course 2: BUS045/BUS055 PBL Intro to Entrepreneurship 1 & 2

Course 3: BUS113/114 General Accounting

Course 4: BUS310 PBL Introduction to Management 1/BUS311 Management: Insight & Oversight

Marketing Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Marketing Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals (6 pts.)
RISE Up Customer Service and Sales (6 pts.)
RISE Up The Business of Retail: Operations and Profit (6 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification (3 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAG for OHVA Business and Marketing Programs:

Intro to Entrepreneurship (Strategic Entrepreneurship)

CTSO: Business Professionals of America (BPA)

The Marketing program areas will prepare students for technical and professional level careers in planning, managing and performing marketing activities such as communications, promotion, pricing, research, product and service management and professional selling to reach organizational objectives.

Courses:

Course 1: BUS130 PBL Intro to Business Info Management/BUS140 PBL Business Info Management Data Essentials

Course 2: BUS045/BUS055 PBL Intro to Entrepreneurship 1 & 2

Course 3: BUS065/075 PBL Marketing 1 & 2

Course 4: BUS210/211 Professional Sales and Promotion 1 & 2

Programming and Software Development Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Programming and Software Development Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Oracle Certified Associate - Java (6pts)
Adobe Certified Associate Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver (4pts)
Unity Certified User (variety of options--4 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAG for OHVA Programming Program:

Internet and Web Languages (Web Design)
Java Programming (Object Oriented Programming)

CTSO: BPA

Programming and Software Development program areas will prepare students for careers using technical and academic skills to design, develop, test, document, implement and maintain computer software and database systems.

Courses:

Course 1: TCH071/TCH072 Game Design 1 & 2

Course 2: TCH047 Web Design/TCH411 Adobe Dreamweaver

Course 3: TCH323A/TCH323B Java Programming 1 & 2

Course 4: TCH319A/B Mobile Apps

Network Systems Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Network Systems Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

CompTIA A+ (6 pts.)
CompTIA Network+ (6 pts.)
CompTIA Security+ (6 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAG for OHVA Network Systems Program:

Hardware Operation (Computer Hardware)
Internet and Web Languages (Web Design)
CompTIA Network + (Networking)
CompTIA Security + (Network Security)

CTSO: BPA

Network Systems program areas will prepare students for careers dealing with network systems analysis, planning and implementation. Students will gain the necessary technical and academic skills to design, install, maintain and manage network systems.

Courses:

Course 1:TCH562A/B CompTIA A+ Core 220-1101/1102

Course 2: TCH047 Web Design/TCH411 Adobe Dreamweaver

All pathway students are being placed in Courses 3 and 4 for 22-23--toggle two courses each year to utilize single pathway teacher.

Course 3: TCH543A/B CompTIA Network+ N10-008

Course 4: TCH554A/B CompTIA Security+ SY0-601

Interactive Media Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Interactive Media Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Adobe Certified Associate Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver (4pts)
Adobe Certified Associate Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop (4pts)
Adobe Certified Associate Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator (4pts)
Unity Certified User (variety of options--4 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAG for OHVA Interactive Media Program:

Electronic Publishing (Design Techniques)
Internet and Web Languages (Web Design)
2-D Animation (Animation)

CTSO: BPA

Interactive Media program areas will prepare students for careers using multimedia technology to develop online products for business, training, entertainment, communications and marketing. Students will gain the necessary technical and academic skills to create, design and produce interactive media products and services.

Courses:

Course 1: TCH421 Adobe Illustrator/TCH441 Adobe Photoshop

Course 2: TCH071/TCH072 Game Design 1 & 2

Course 3: TCH047 Web Design/TCH411 Adobe Dreamweaver

Course 4: TCH075A/TCH075B 2D Animation and 3D Modeling OH

Engineering and Design Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Engineering and Design Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Production Technician (4 different 3 pt. credentials for 12 pts. total)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAGs for OHVA Engineering & Design Program:

Manufacturing Processes (Manufacturing Operations)
Intro to Engineering (Engineering Principles)
Engineering Graphics (Engineering Design)

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Engineering and Design program areas will provide students with the necessary technical and academic skills to research and create product models with features/functions that meet the needs of the customer, manufacturing, quality and the overall business.

Courses:

Course 1: MFG330 Technician Safety and Fundamentals/MFG340 Manufacturing Tools and Processes (paired with CPT certification)

Course 2: MFG240 Applied Engineering 1: Introduction/MFG250 Applied Engineering 2: Solving Problems

Course 3: OTH212/OTH213 Engineering Drawing & Design 1 & 2

Course 4: TCH160/TCH162 Introduction to Robotics 1 & 2

Health Information Management Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Health Information Management Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Orion Institute Skill Attainment Certificate
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAGs for OHVA Health Information Management Program:

Medical Terminology (Medical Terminology)
Intro to Health Information Management (Health Information Technology)

CTSO: HOSA

Health Information Management program areas will prepare students with the mathematics, science and technical skills to create, manage and maintain confidential electronic health data and records.

*OHVA has partnered with Orion Institute to offer courses/articulated credit that can be transferred to Orion after graduating from OHVA to provide students with the opportunity for advanced standing in Orion's Billing and Coding or Medical Assisting programs. Click HERE for more information or talk to a CTE administrator or counselor.

Courses:

Sophomore Course: Nutrition & Wellness--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Junior Course: HLT213/214 Medical Terminology 1 & 2

Junior Course: SCI330A/SCI330B Anatomy and Physiology--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Senior Course: Pharmacology--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Senior Course: Health Information Technology--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Allied Health (Medical Assisting or STNA) Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Allied Health Program, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Orion Institute Skill Attainment Certificate
Ohio Department of Health - State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA) (12 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAGs for OHVA Allied Health Program:

Medical Terminology (Medical Terminology)
Intro to Health Information Management (Health Information Technology)

CTSO: HOSA

Nursing and Medical Assisting program areas will prepare students with the mathematics, science and technical skills to provide clinical assistance in patient care, emergency interventions (CPR, first‐aid, AED), nutrition, dentistry, and surgery.

*If a student wants to pursue STNA, they must obtain a placement to gain clinical experience with a registered facility.

Courses:

Sophomore Course: Nutrition & Wellness--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Junior Course: HLT213/214 Medical Terminology 1 & 2

Junior Course: SCI330A/SCI330B Anatomy and Physiology--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Senior Course: Pharmacology--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Senior Course: Health Information Technology--articulated credit with Orion Institute

Natural Resource Management Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Natural Resource Management pathway, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification (6 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAGs for OHVA Natural Resources Program:

Field Zoology (Wildlife and Fisheries)
Agribusiness Management (Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems)

CTSO: FFA

Natural Resource Management program areas will prepare students for careers in environmental management, energy, parks and recreation, wildlife and forestry. Students will gain the necessary technical and academic skills in extraction, processing, protection, use and/or renewal of soil and water, mineral resources, plants, non-domesticated animals and aquatic life.

Courses:

Course 1: AGR030A/B Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Course 2: AGR240/241 Wildlife, Fisheries, & Ecology Management 1 & 2

Course 3: AGR110 PBL Agribusiness (subject to change)

Course 4: AGR220 Food Technology (subject to change)

Early Childhood Education Pathway

Based on the coursework for our Early Childhood Education pathway, OHVA students will be prepared to take the following industry credential tests:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Parapro (6pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)

Available CTAGs for OHVA Early Childhood Education Program:

Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Education Principles)

CTSO: TBD

The Early Childhood Education program areas will prepare students for professional careers in both public and private childcare and educational environments.

Courses:

Course 1: OTH161/162 Early Childhood Education 1 & 2

Course 2: OTH110A/B Understanding Child Development

Course 3: Principles of Education and Instructional Practices (subject to change)

Course 4: Real World Parenting/Intro to Human and Social Services (subject to change)