CTE Pathway Opportunities
9th-11th Grade
Ohio Virtual Academy's Career Technical Education (CTE) Program teaches career skills students need to be successful after high school. In addition to core courses required for graduation, students' electives allow them to explore different career fields and gain skills that can help them be successful in the workplace and in college. Whether students intend to go to college, are working in their career field now, or plan to start their career right out of high school, the occupational programs offered can combine passion and interests with the skills needed to compete for jobs in high-demand fields.
OHVA's State Approved CTE Pathways
2024-25
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Finance
Programming and Software Development
Network Systems
Interactive Media
Engineering and Design
Allied Health
Agriculture: Natural Resource Management
Early Childhood Education
Media Arts
All of OHVA's CTE Pathways are eligible for a 9th, 10th, or 11th grade start.
If you are a 9th or 10th grader who is not yet ready to commit to participation in a CTE pathway, please consider taking an exploration course now (that you have not already taken), then apply to the pathway of your choice later in high school.
Each CTE Pathway consists of four or five courses, which count as elective credit towards graduation requirements. In addition to coursework, students in our CTE program have many opportunities to further their skills through opportunities that include:
Work-Based Learning (WBL)
Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs)
Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSOs)
WebXams (Ohio's state end-of-course exams for CTE courses)
Career Portfolios
Regularly Scheduled Career Development Sessions
Typical CTE Pathway Course Progression
9th Grade Pathway Start
9th Grade - Foundations of Career-Technical Education (CTE) - one semester only
10th Grade - Pathway Course 1
11th Grade - Pathway Courses 2 and 3
12th Grade - Pathway Course 4
10th Grade Pathway Start
10th Grade - Pathway Course 1
11th Grade - Pathway Courses 2 and 3
12th Grade - Pathway Course 4
11th Grade Pathway STart
11th Grade - Pathway Courses 1 and 2
12th Grade - Pathway Courses 3 and 4
If you determine that a pathway is a good fit for you after viewing the pathway details below, the next step is to apply to OHVA's CTE program.
For the full list of program expectations and application information, please click the button below:
*Please note - While we do our best to keep our website updated with accurate pathway information, our program courses and credentials are continuously improving and subject to change.
Business Pathways
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANGAGEMENT Pathway
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The Logistics and Supply Chain Management program will prepare students for technical and professional level careers in business management, operations management, distribution and logistics, and supply chain management.
Video link about the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pathway
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Professional and Technical Sales
Course 2: Logistics Management
Course 3: Supply Chain Management
Course 4: Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Certiport Intuit Design for Delight (1 pt.)
Student Social Media Marketing Certification (3 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program:
Intro to Supply Chain Management Tech
Logistics and Transportation
Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supplier Management
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
FINANCE Pathways
Finance Pathway
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The Finance Program will prepare students for careers dealing with the management of money. Students will gain technical and academic skills in accounting and financial services.
Video link about the Finance Pathway
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Business Foundations
Course 2: Financial Accounting
Course 3: Fundamentals of Financial Services
Course 4: Managerial Accounting
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Finance Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) (3pts.)
Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional (3 pts.)
Certiport Intuit Design for Delight (1 pt.)
Student Social Media Marketing Certification (3 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAG for OHVA's Finance Program:
Entrepreneurship
IT Pathways
Programming and Software Development Pathway
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The Programming and Software Development program will prepare students for careers using technical and academic skills to design, develop, test, document, implement and maintain computer software and database systems.
Video link about the Programming and Software Development Pathway
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Programming
Course 2: Game Design
Course 3: Web Design
Course 4: Computer and Mobile Applications
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Programming and Software Development Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Oracle Certified Associate – Java (6 pts.)
Adobe Certified Professional – Dreamweaver CC (4pts)
Certiport Unity Certified User – Programmer (4 pts.)
Certiport Unity Certified User – VR Developer (4 pts.)
Certiport Unity Certified User – Artist (4 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR/First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Programming and Software Development Program:
Internet and Web Languages (Web Design)
Java Programming (Object Oriented Programming)
Network Systems Pathway
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The Network Systems program 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.
Video link about the Network Systems Pathway
Projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Computer Hardware
Course 2: Information Technology
Course 3: Networking
Course 4: Network Security
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Network Systems Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
CompTIA A+ (6 pts.)
CompTIA Network+ (6 pts.)
CompTIA Security+ (6 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR/First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Network Systems Program:
Hardware Operation (Computer Hardware)
Internet and Web Languages (Web Design)
CompTIA Network + (Networking)
CompTIA Security + (Network Security)
Interactive Media Pathway
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The Interactive Media program 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.
Video link about the Interactive Media Pathway
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Design Techniques
Course 2: Game Design
Course 3: Web Design
Course 4: Animation
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Interactive Media Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Adobe Certified Professional – Photoshop CC (4pts)
Adobe Certified Professional – Illustrator CC (4pts)
Adobe Certified Professional – Dreamweaver CC (4pts)
Certiport Unity Certified User – Programmer (4 pts.)
Certiport Unity Certified User – VR Developer (4 pts.)
Certiport Unity Certified User – Artist (4 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR/First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Interactive Media Program:
Electronic Publishing (Design Techniques)
Internet and Web Languages (Web Design)
2-D Animation (Animation)
Engineering Pathways
engineering and design Pathway
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The Engineering and Design program 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.
Video Link about the Engineering and Design Pathway
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Manufacturing Operations
Course 2: Engineering Principles
Course 3: Engineering Design
Course 4: Robotics
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
SkillsUSA
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Engineering and Design Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Production Technician – Safety (4 pts.)
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Production Technician - Quality Practices & Measurement (4 pts.)
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Production Technician – Manufacturing Processes & Production (4 pts.)
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - Certified Production Technician - Maintenance Awareness (4 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR/First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Engineering & Design Program:
Manufacturing Processes (Manufacturing Operations)
Intro to Engineering (Engineering Principles)
Engineering Graphics (Engineering Design)
Health scIEnce pathways
Allied Health Pathway
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The Allied Health Program 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.
*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 Medical Assistant program.
*If a student wishes to pursue STNA certification, they must obtain a placement to gain clinical experience with a registered facility.
Video link about the Allied Health Pathway
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Nutrition and Wellness (Articulated Orion Course)
Course 2: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course 3: Medical Terminology
Course 4: Pharmacology (Articulated Orion Course)
Course 5: Health Information Technology (Articulated Orion Course)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
HOSA
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Allied Health Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Orion Institute Skill Attainment Certificate
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Allied Health Program:
Medical Terminology
Intro to Health Information Management (Health Information Technology)
agriculture pathways
Natural Resource Management Pathway
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The Natural Resource Management program 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.
Video link about the Natural Resource Management Pathway
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Course 2: Wildlife and Fisheries
Course 3: Environmental Science for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course 4: Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Natural Resource Management Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification (6 pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Natural Resource Management Program:
Field Zoology (Wildlife and Fisheries)
Agribusiness Management (Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems)
education pathways
Early Childhood Education Pathway
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The Early Childhood Education program will prepare students for professional careers in both public and private childcare and educational environments.
Video link about the Early Childhood Education Pathway
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Early Childhood Education Principles
Course 2: Child and Adolescent Development
Course 3: Curriculum and Instruction for Early Childhood Education
Course 4: Early Childhood Education Observation and Assessment
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Early Childhood Education Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
Parapro (6pts.)
Certiport Communication Skills for Business: Professional Communication (1 pt.)
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.)
RISE Up Warehouse, Inventory, and Logistics (3 pts.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training (1 pt.)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training (3 pts.)
CPR First Aid (1 pt.)
Google Analytics (3 pts.)
Google Ads (3 pts.)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (3 pts.)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (6 pts.)
Ohio Driver’s License (1 pt.)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAG for OHVA's Early Childhood Education Program:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Education Principles)
ARTS and communication pathways
Media Arts Pathway
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The Media Arts program will prepare students for careers in fields such as media design, film & video production, photography, and broadcast journalism. Students will gain technical knowledge, skills, and experiences in digital image editing, motion graphics, and audio and video broadcast and production.
Video link about the Media Arts Pathway
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Multi-Media Web Production
Course 2: Business of Arts and Communications
Course 3: Motion Graphics
Course 4: Digital Image Editing
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
TBD
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Early Childhood Education Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAG for OHVA's Early Childhood Education Program:
TBD