Albertville High School Career and Technical Education Career Clusters Which cluster is right for me?
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Students who select the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster are interested in the planning, implementation, production, management, or marketing of agriculture, food, and natural resources.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs) Adult Beef Quality Assurance Adult Pork Quality Assurance
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Welder Average Entry Wage: $14.85 Average Top Wage: $18.37 Maintenance Mechanic Average Entry Wage: $16.15 Average Top Wage: $22.03 Salaried Employees Veterinarian Average Entry Wage: $50,085 Average Top Wage: $89,565
COURSE OFFERINGS Agriscience I Construction Framing Forestry Green House Management Introduction to Metal Fabrication Introduction to MIG Welding Introduction to Vet Science Landscape Design & Management Poultry Science Urban Forestry
Construction Manager Average Entry Wage: $57,489 Average Top Wage: $100,446
Business Management and Administration PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Business, Management, and Administration cluster prepares students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs) Adobe Certified Associate Microsoft Office Specialist
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Receptionist Average Entry Wage: $10.30 Average Top Wage: $12.00 Administrative Assistant Average Entry Wage: $12.71 Average Top Wage: $20.47 Salaried Employees Human Resources Manager Average Entry Wage: $69,996 Average Top Wage: $109,957 IT Manager Average Entry Wage: $81,120 Average Top Wage: $135,200
COURSE OFFERINGS Advanced BTA Multimedia Design Multimedia Publications Cooperative Education
Finance PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Course work for the Finance cluster focuses on technical skills, basic and specialized business concepts, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and effective communication.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs) QuickBooks
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Purchasing Clerk Average Entry Wage: $11.71 Average Top Wage: $23.43 Shipping and Receiving Clerk Average Entry Wage: $11.43 Average Top Wage: $17.58 Salaried Employees Accountant Average Entry Wage: $37,279 Average Top Wage: $81,292 Accounting Manager Average Entry Wage: $65,686 Average Top Wage: $99,091
COURSE OFFERINGS Accounting I Accounting II Business Finance
Health Science PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Health Science cluster provides students with essential knowledge and skills for pursuing a career in health care.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
BLS Health Care Provider Instructor Certified Nursing Assistant
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Certified Nursing Assistant Average Entry Wage: $10.51 Average Top Wage: $14.47 Medical Records Technician Average Entry Wage: $11.45 Average Top Wage: $19.85 Salaried Employees Registered Nurse Average Entry Wage: $44,050 Average Top Wage: $64,871 Certified Healthcare Practitioner Average Entry Wage: $34,275 Average Top Wage: $$91,921 COURSE OFFERINGS Foundations of Healthcare Healthcare Science Internship (Seniors Only) Human Body Structure/Functions Introduction to Pharmacy Sports Medicine Fundamentals Sports Medicine Intermediate
Hospitality and Tourism PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Students choosing the Hospitality and Tourism cluster obtain knowledge about hospitality and tourism industries and participate in daily tasks that utilize skills mandatory for hospitality and tourism professionals.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs) ServSafe
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Baker Average Entry Wage: $8.31 Average Top Wage: $11.36 Waiter/Waitress Average Entry Wage: $8.32 Average Top Wage: $10.76 Salaried Employees Chef Average Entry Wage: $$25,374 Average Top Wage: $$39,576 Hotel and Tourism Manager Average Entry Wage: $46,112 Average Top Wage: $100,674
COURSE OFFERINGS Culinary I Culinary II Hospitality & Tourism Senior Project
Marketing, Sales, and Service PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Students in Marketing, Sales & Service cluster gain knowledge and skills in an active, structured, and stimulating environment coordinated with simulated workplace learning experiences.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs) Adobe Certified Associate Microsoft Office Specialist
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Sales Representative Average Entry Wage: $13.18 Average Top Wage: $27.02 Radio and Television Announcer Average Entry Wage: $9.41 Average Top Wage: $20.15 Salaried Employees Community Service Manager Average Entry Wage: $$39,342 Average Top Wage: $87,050 Marketing Manager Average Entry Wage: $$85,966 Average Top Wage: $163,203
COURSE OFFERINGS Internet Marketing Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Government and Public Administration PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Government and Public Administration cluster focuses on careers that are unique to government and are not contained in another career cluster.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs) Complete 3 JROTC Courses
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Hourly Employees Correctional Officer Average Entry Wage: $12.81 Average Top Wage: $19.38 Transportation Security Screener Average Entry Wage: $16.96 Average Top Wage: $19.92 Salaried Employees Postmaster and Mail Superintendents Average Entry Wage: $52,532 Average Top Wage: $81,803 Compliance/Safety Officers Average Entry Wage: $$59,287 Average Top Wage: $94,766
COURSE OFFERINGS JROTC I JROTC II JROTC III JROTC IV JROTC Drill
Superintendent: Dr. Ric Ayer Assistant Superintendent/Career Tech Director: Dr. John Slivka Principal: Dr. Deidra Tidwell Albertville High School 402 East McCord Avenue Albertville, AL 35950 256-894-5000 Sources: 2015 Northeast Alabama Wage and Benefit Survey Alabama Department of Labor Occupational Employment Statistics: Employment and Wage Estimates Published October 2015