pathway 01
Accounting and Financial Services
The Accounting and Financial Services program of study teaches CTE learners how to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records. Through this program of study, students learn the skills necessary to perform financial services, prepare financial statements, interpret accounting records, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. The Accounting and Financial Services program of study also introduces students to mathematical modeling tools.
Work-Based Learning
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local accounting firm
- Earn Microsoft Office certifications
High School Certifications
- Accounting - Basic
- Accounting Foundations
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User
- MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019)
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Advanced
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Basic
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Volunteer for Elderly
Accounting and Financial Services Salary Information
| Occupation | Average Salary ↕ |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $71,469 |
| Loan Officers | $68,598 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $86,965 |
| Administrative service Managers | $96,138 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $66,206 |
pathway 02
Business Management
The Business Management program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods.
Work-Based Learning
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local business or chamber of commerce
High School Certifications
- Administrative Assisting
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- General Management
- MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 FundamentalsFinance and Operations Apps
- Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 Master
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (Access 2019)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel 2019)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Expert (Word 2019)
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Ready
Business Management Salary Information
| Occupation | Average Salary ↕ |
|---|---|
| Administrative Service Managers | $96,138 |
| Management Analysts | $87,651 |
| General and Operations Managers | $107,640 |
| Supervisors of Administrative Support Works | $57,616 |
pathway 03
Entrepreneurship
The high school Entrepreneurship program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the management and operations of public or private sector organizations. Through this program of study, students learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, analyze management structures, and plan for the use of materials and human resources.
Work-Based Learning
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local management consulting firm
High School Certifications
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Facebook Digital Marketing Associate Certification
Entrepreneurship Salary Information
| Occupation | Average Salary ↕ |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $107,640 |
| Management Analysts | $87,651 |
| Managers, All Others | $113,110 |
pathway 04
Marketing and Sales
The high school Marketing and Sales program of study teaches CTE learners to collect information to determine potential sales of a product or service and/or create a marketing campaign to market or distribute goods and services. Through this program of study, students learn the skills necessary to understand and apply data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits.
Work-Based Learning
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local marketing firm
- Shadow a real estate agent
- Operate a school store on campus
High School Certifications
- Business of Retail: Certified Specialist
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Customer Service and Sales: Certified Specialist
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Facebook Digital Marketing Associate Certification
- Real Estate Sales Agent License
- Retail Merchandising - Job Ready
- Student Social Media Marketing Certification
Marketing and Sales Salary Information
| Occupation | Average Salary ↕ |
|---|---|
| Marketing Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $70,346 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $43,181 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $72,550 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers | $51,106 |