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FCHS Career Pathways. Pathways to Success. What are career pathways?. A sequence of courses, usually three In a particular field Designed to provide in-depth knowledge of field Prescribed by Georgia Dept. of Education Completion of a single pathway required Students choose their pathway.
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FCHS Career Pathways Pathways to Success
What are career pathways? • A sequence of courses, usually three • In a particular field • Designed to provide in-depth knowledge of field • Prescribed by Georgia Dept. of Education • Completion of a single pathway required • Students choose their pathway
Why? • GA House Bill 186 • Georgia wants its students to graduate more prepared for workforce/college • Considered beneficial use of electives • Potential for 14 to 16 electives • Provides credentialing opportunities
FCHS PathwaysAgriculture Credentials: Plant Science Horticulture Assessment
FCHS PathwaysConstruction Credentials: Carpentry or Masonry Assessment
FCHS PathwaysBusiness Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Financial & Investment Planning
FCHS PathwaysComputer Science Credentials: IC3, Adobe (ACA)
FCHS PathwaysEngineering Pathway Credentials: Engineering/CAD Assessment
FCHS PathwaysNutrition & Food Science Pathway Credentials: Nutrition and Food Science Pre-Professional Assessment
FCHS PathwaysTherapeutic Services Pathway(Healthcare) Credentials: Certified Nursing Assistant
FCHS PathwaysCosmetology Services Credentials: Cosmetology Skills Connect
FCHS Pathways • Fine Arts • Academic • Modern Languages • More information will be forthcoming on these pathways
FCHS Work Based Learning (WBL) • Student placement in paid or unpaid positions • 11th or 12th Grade (min. age 16) • Defined career goal • Completed one CTAE course • Good attendance and discipline record • Recommendations from teachers • Reliable transportation and insurance • Must apply year before with Ms. DuBois • Usually two blocks per semester