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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
OHVA's State Approved CTE Pathways
2025-26
2025-26
Agriculture and Environmental Systems: Animal Science & Management
Agriculture and Environmental Systems: Natural Resource Management
Arts and Communication: Media Arts
Business and Administrative Services: Business Logistics Management
Education and Training: Early Childhood Education
Engineering and Science Technologies: Engineering and Design
Finance: Finance
Health Science: Allied Health
Hospitality and Tourism: Culinary Arts
Information Technology: Cybersecurity
Information Technology: Interactive Media
Information Technology: Programming and Software Development
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 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)
Regularly Scheduled Career Development Sessions
Potential College Credit (CTAGs)
Typical CTE Pathway Course Progression
Typical CTE Pathway Course Progression
9th Grade Pathway Start
9th Grade Pathway Start
9th Grade - Year-Long Foundations of Career-Technical Education (CTE) course
10th Grade - Pathway Course 1
11th Grade - Pathway Courses 2 and 3
12th Grade - Pathway Course 4
10th Grade Pathway Start
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 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.
agriculture and environmental systems pathways
agriculture and environmental systems pathways
Animal Science & Management Pathway
Animal Science & Management Pathway
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The Animal Science and Management program will prepare students for careers in training and marketing domesticated and exotic animals. Students will gain the necessary technical and academic skills in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, health, genetics, and behavior.
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Course 2: Companion Animal Selection, Nutrition, and Management
Course 3: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Course 4: Animal Health
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Animal Science & Management Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Animal Science & Management Pathway:
Introduction to Animal Science
Natural Resource Management Pathway
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)
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Course 2: Natural Resources
Course 3: Energy Systems Management
Course 4: Wildlife and Fisheries
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Natural Resource Management Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Natural Resource Management Pathway:
Field Botany
Introduction to Alternative and Renewable Energy
Field Zoology
ARTS and communication pathways
ARTS and communication pathways
Media Arts Pathway
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)
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Media Arts Primer
Course 2: Business of Arts and Communications
Course 3: Digital Image Editing
Course 4: Multi-Media Web Production
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Early Childhood Education Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAG for OHVA's Early Childhood Education Pathway:
Raster Graphics
Multi-Media Production for the Web
Business and administrative services Pathways
Business and administrative services Pathways
Business Logistics Management Pathway
Business Logistics Management Pathway
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The Business Logistics 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 Business Logistics Management Pathway
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
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)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Business Logistics Management Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Business Logistics Management Pathway:
Transportation and Transportation Management
Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
education and training pathways
education and training pathways
Early Childhood Education Pathway
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)
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)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Educators Rising
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Early Childhood Education Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Early Childhood Education Pathway:
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Engineering and science technologies Pathways
Engineering and science technologies Pathways
engineering and design Pathway
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)
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Engineering Design
Course 2: Engineering Principles
Course 3: Robotics
Course 4: Manufacturing Operations
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Engineering and Design Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Engineering & Design Pathway:
Engineering Graphics
Manufacturing Processes
FINANCE Pathways
FINANCE Pathways
Finance Pathway
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)
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course offerings rotate. Two are offered each year.
Course 1: Business Foundations
Course 2: Financial Accounting
Course 3: Fundamentals of Financial Services
Course 4: Managerial Accounting
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Finance Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Finance Pathway:
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Health scIEnce pathways
Health scIEnce pathways
Allied Health Pathway
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)
projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Nutrition and Wellness
Course 2: Medical Terminology
Course 3: Pharmacology
Course 4: Health Information Technology
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Future Health Professionals (HOSA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Allied Health Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Allied Health Pathway:
Medical Terminology
Intro to Health Information Management
Hospitality and tourism Pathways
Hospitality and tourism Pathways
culinary arts Pathway
culinary arts Pathway
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The Culinary Arts program will prepare learners for careers in the art and science of food preparation and presentation as well as the skills needed for restaurant management.
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Hospitality Fundamentals
Course 2: Fundamentals of Food Production
Course 3: Baking and Pastry Arts
Course 4: Restaurant Management
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
TBD
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Culinary Arts Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Culinary Arts Pathway:
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Basic Food Production
Baking and Pastry Arts
Food Principles and Purchasing
Information technology Pathways
Information technology Pathways
Cybersecurity Pathway
Cybersecurity Pathway
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The Cybersecurity Program will prepare students for careers using technical and academic skills to design, develop, implement, and test secure information technology systems.
Projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Projected state pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Information Technology
Course 2: Networking
Course 3: Network Security
Course 4: Cybersecurity
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Cyersecurity Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Cybersecurity Pathway:
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to User Support or CompTIA Security +
Interactive Media Pathway
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)
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)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
Students enrolled in OHVA's Interactive Media Pathway will have the opportunity to take the following industry credential tests:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Interactive Media Pathway:
Electronic Publishing
Introduction to Web Development
2-D Animation
Programming and Software Development Pathway
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)
Projected State Pathway Courses (subject to change)
Course 1: Introduction to Programming Concepts
Course 2: Game Design
Course 3: Web Design
Course 4: Computer and Mobile Applications
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Career tech student organization (CTSO)
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Industry Recognized Credential Tests
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:
2025-26 IRC list TBD
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
CTAG (Potential College Credit)
Available CTAGs for OHVA's Programming and Software Development Pathway:
Introduction to Web Development
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