CTE Pathways

Career and Technical Education Programs

CTE programs allow students the opportunity to begin exploring their potential careers in high school. These courses are designed to teach problem-solving skills, teamwork, and communication, and allow students to apply knowledge from their core courses to real-world problems. Students begin career exploration in 9^th grade and follow a sequenced pathway through 12^th grade. This exploration allows students to discover their best skills and what they love. They have the chance from an early age to combine their skills and passions, which will help them decide on a career path in their post-secondary work or when they join the workforce. A student in the Hospitality and Tourism program might not end up in this career path, but they will learn that they are organized, attentive to details, can problem solve quickly, and remain calm under pressure. This knowledge will only help students as they leave Lamar and enter the next phase of life. CTE courses play a vital role in the overall education and experience of our students at Lamar. CTE, fine arts, and athletics are where our students apply the knowledge gained from their core curriculum to the real world. All students benefit from CTE coursework, and at Lamar, all students choose a pathway as part of their 9^th-grade course selection. CTE pathways lead to Endorsements, required for Students to graduate with the Distinguished Level of Achievement in Texas. Students can also gain industry certification in CTE pathways, which they can take with them when they begin their post-secondary work. Students with industry certifications will find it easier to gain employment and internships during college or to immediately enter the workforce. The following pages offer more information about each of the Career Clusters and the individual pathways offered at Lamar.

Career Cluster Survey

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Lamar High School Career Cluster Survey

Circle the items in each box that best describe you. You may make as many or as few circles in each box as you choose. Add up the number of circles in each box. Look to see which three boxes have the highest numbers. Find the corresponding Career Clusters immediately following this survey to see which Career Clusters you may want to explore.

Box 1

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 1

1. Learn how things grow and stay alive.

1. Self-Reliant

1. Math

2. Make the best use of the Earth's natural resources.

2. Nature Lover

2. Life Sciences

3. Hunt and/or fish.

3. Physically Active

3. Earth Sciences

4. Protect the environment.

4. Planner

4. Chemistry

5. Be outdoors in all kinds of weather.

5. Creative problem solver

5. Agriculture

6. Plan, budget, and keep records.

7. Operate machines and keep them in good repair.

Box 2

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 2

1. Use my imagination to communicate new information to others.

1. Creative and imaginative

1. Art/Graphic design

2. Perform in front of others.

2. Good communicator/good vocabulary

2. Music

3. Read and write

3. Curious about new technology

3. Speech and Drama

4. Play a musical instrument.

4. Relate well to the feelings and thoughts of others.

4. Journalism/Literature

5. Perform creative, artistic activities.

5. Determined/tenacious

5. Audiovisual Technologies

6. Use video and recording technology.

7. Design brochures and posters.

Box 3

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 3

1. Perform routine, organized activities, but can be flexible.

1. Organized

1. Computer Applications / Business and Information Technology

2. Work with numbers and detailed information.

2. Practical and logical

2. Accounting

3. Be the leader of a group.

3. Patient

3. Math

4. Make business contact with people.

4. Tactful

4. English

5. Work with Computer programs

5. Responsible

5. Economics

6. Create reports and communicate ideas.

7. Plan my work and follow instructions without close supervision.

Box 4

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 4

1. Work under pressure.

1. Compassionate and caring

1. Biological Sciences

2. Help sick people and animals.

2. Good at following directions

2. Chemistry

3. Make decisions based on logic and information.

3. Conscientious and careful

3. Math

4. Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies.

4. Patient

4. Language Arts

5. Work as a member of a team.

5. Good listener

5. Occupational Health Classes

6. Follow guidelines and meet strict standards of accuracy.

Box 5

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 5

1. Investigate new places and activities

1. Tactful

1. Language Arts/Speech

2. Work with all ages and types of people

2. Self-motivated

2. Foreign Language

3. Organize activities in which other people enjoy themselves

3. Works well with others

3. Social Studies

4. Have a flexible schedule

4. Outgoing

4. Marketing

5. Help people make up their minds

5. Slow to anger

5. Food Services

6. Communicate easily, tactfully, and courteously.

7. Learn about other cultures.

Box 6

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 6

1. Care about people, their needs, and their problems.

1. Good communicator/good listener

1. Language Arts

2. Participate in community services and/or volunteering

2. Caring

2. Psychology/Sociology

3. Listen to other people's viewpoints.

3. Non-materialistic

3. Family and Consumer Sciences

4. Help people be at their best.

4. Uses intuition and logic

4. Finance

5. Work with people from preschool age to old age.

5. Non-judgmental

6. Think of new ways to do things.

7. Make friends with different kinds of people.

Box 7

Activities that describe what I like to do:

Personal qualities that describe me:

School subjects that I like:

Total Number circled in Box 7

1. Interpret formulas

1. Detail-oriented

1. Math

2. Find the answers to questions.

2. Inquisitive

2. Science

3. Work in a laboratory.

3. Objective

3. Drafting/Computer Aided Drafting

4. Figure out how things work and investigate new things.

4. Methodical

4. Electronics/Computer Networking

5. Explore new technology.

5. Mechanically inclined

5. Technical Classes/Technology Education

6. Experiment to find the best way to do something.

7. Pay attention to details and help things be precise.

1

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.

2

Arts, Audio Video Technology and Communications

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

3

Business, Management, and Administration

Business Management and Administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

4

Health Science

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

5

Hospitality and Tourism

Hospitality and Tourism encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services.

6

Human Services

Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs

7

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

CTE Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources program of study is committed to preparing students for careers and life skills through education and training in agricultural commodities and natural resources. Horticulture, Veterinary Science, and Animal Science are available programs on campus and can get students out of the classroom and enjoying the outdoors. Students can receive certifications in Floral Design, Veterinary Science, or Animal Science. The Benz School of Floral Design's Principles of Floral Design Certification verifies that individuals have acquired the knowledge and skills to pursue a sustainable career in the floral industry. The Texas Veterinary Medical Association Level 1 Certified Vet Assistant will educate veterinary assistants in the essential skills and knowledge needed to become effective contributors to the veterinary medical care team. The Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification verifies that individuals have acquired the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the animal science industry. The Bayer Crop Science Plant Certification verifies individuals have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a variety of plant, natural, and environmental science-related fields.

CTE Cluster	Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES	Animal Science	Principles of Agriculture	Livestock Production	Veterinary Medical Applications	Practicum	Certified Veterinary Assistant
	Animal Science	Principles of Agriculture	Livestock Production	Equine Sciences / Small Animal Management	Advanced Animal Sciences	ICEV Fundamentals of Animal Science
	Plant Science	Principles of Agriculture	Floral Design	Landscape Design & Management / Turf Grass Management	Practicum	TSFA TX Floral Design L1 TSFA TX Floral Design L2 ICEV BASF Plant Science Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator
	Plant Science	Principles of Agriculture	Floral Design	Landscape Design & Management / Turf Grass Management	Horticulture Science

Industry Certifications

Animal Science

Certified Veterinarian Assistant Level 1

The TVMA Veterinary Assistant Training Program is standardized and documents the basic skills and competencies required for animal care and assistance. The program will educate veterinary assistants in the essential skills and knowledge needed to become effective contributors to the veterinary medical care team. The best thing about this program is it can be completed either in a clinic or a TVMA-approved educational program.

ICEV Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Plant Science

Texas State Floral Association Level 1 Floral Certification

The Texas State Floral Association Level One Floral Certification exam includes competencies such as understanding industry-specific vocabulary, plant identification, and common and scientific names of plants. In addition to the written exam, testers will be asked to complete a nine-carnation triangle hands-on design and a rose boutonnière hands-on design. The following principles and elements of floral design should be considered as a tester designs the hands-on projects for the certification; Balance, Mechanics, Proportion/Scale, Depth/Rhythm, Focal Point, Dominance, Skeleton, Foliage, Unity, Form, and Line.

Texas State Floral Association Level 2 Floral Certification

Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

ICEV BASF Plant Science Certification

CTE Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications

The Arts, A/V Technology and Communications program of study combines creativity and technology to prepare students for one of today’s leading industries with a focus on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content and entertainment services. These pathways lead to project-based work on one of the Lamar publications: Lamar Life Publications, The Republic Yearbook, or The Lamar Cable Television Broadcast Program. Animation, Audio/Visual Production, Commercial Photography, Printing and Imaging Technology, and Graphic Design are all programs available at Lamar. Students receive certification in Adobe Premiere or Adobe InDesign.

CTE Cluster	Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION	Broadcast Journalism	Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communication	Audio Visual Production 1	Audio Visual Production 2	Digital Audio Technology	Adobe Certified Associate Premiere Pro
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION	Print Journalism	Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communication	Graphic Design & Illustration 1	Graphic Design & Illustration 2	Commercial Photography 1	Adobe Certified Associate InDesign

Business Management& Administration Magnet Program

Business Management & Administration Magnet Program

The Business Management and Administration program of study encompasses planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business management and administrative career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy. From small business owners to global corporate executives, there is a need for employees with strong financial, organizational, time management, and communication skills. Students receive certification in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and have the opportunity to intern in the Smart Financial Credit Union branch on the Lamar High School campus.

CTE Cluster	Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAGNET PROGRAM	Business Administration	Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance	Business Information Management 1	Business Management	Practicum	Microsoft Office Entrepreneurship & Small Business
	Business Administration	Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance	Business Information Management 1	Business Management	Global Business / Human Resource Management	Microsoft Office Entrepreneurship & Small Business
	IB DP Business Administration	Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance	Business Information Management 1	DP Business	DP Business	Microsoft Office
	IB DP Business Administration	Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance	Business Information Management 1	DP Economics	DP Economics	Microsoft Office
	Entrepreneurship	Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance	Entrepreneurship	TBD	TBD	TBD

Industry Certifications

Business Administration

Microsoft Office Expert Excel

Successful candidates for the Microsoft Office Expert Excel certification exam have a fundamental understanding of the Excel environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. Candidates taking this exam will create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets, and they will use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs.

Microsoft Office Expert Word

Successful candidates for the Word exam have a fundamental understanding of the Word environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. Candidates taking this exam will demonstrate the correct application of the principle features of Word by creating and editing 2-3-page documents for a variety of purposes and situations, documenting examples include professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence.

Microsoft Office Expert

Earning this certification demonstrates that a student has the highest level of skills needed to proficiently use Office programs. To earn the Microsoft Office Expert Level certification, a student must pass all three of these exams: Word Expert, Excel Expert, and PowerPoint. In addition, the student must then pass one of the elective exams available, MOS 2016 Access or MOS 2016 Outlook.

CTE Distribution & Logistics

CTE Distribution and Logistics

The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster focuses on careers in planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water. It also includes related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance. The Distribution and Logistics program of study teaches students how to plan, coordinate, and direct people and operational plans related to distributed goods and services. Students will learn how to manage daily operations and logistics personnel.

Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
Distribution and Logistics	Principles of Distribution and Logistics	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

CTE Health Science

CTE Cluster	Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
Health Science	Exercise Science and Wellness	Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness	Kinesiology 1	Anatomy & Physiology	TBD	Certified Personal Trainer
Health Science	Health Informatics	Principles of Health Science	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

Industry Certification

A personal trainer assesses behavior adaptation readiness and offers guidance in the development of realistic, client-centered goals related to health, fitness, and wellness. In addition, they develop and administer programs designed to promote optimal fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

CTE Hospitality & Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism program of study encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Lamar High School has a Culinary Arts program. Students receive the ServSafe Managers Certification, along with First Aid and CPR training.

CTE Cluster	Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM	Culinary Arts	Principles of Hospitality & Tourism	Introduction to Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts 2	Practicum	ServSafe Manager
	Culinary Arts	Principles of Hospitality & Tourism	Introduction to Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts 2	Food Science	ServSafe Manager
	Hotel Management	Principles of Hospitality & Tourism	Hotel Management	Travel & Tourism Management	Hospitality Services	AHLEI Level 1

Industry Certifications

Culinary Arts

ServeSafe Manager

ServSafe Manager is a food safety program providing high-quality food safety education and training for the restaurant and food service industry. Learn about foodborne illness, how to prevent it, and how to train employees in food sanitation. The ServSafe Manager exam measures the following content areas: implementing food safety standard operating procedures, ensuring employee hygiene and health, ensuring safe receipt, storage, transportation, and disposal of food, ensuring safe preparation, display, and service of food, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for facilities.

Hotel Management

AHLEI Level 1 Certification

CTE Human Services

The Human Services program of study focuses on preparing individuals for employment in careers that improve the quality of human lives. This program focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as family and community services and early childhood development and services. Students receive certification in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and have the opportunity to observe and then intern in the Lamar High School Childcare Center.

Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
Child Development	Principles of Human Services	Child Development	Family & Community Services	Child Guidance	Child Development Associate TSI

Strand

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Certification

Child Development

Principles of Human Services

Child Development

Family & Community Services

Child Guidance

Child Development Associate

TSI

Industry Certifications

Child Development Associate

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credential in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is based on a core set of six competency standards, which guide early care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children.

The six competency standards include:

Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment;
Advancing physical and intellectual competence;
Supporting social and emotional development and providing positive guidance;
Establishing positive and productive relationships with families;
Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs and
Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.

CDA's have knowledge of how to put the CDA Competency Standards into practice and an understanding of why those standards help children move with success from one developmental stage to another. Put simply, CDA's know how to nurture the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development of children

CTE Science, Technology Engineering & Mathematics

CTE Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The STEM program of study focuses on providing scientific research and professional services. Careers in STEM link scientific discoveries to the needs of society and consumers. Students at Lamar focus on Engineering and Robotics and become certified in Autodesk.

CTE Cluster	Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
STEM	Programming & Software Development	AP Principles of Computer Science	Pre-IB Computer Science	DP Computer Science SL Yr 1	DP Computer Science SL Yr 2	Python
	Engineering	Principles of Applied Engineering	Engineering Design & Presentation	Engineering Science	Engineering Design & Presentation 2	Auto Desk
	Engineering	Principles of Applied Engineering	Engineering Design & Presentation	Engineering Science	Practicum	Auto Desk

Industry Certifications

Engineering

Autodesk Certified User in AutoCAD
Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD

An Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User will demonstrate competency in computer-aided design (CAD). The exam covers the basic use of the AutoCAD software as well as basic drafting and design techniques. Individuals who would like to earn an Autodesk AutoCAD certification will show demonstrated mastery in drawing objects with accuracy, modifying objects, using additional drawing techniques, and organizing objects. In addition, students should know how to reuse existing content, annotate drawings, complete layouts, and printing, and apply basic drawing skills.

Computer Science

Microsoft Technology Associate Introduction to Programming Using Python

The Microsoft Technology Associate Introduction to Programming Using Python exam measures the following objectives: understanding Python fundamentals, working with data types, variables, and expressions, implementing flow control, performing object-oriented programming, and compiling and debugging code. Candidates should have at least 150 hours of instruction or hands-on experience with Python, be familiar with its features and capabilities, and understand how to write, debug, and maintain well-formed, well-documented Python code.

CTE Networking Systems

The Networking Systems program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing and implementing computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.

Strand	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Certification
Networking Systems	Principles of Information Technology	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD