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School-to-Careers Partnership Program

STC brings schools, businesses, and organizations together to create career opportunities for students.  

Career Exploration and Work-Based Learning (WBL) are educational strategies that connect classroom learning to the workplace through structured opportunities between students and community partners.  WBL can take place at school or in the workplace, helping students to; develop skills, explore career opportunities, prepare for specific careers, make informed decisions about future education and training, connect with professionals in the labor market, and generate income and establish future earning potential.


Business & Finance

Business & Financial Services Pathway

  • Accounting I
  • Accounting II
  • Financial Literacy*
  • Advanced Finance & Investments
  • Entrepreneurship: Intro to Business
  • Sports & Entertainment Marketing
  • International Business

Communications & Design Pathway

  • Computer Applications
  • Student Teaching Assistant


*Graduation Requirement – Class of 2027 and beyond
 


Family & Consumer Sciences

health Sciences & Human Services Pathway

  • Intro to Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Careers & Education
  • EMS – Health Careers Exploration
  • Human Relations
  • Intro to Individual & Family Development. (ECE)

Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism

  • Introductory Foods
  • Baking & Pastry Arts
  • Culinary Arts
  • Regional and International Cuisine
  • Careers in Foods
  • Leadership in Culinary Arts
     


Technology & Engineering

Communications & Design Pathway

  • Graphic Design & Photography I
  • Graphic Design & Photography II
  • Digital Media & Video Production
  • Graphic Design Capstone

Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Pathway

  • Manufacturing & Woodworking I
  • Manufacturing & Woodworking II
  • Automotive Technology I - Conard HS only
  • Automotive Technology II - Conard HS only

STEM & IT Pathway

  • Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles
  • Advanced Placement Cybersecurity - Hall HS only
  • Engineering & Architectural Design
  • Engineering Applications
  • Computer Systems & Robotics
  • Game & Web Design
  • Digital Electronics & Robotics - Hall HS only
     

Career Exploration

Learn about various careers and occupations and their "fit" with your interests, skills and values. Experiences may include;

  • The identification of occupations

  • The study of Pathways

  • The setting of career goals

  • Integrated classroom projects

  • Participate in Job Shadows

  • Participate in Service Learning

  • Plan post-secondary training and education

  • Complete a Mastery Experience

  • Mentor Program

  • Peer Mentor Program

Career Preparation

Apply learning through practical experience that develops knowledge and skills necessary for success in careers and post-secondary education. Experiences may include;

  • Compete in CTSO events (DECA and TSA clubs)

  • Participate in a School-Based Enterprise 

  • Participate in an Internship experience

  • Complete mandatory clinical experiences

  • Engage in Entrepreneurship

  • Participate in Internships 

  • Register for pre-apprentice experiences