Career Pathway documents are designed to show students some possible career opportunities that are open to them depending on their interests, strengths and competencies. Meeting the career-related needs of students calls for alignment with career opportunities in authentic work settings. Career Pathways provide a useful framework to aid both students and educators in making those meaningful connections to the working world. C⁴ is creating and publishing Career Pathway Documents within its designated Career Majors.

The first type of pathway listed in the C⁴ website is designed for the student who may think that they know what broad career field they are interested in pursuing but they are still exploring the career options available. Working from this model, will prepare students to enter a number of post secondary options which are available in the state of Indiana.

The second career pathway publication is designed for the student who has decided on a career choice. This pathway is one that is written between C⁴ and one post secondary institution where a dual credit or articulation agreement is in place. With this document, the student will see a secondary listing of proposed courses to prepare him or her for post secondary studies and also will find a four semester listing of the courses needed while enrolled in the post secondary institution.

Technical Honors Diploma

Recognizing the success of the career and technical program in students’ lives, Indiana created the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma. This diploma emphasizes rigorous academic standards and expectations along with vital technical skills. The Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma prepares students to easily move from high school to college, the workforce, or elsewhere with a clear focus on their career goals.

Advantages of a Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma for students include:

·          preparation for both college and careers,

·          opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school,

·          opportunities to explore Indiana’s high wage and high-demand occupations,

·          ability to move more easily into their college major, saving time and money,

·          options to gain practical, real-world working experience,

·          chances to earn employer-recognized certifications,

·          learning valuable skills and training sought by Indiana employers.

 Technical Honors Diploma for Telecommunications

Technical Honors Diploma for Computer Graphics

Student Leadership Organization

Instructors

Robin Cain

Jeff Metz