8TH GRADE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Lubbock Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in 13 career clusters. It is the policy of the Lubbock Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its career and technical education programs, services or activities. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
4 What is CTE? 5 Planning My Future 6 Career Clusters 10 Interest Inventory Profiler 11 Career Plan and Goals 12 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 13 Architecture and Construction 14 Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communication 16 Business, Marketing, and Finance 17 Education and Training 18 Health Science 19 Hospitality (Culinary) 20 Human Services 21 Information Technology 22 Law and Public Service 23 Manufacturing (and Robotics) 24 STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 26 Transportation and Logistics (Automotive) 27 Tips and Tricks + QR Code Resources 28 Planning Your Schedule 30 CTE Student Organizations 31 Industry-Based Certifications TABLE OF CONTENTS Career Planning Guide - 1
Career and Technical Education or (CTE) includes training in high-SKILL, high-WAGE, and high-DEMAND jobs across nationallyrecognized career clusters. At Lubbock ISD, our CTE program includes over 100 high school courses focused on hands-on learning, practical skills, work-based learning experiences and student internships. CTE education supports student success at all grade levels: • Elementary School: Career Awareness • Middle School: Career Planning • High School: Career Training Data indicates that students in CTE programs are more engaged, graduate at higher rates, earn industry certifications, and get better jobs. CTE includes everything from highly skilled trade programs like welding, automotive, plumbing, or construction to technical training in computer science, marketing, graphic design, engineering/robotics, or healthcare. CTE also includes programs such as law enforcement, audio/video production, animation, culinary arts, agriculture, education, and much more. If you are looking for a course that teaches the academic and technical skills needed to succeed in YOUR future career, come join us in a CTE course that interests you! WHAT IS CTE? 2 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Your future starts now! The most successful students are those who start with a goal or plan. While all plans will change from time to time, having a final destination in mind at the end of high school will make your learning experience more fun and meaningful. Here are some tips and essential vocabulary to help you get started. Be a good student Check and monitor your grades Get involved in a positive school activity Stay focused on a goal Explore your career interests and talents Think about building a resume for your first job GPA: (Grade Point Average) High school is the first time grades really matter. If you fail a class, you may have to repeat the same course again in order to graduate. If you plan to attend a technical school or college, they will ask for your grade point average to see if you are ready for a higher level of learning. Credits: The state of Texas requires a minimum number of credits to graduate high school. Most classes you take are worth 1.0 credit. If you take a semester course, it is worth a ½ credit. If you take a “double-blocked” class for two periods, it is worth 2.0 credits. There are also requirements for how many credits you need in certain areas, such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, Fine Arts, and Electives. If you get behind in your credits due to absences or failures, you have to take summer school or give up your fun classes to get back on track. Prerequisite: Some classes have prerequisite requirements. This means you have to take and PASS an introductory class first. For example, Biology is a prerequisite class to enroll in Health Science Theory; and Law Enforcement I is a prerequisite to Law Enforcement 2. PLANNING MY FUTURE Career Planning Guide - 3
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Agriculture employs one in every seven working Texans. The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life—food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from an agricultural producer, veterinarian and food scientist, to a land conservationist, and florist. It also includes nontraditional agricultural occupations in wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production. Architecture and Construction The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining homes and businesses. Courses in Construction, Electrical, and Plumbing equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn an industry certification and enter the workforce or pursue additional education after high school. Students can become licensed apprentices and begin counting hours towards a journeyman license. Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (AAVTC) Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in this cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. CAREER CLUSTERS 4 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Business, Marketing and Finance Courses in the Business, Marketing and Finance cluster will prepare students in the strategic planning, organizing, and management of a business. Students can learn essential business functions such as preparing financial statements, creating marketing campaigns, or developing entrepreneurship strategies. Students will learn the skills necessary to understand customer demographics, buying habits, and key business relationships. Education and Training The Education and Training Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services. CTE learners can prepare for careers related to teaching, coaching, or designing instructional materials. This program introduces learners to a wide variety of student and learner needs. The program familiarizes students with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, coaching groups and individuals in grades Pre-K through 12. Health Science To pursue a career in the health science cluster, students should learn to think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others. Health science students practice caring for patients, conducting routine procedures such as monitoring vital signs, implementing patient care plans, maintaining medical records, and understanding disease, medications and pain management. Career Planning Guide - 5
Hospitality and Tourism The Culinary Arts program introduces CTE learners to occupations and opportunities related to the planning, directing, or coordinating of a food and beverage organization or department. This program of study also explores opportunities involved in directing and participating in the preparation and cooking of food. Human Services The Human Services Career Cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. This program introduces students to the knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of social services, such as: child and human development, counseling and mental health, Cosmetology, barbering and more. Information Technology The Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and system integration services. The program explores the occupations and opportunities associated with applying knowledge of database management systems as well as 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 communication networks. CAREER CLUSTERS 6 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Law and Public Safety The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services. Manufacturing The Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, welding, manufacturing, and robotics/engineering. STEM The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing, scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics The Automotive and Collision programs teach CTE learners how to repair, refinish, and service various types of vehicles. CTE students learn to perform typical vehicle maintenance procedures such as lubrication, oil changes, installation of antifreeze, or replacement of accessories like wiper blades or tires. Career Planning Guide - 7
What do you want to be when you grow up? The Texas Workforce Commission has created free tools for you to use to answer that question. Texas Career Check This is the landing page for Texas Career Check. Take a moment to explore information provided about careers and planning for your future. www.texascareercheck.com Career Interest Inventory Texas Career Check has a useful tool to assess your skills and interests. Follow the QR code and it will lead you to a website containing an inventory of questions. Answer the 60 questions provided and at the conclusion, you will be provided with a list of occupations to explore. www.texascareercheck.com/ExploreCareer/InterestProfiler 4-Year Graduation Plan Although you are just in 8th grade, senior year will be here before you know it. This tool can help you make a 4-Year Graduation Plan. (Don’t worry–this plan can be modified during your high school experience.) www.texascareercheck.com/ExploreEducation/HighSchoolGraduationPlan INTEREST INVENTORY PROFILER 8 - LISD Career & Technical Education
What is Your Plan? Before you choose classes in high school, start thinking about your INTERESTS, TALENTS and SKILLS. What do you like to do? What are you good at? What kind of job would you like? There may be a career idea you have never considered before. Start your plan by discovering your potential. What were your three highest categories on the Career Interest Inventory? 1. 2. 3. What are three specific jobs you might want to do in the future? 1. 2. 3. What is your FAVORITE subject? What is your LEAST favorite subject? CAREER PLAN AND GOALS Career Planning Guide - 9
The economic impact of the Texas food and fiber sector totals about $100 billion. Lubbock ISD has four programs of study within the AFNR Cluster: Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Food Science and Technology. Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources can be taken with any AFNR program of study. Animal Science • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Small Animal/Equine (.5 each) • Livestock Production • Veterinary Medical Applications • Project-Based Research- AFNR • Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Food Science and Technology • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Food Science and Technology • Food Processing • Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Environmental and Natural Resources • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management • Energy and Natural Resources • Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Plant Science • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources • Floral Design (Fine Arts credit) • Advanced Floral Design • Greenhouse Operation & Production • Horticulture Science & Ag Lab • Project-Based Research- AFNR • Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources AGRICULTURE, FOOD,, AND NATURAL RESOURCES 10 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Architectural Design • Architectural Design I • Architectural Design II • Practicum in Architectural Design Carpentry • Principles of Trade and Industry • Construction Technology I • Construction Technology II • Practicum in Construction Technology Electrical Technology • Principles of Trade and Industry • Electrical Technology I & Occupational Safety • Electrical Technology II • Practicum in Electrical Technology Plumbing Technology • Principles of Trade and Industry • Plumbing Technology I & Pipefitting Technology I • Plumbing Technology II • Practicum in Plumbing Technology ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION Career Planning Guide - 11
Digital Communications • Audio/Video Production Lab I • Audio/Video Production Lab II • Practicum in Audio/Video Production I • Practicum in Audio/Video Production II Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts • Commercial Photography • Graphic Design & Illustration I • Graphic Design & Illustration II • Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration • Digital Media • Video Game Design I • Video Game Programming • Advanced Video Game Programming ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS 12 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts • Animation I • Animation II • Practicum in Animation • 3-D Modeling & Animation • Advanced 3-D Modeling & Animation • Practicum in 3-D Modeling & Animation • Fashion Design I • Fashion Design II • Practicum in Fashion Design Career Planning Guide - 13
Business Management • Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance • Business Information Management (BIM) I and II • Business Management • Career Prep (or) Practicum in Entrepreneurship Marketing and Sales • Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance • Sports & Entertainment Marketing • Social Media Marketing • Marketing • Career Prep (or) Practicum in Entrepreneurship Accounting and Financial Services • Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance • Business Information Management (BIM) I • Accounting I & II • Financial Math • Career Prep (or) Practicum in Entrepreneurship BUSINESS, MARKETING ANDFINANCE 14 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Teaching and Training • Principles of Education & Training • Principles of Human Services • Child Development • Instructional Practices (Ready, Set, Teach, Year 1) • Practicum in Education and Training (Ready, Set, Teach, Year 2) EDUCATION AND TRAINING Career Planning Guide - 15
Programs of Study - Healthcare Therapeutic - Nursing Science Courses • Medical Terminology • Health Science Theory & Lab • Pharmacology • Anatomy & Physiology (Science Credit) - Highly recommended course • Pathophysiology (Science Credit) • Medical Microbiology (Science Credit) • Practicum in Health Science - Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) • Practicum in Health Science - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) • Practicum in Health Science - Pharmacy Technician • Practicum in Health Science - Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) There are a number of critical prerequisite courses and expectations for this program. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have the best opportunity to complete an industry certification in a Practicum course their senior year. HEALTH SCIENCE 16 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Culinary Arts • Introduction to Culinary Arts • Culinary Arts • Advanced Culinary Arts • Practicum in Culinary Arts HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Career Planning Guide - 17
Family and Community Services • Principles of Human Services • Child Development • Infant Simulator • Interpersonal Studies • Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness • Counseling & Mental Health • Practicum in Human Services • Career Prep I Cosmetology and Personal Care Services • Introduction to Cosmetology • Cosmetology I • Cosmetology II *This program requires a full two-year commitment beginning Junior year. HUMAN SERVICES 18 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Information Technology Support Services & Networking • AP Computer Science Principles • Computer Maintenance • Networking Systems • Practicum in Computer Technician • Practicum in Information Technology INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Career Planning Guide - 19
Law Enforcement • Law Enforcement I • Law Enforcement II • Forensic Science • Practicum in Law and Public Service Legal Studies • Court Systems • Legal Research and Writing • Advanced Legal Research and Writing • Practicum in Law & Public Service Emergency Services • Disaster Response • Anatomy & Physiology • Pathophysiology • Emergency Medical Technician Basic • Firefighter I • Firefighter II LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE 20 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Welding • Principles of Trade and Industry (recommended) • Welding I • Welding II • Practicum in Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Mechanics • Robotics I • Engineering Design and Presentation I • Robotics II • Robotics III (Practicum in Manufacturing) MANUFACTURING AND ROBOTICS Career Planning Guide - 21
Biomedical Science • Principles of Biosciences (PLTW) • Human Body Systems (PLTW) • Medical Microbiology • Medical Interventions (PLTW) • Biomedical Innovation (PLTW) • Practicum in STEM Cybersecurity • Foundations of Cybersecurity • AP Computer Science Principles • Computer Maintenance • Networking • AP Computer Science A • IB Computer Science • Practicum in STEM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS-STEM 22 - LISD Career & Technical Education
Engineering • Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) • Engineering Science • Aerospace Engineering (PLTW) • Engineering Design & Development (PLTW) • Engineering Design & Presentation I • Engineering Design & Presentation II • Practicum in STEM Programming & Software Development • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Computer Science A • IB Computer Science • Computer Science III • Practicum in Information Technology • Practicum in STEM Career Planning Guide - 23
Automotive • Principles of Trade & Industry (recommended) • Automotive Technology I - Maintenance & Light Repair • Automotive Technology II - Automotive Service • Collision Repair • Paint and Refinishing • Practicum in Transportation Systems TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS 24 - LISD Career & Technical Education
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS Scan to see the tips and tricks handout. HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO GUIDE Scan to watch a short video with a high school counselor and 8th grade students! This is a video you don’t want to miss. COURSE OFFERING BOOK Scan to read the Lubbock ISD Course Offering Book with course descriptions, graduation requirements, and more. Career Planning Guide - 25
Use these pages to plan your 4-year high school experience. You can show this book to your family and counselors when you fill out your choice sheets. My favorite Career Cluster is: I like this Career Cluster because I (like to/want to be): My 2nd favorite Career Cluster is: I like this Career Cluster because I (like to/want to be): Check all the boxes that best describe what you would like to do after you graduate: Find a summer job Trade/Vocational School Associate Degree Undergraduate Degree Use my industry certificate to start my career Get a full time job Travel/Explore Live somewhere new (city/state) Military Volunteer/Mission Pursue my talents PLANNING YOUR SCHEDULE 26 - LISD Career & Technical Education
MY CORE CLASSES Grade English Math Science Social Studies 9 10 11 12 OTHER ELECTIVE CLASSES Grade Fine Arts Foreign Language PE/Sports/Athletic 9 10 11 12 MY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES Grade My Favorite Career Cluster My 2nd Favorite Career Cluster 9 10 11 12 Career Planning Guide - 27
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ATC Ambassadors DECA FBLA FCCLA FFA FIRST Robotics HOSA Skills USA TAFE Enrollment in CTE courses opens the door for students to hone their leadership and employability skills through participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations. In addition, Lubbock ISD offers other leadership opportunities for students to become involved. Through active membership, students can take advantage of opportunities to compete in leadership and skill-based competitions, as well as serve as an ambassador and tour guide for the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. All of these experiences will prepare you for your postsecondary future. In addition, active membership will be a bonus on your college admissions application, scholarship applications, or job applications. Get involved today! 28 - LISD Career & Technical Education
INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS In almost every program of study in Career and Technical Education classes students can earn certifications that are recognized by industry standards. The certifications become tools that enable students to enter into the workforce with a head start! Certifications vary from AWS 9.1 (Welding) to a license in Cosmetology. Certifications are available in computer design, health related occupations, culinary arts, and many others! All industry-based certifications completed in high school are FREE to Lubbock ISD students.
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