Career Pathways 2019–2020—St. Lucie County QCCPC

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August 2019 Dear Students and Parents, On behalf of the Quad County Career Pathways Consortium (QCCPC), I am pleased to present you with this guide to the Career Pathways initiative. Through this program, students who successfully complete Career Pathway academies at the secondary level may be eligible for college or clock-hour credit at the post-secondary level.

On the pages that follow, you can explore career clusters, and connect the career academies offered at your high school with credit opportunities available at Indian River State College (IRSC). Academy offerings and articulation agreements with IRSC vary by school district and by high school, so please view offerings at your particular school. Academy offerings and articulation agreements with IRSC are valid as of this guide’s publication date and may be subject to change.

Strong collaboration between education, industry and community partners is essential to creating high-quality Career Pathways programs of study that are well-aligned with the skills demanded by the labor market. IRSC is grateful to our education-to-workforce partners in the Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee school districts that comprise the Quad County Career Pathways Consortium.

These partners work to create effective sustainable systems improving students’ matriculation, persistence, completion and career placement.

Thank you for your interest in Career Pathways. We look forward to your successful journey through an academy, at a school near you.

Sincerely,

Strather DuPree II Director of Articulation and Partnerships Indian River State College Chair, Quad County Career Pathways Consortium IRSC is an EA/EO educational institution.

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Contents Fast Track Your Career—Become a Career Pathways Student

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Get Started on Your Pathway

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Career Clusters

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IRSC Meta Majors

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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Architecture & Construction

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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

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Business, Management & Administration

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Education & Training

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Health Science

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Hospitality & Tourism

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Information Technology

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Law, Public Safety,, Corrections & Security

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Manufacturing

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Marketing

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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About IRSC

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St. Lucie County Career Pathways Academies Index

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Career Pathways Worksheet

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Fast Track Your Career—Become a Career Pathways Student Career Pathways academies, offered at most area high schools, give students the academic preparation, direction and career-related knowledge to help them plan studies that are in line with their interests, abilities and career goals.

Completers earn industry certifications to prepare them for entry-level positions in high-demand industries.

Career Pathways students perform significantly better overall than comparison groups in attendance, credits earned and average grades, and were more likely to stay in school.

Graduate from College Early, Save Money and Earn More!

Career Pathways students: • Complete an average of at least five courses while in high school.

• Earn college or clock-hour credits for FREE. • Save on tuition and receive text books for FREE. • Earn a college degree in less than 2 years.

“Career Pathways Academy graduates who attend and complete a certificate and/or degree are 10-15% more likely to be in the labor force and earn 8-9% more than a student with only a high school diploma.”

—2001 Russell Sage Foundation study

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Get Started on Your Pathway

1 Explore Career Clusters

Career Clusters are groups of similar occupations and industries. They were developed by the U.S. Department of Education as a way to organize career planning. The sixteen Career Clusters are explained on the pages that follow.

Once you have identified the Career Clusters that interest you, review the offerings at your high school to determine the Career Pathways Academy to pursue.

2 Enter a Career

Pathways Academy Career Pathways students benefit from a clear path to their future and are able to meet graduation requirements, earn college credits and industry certifications, and gain valuable knowledge—making them college and career ready before they leave high school.

To get started in a Career Pathways Academy, high school students should contact the counselor at their school.

3 Advance Your Education

and Earnings Potential

at IRSC Every student who successfully completes a Career Pathways Academy will earn college or clock-hour credit at Indian River State College. Follow these steps: 1. Contact your high school counselor to enroll in your Career Pathways Academy of interest.

2. Complete your high school Career Pathways Academy.

3. Complete all IRSC Admission requirements. a. Complete an Application for Admission. b. Request your transcripts from your high

school, and have them sent to the IRSC

Office of Student Records. c. Apply for financial aid. d. Complete New Student Orientation.

4. Meet with your IRSC advisor to indicate completion of a Career Pathways Academy.

5. If courses align with your program objective goal, credit will be verified and applied to your degree or certificate based on your IRSC Academic Plan/Guided Pathway.

Your eligibility for Career Pathways credit is valid for 36 months following your high school graduation date.

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Career Clusters

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Career Clusters It’s never too early to consider your career choices. Discover possible occupations and industries through the 16 Career Clusters developed by the United States Department of Education.

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Career Cluster 1 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products/resources.

Designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

Career Cluster 5

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Career Cluster 2

Career Cluster 6

Education & Training

Finance

Planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

Planning and related services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.

Career Cluster 3

Career Cluster 4

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Business, Management & Administration

Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.

Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efďŹ cient and productive business operations.

Career Cluster 7

Career Cluster 8

Government & Public Administration

Health Science

Planning and performing government functions at the local, state and federal levels, including governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, and regulations.

Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

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Career Cluster 9 Hospitality & Tourism

Human Services

Management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel-related services.

Employment that relates to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, and personal care and consumer services.

Career Cluster 13

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Career Cluster 10

Career Cluster 14

Manufacturing

Marketing

Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or ďŹ nal products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.

Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Career Cluster 11

Career Cluster 12

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

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 systems integration services.

Planning, managing and providing legal, public safety, protective and homeland security services, including professional and technical support services.

Career Cluster 15

Career Cluster 16

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Planning, managing and providing scientiďŹ c research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

Planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

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IRSC Meta Majors

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IRSC META MAJORS IRSC meta majors are collections of academic majors with related courses. Like Career Clusters, meta majors help you choose a program of study based on your interests, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Academy completers have a head start in completing programs in the IRSC meta major that relate to their chosen academy.

IRSC Meta Majors

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Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design

Business

The Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design Meta Major is designed for creative people who are interested in careers such as music, graphic arts, digital media, television and film. It also encompasses fields such as writing, history and law.

The Business Meta Major encompasses majors in accounting, business administration, finance and marketing. If you see yourself as a business owner or manager, or working for a big corporation, this is the meta major for you.

Industry, Manufacturing and Construction

Do you like to build or fix things? The Industry, Manufacturing and Construction Meta Major includes fields such as architectural design, construction technology, drafting and design, and air conditioning, refrigeration and heating.

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Public Safety

The Public Safety Meta Major puts you on the path to careers in criminal justice, paralegal studies and fire science technology.

If you can picture yourself as a police officer or detective, or responding to an emergency, this is the meta major for you.

Education

Health Science

If you want to make a difference as a teacher or principal, or in some other academic role, you will want to choose the Education Meta Major.

Programs in the Health Science Meta Major lead to jobs in patient care, laboratory testing and healthcare management.

Students can train for careers in dental assisting, medical technology, nursing, respiratory care and more.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Social and Behavioral Science and Human Services

The STEM Meta Major represents some of the fastestgrowing, high-tech fields. If you elect to pursue a career as an engineer or computer programmer, or as a bio-chemist in a research lab, this meta major is for you.

Students in the Social and Behavioral Science and Human Services Meta Major have a desire to help their communities.

They may choose to serve in government, or to help individuals, youth and families as social workers.

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Career Pathway Academies— St. Lucie County Leave high school college and career-ready by enrolling in a Career Pathways Academy.

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster 1

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products/resources.

Pathways: • Agribusiness Systems

• Plant Systems

• Animal Systems

• Power, Structural & Technical Systems

• Environmental Service Systems

• Natural Resources Systems

• Food Products & Processing Systems

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Westwood High School Agritechnology Academy (Completers earn up to 4 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Veterinary Technology Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Agricultural (Food and Resource) Economics • Agriculture (General) • Chemistry • Forestry / Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs

Certificate and Career Training Programs

• Aquaculture Management

• Aquaculture Technology

• Landscape and Horticulture Technology—Landscape Concentration

• Landscape and Horticulture Technology—Sports Turf Concentration

• Landscape and Horticulture Professional

• Landscape and Horticulture Specialist

• Landscape and Horticulture Technician

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “So many times, you talk to people in our industry and they love golf, or they love being outside. But ultimately the people are just so important to me.

The start I got at IRSC laid the groundwork for a career where I can connect to people and make them maximize who they are.”

— Carlos Arraya Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri A.S. Degree in Golf Course Operations

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Architecture & Construction Career Cluster 2

Architecture & Construction Designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

Pathways: • Design/Pre-Construction • Construction • Maintenance/Operations

Career Pathways Academies Lincoln Park Academy Technical Design Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Port St. Lucie High School Carpentry Academy (Completers earn up to 6 credits or 300 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Technical Design Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Architecture & Construction

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Industry, Manufacturing and Construction Meta Major.

Associate in Science (A.S.)/Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Programs

Certificate and Career Training Programs • Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Apprenticeship—Quick Job Training

• Electronic Technology • Home Staging

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology • Building Construction Technology • Civil Engineering Technology • Drafting and Design Technology • Electrical Power Technology • Electronics Engineering Technology • Interior Design Technology

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology I—Quick Job Training

• Kitchen and Bath Design

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology II—Quick Job Training

• Plumbing Apprenticeship— Quick Job Training

• AutoCAD Foundations • Basic Electronics

• Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Systems Assistant

• Carpentry—Quick Job Training

• Solar Energy Technician

• Drafting • Electrical Apprenticeship— Quick Job Training

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “I enjoy my career field because it is an environment that is always changing—I’m not stuck in an office. In my program, my instructor was very helpful. He was able to answer questions and provide me with the hands-on experience that I needed.”

— Brenda Garcia Air Pro Cooling & Heating Certificate in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology I

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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Cluster 3

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.

Pathways: • A/V Technology & Film • Printing Technology • Visual Arts

• Performing Arts • Journalism & Broadcasting • Telecommunications

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Digital Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Digital Media/Multimedia Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Fort Pierce Westwood High School Commerical Art Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education Credits at IRSC.)

Digital Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Lincoln Park Academy Digital Media/Multimedia Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Port St. Lucie High School Digital Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Television Production Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

St. Lucie West Centennial High School 3D Animation Technology Academy (Completers earn up to 6 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Digital Video Production Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Treasure Coast High School Digital Media / Multimedia Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs

• Art (General)

• Digital Media Technology

• Digital Media Production

• Dance

• Graphics Technology

• Digital Media Support

• Dramatic Arts/Theatre • English • Journalism • Multimedia Studies • Music

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Programs • Digital Media—Animation, Gaming, and Modeling Concentration • Digital Media—Graphic Design and Visual Communication Concentration

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “I graduated completely debt free with a Bachelor’s Degree and a portfolio that landed me a great job. The teachers are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I truly felt that the teachers cared about both my experience at school and my future as a designer.”

— Caris Haggerty, Creative Design Specialist WMTEK B.A.S. Degree in Digital Media/Graphic Design & Visual Communication Concentration

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Certificate and Career Training Programs

• Graphic Design Production • Graphic Design Support

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

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Business, Management & Administration Career Cluster 4

Business, Management & Administration Careers in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Pathways: • General Management • Business Information Management • Human Resources Management • Operations Management • Administrative Support

Career Pathways Academies St. Lucie West Centennial High School Accounting Operations Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Treasure Coast High School International Business Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Business, Management & Administration

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Business, Management & Administration Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs offered in the Business Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs

• Accounting

• Accounting Technology

• Business Administration

• Business Administration

• Finance/Marketing

• Marketing Management • Paralegal Studies/ Legal Assisting

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Program • Organizational Management

Certificate and Career Training Programs • Accounting Applications • Administrative Office Specialist—Quick Job Training • Business Management

Bachelor of Science (B.S) Programs • Accounting • Business Administration

• Business Operations • Entrepreneurship • Human Resources Administrator • Legal Administrative Specialist—Quick Job Training • Medical Administrative Specialist—Quick Job Training • Office Specialist

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “The best things about IRSC are the small classes, one-on-one time with professors, professors that teach and grade with care, a strong sense of community, a strong advising system, advisers that know students well, and that professors (not teaching assistants) teach most courses.”

— Anthony DeGeorges, Inventory and Asset Sales Supervisor/Head of Military Sales STS Component Solutions, LLC B.S. Degree in Business Administration

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Education & Training Career Cluster 5

Education & Training Planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.

Pathways: • Administration & Administrative Support • Professional Support Services • Teaching/Training

Career Pathways Academies St. Lucie West Centennial High School Early Childhood Education Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Treasure Coast High School Teacher Assisting Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Education & Training

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Education & Training Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Education Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Education (Elementary / Special) • Education (Secondary) • Physical Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) Program

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Programs

Certificate and Career Training Programs

• Elementary Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Child Care Center Management Specialization

• Exceptional Student Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Child Development and Early Intervention

• Middle Grades Mathematics Education

• Early Childhood Education— Quick Job Training

• Middle Grades Science Education • Secondary Biology Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Secondary Mathematics Education

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “I highly recommend the Elementary Education program at IRSC to any student interested in this field. It has prepared me greatly for this career, and the professors have continued to support me even after I graduated.”

— Sara Hulings, First Grade Teacher

Fellsmere Elementary School B.S. Degree in Elementary Education

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Health Science Career Cluster 8

Health Science Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Pathways: • Therapeutic Services

• Support Services

• Diagnostic Services

• Biotechnology Research & Development

• Health Informatics

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Allied Health Assisting Academy (Completers earn up to 257 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Fort Pierce Westwood High School Allied Health Assisting Academy (Completers earn up to 257 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

EKG Technician Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Health Unit Coordinator Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Pharmacy Technician Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Health Science

Port St. Lucie High School Allied Health Assisting Academy (Completers earn up to 257 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Project Lead the Way / Biomedical Sciences Academy (Completers earn up to 4 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

St. Lucie West Centennial High School Allied Health Assisting Academy (Completers earn up to 257 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

EKG Technician Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Treasure Coast High School Allied Health Assisting Academy (Completers earn up to 257 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Emergency Medical Responder Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Health Science

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Health Science Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Health Science Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Biology (General) • Biology Preprofessional • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Health Science

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs • Dental Assisting Technology and Management • Dental Hygiene • Emergency Medical Services • Health Information Technology • Health Services Management • Medical Laboratory Technology • Nursing—R.N. • Physical Therapist Assistant • Radiography • Respiratory Care

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “I love caring for critically ill patients and their families in their time of need. I feel honored with the trust my patients place in me to care for them at their most vulnerable time. I also was attracted to the career because of the stability and ability to move anywhere and still be employable.”

— Ayla Messier, B.S.N., R.N.

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health B.S. Degree in Nursing

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Programs • Biology

• Healthcare Management

• Nursing

Certificate and Career Training Programs • Emergency Medical Technician — Applied Technology Diploma • Medical Administrative Specialist— Quick Job Training • Medical Assisting— Quick Job Training • Nursing Assistant— Quick Job Training

• Paramedic • Pharmacy Technician— Quick Job Training • Phlebotomy— Quick Job Training • Practical Nursing— Quick Job Training • Surgical Technology— Quick Job Training

Health Science

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Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster 9

Hospitality & Tourism Management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travelrelated services.

Pathways: • Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services • Lodging • Travel & Tourism • Recreation, Amusements & Attractions

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Culinary Arts Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Fort Pierce Westwood High School Culinary Arts Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Port St. Lucie High School Culinary Arts Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

St. Lucie West Centennial High School Culinary Arts Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Treasure Coast High School Culinary Arts Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Hospitality & Tourism

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Business Meta Major.

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Finance/Marketing • Parks and Recreation Management

• Culinary Management • Hospitality and Tourism Management • Marketing Management • Restaurant Management

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Program • Organizational Management

Certificate and Career Training Programs • Chef’s Apprentice • Culinary Arts • Culinary Arts Management Operations • Culinary Operations Apprenticeship— Quick Job Training • Entrepreneurship • Event Planning Management • Guest Services Specialist • Marketing Operations • Rooms Division Management

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “I would highly recommend the Culinary program because it prepares you for realworld experiences by starting you in the basics and building you up from there. No matter what your experience or skillset is, they will guide you through the process step-by-step.”

— Peter DeBenedet, Restaurant Manager TooJay’s A.S. Degree in Culinary Management

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Information Technology Career Cluster 11

Information Technology 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 systems integration services.

Pathways: • Network Systems • Information Support & Services • Web & Digital Communications • Programming & Software Development

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Applied Cyber Security Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Game Simulation/Animation/Visual Design Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Web Development Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Fort Pierce Westwood High School Applied Cyber Security Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Web Development Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Information Technology

Port St. Lucie High School Web Development Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

St. Lucie West Centennial High School Gaming and Simulation Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Microsoft Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Web Development Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Information Technology

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Information Technology Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs offered in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and Arts, Humanities, Communications and Design Meta Majors.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Computer and Information Sciences • Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Programs • Digital Media—Animation, Gaming, and Modeling Concentration • Digital Media—Graphic Design and Visual Communication Concentration

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs • Computer Information Technology • Digital Media Technology • Electronics Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Program • Information Technology Management and Cyber Security

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “I was so fortunate and blessed to have graduated on Saturday and then start my I.T. position on the following Monday. I’m so glad IRSC has established a relationship with organizations that can be the places of employment for its alumni.”

— Robensen Forest, Desktop Support Specialist Ebstein Becker & Green, P.C. B.S. Degree in Information Technology Management & Cyber Security

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Certificate and Career Training Programs • Basic Electronics • Computer Information Data Specialist • Computer Programming Specialist • Digital Media Production • Digital Media Support • Electronic Technology • Help Desk Support Technician • Information Technology Support Specialist • Web Production

Information Technology

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Law, Public Safety,, Corrections & Security Career Cluster 12

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Planning, managing and providing legal, public safety, protective and homeland security services, including professional and technical support services.

Pathways: • Correction Services • Emergency & Fire Management Services • Security & Protective Services • Law Enforcement Services • Legal Services

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Criminal Justice Operations Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Fort Pierce Westwood High School Criminal Justice Operations Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

St. Lucie West Centennial High School Criminal Justice Operations Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Treasure Coast High School Criminal Justice Operations Academy (Completers earn up to 9 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Public Safety Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Criminal Justice • Public Administration

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs • Criminal Justice Technology • Emergency Administration and Management

Bachelor of Science (B.A.S.) Programs • Public Administration—Emergency Planning and Management Concentration • Public Administration Public Policy and Leadership Concentration

Certificate and Career Training Programs • Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer— Quick Job Training • Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training— Quick Job Training • Correctional Officer Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer—Quick Job Training • Emergency Management • Firefighting Basic Recruit Training— Quick Job Training

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Program

• Fire Science Technology • Criminal Justice

• Homeland Security Emergency Manager • Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training— Quick Job Training • Law Enforcement Officer Crossover from Correctional Officer—Quick Job Training • Private Security Officer—Quick Job Training

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “The best thing about IRSC is their training ground, not only for fire academy students but also for the Fire District. I still go there to train with my crew.”

— Jacob Ortiz, Firefighter/EMT St. Lucie County Fire District A.S. Degree in Fire Science Technology

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Manufacturing Career Cluster 13

Manufacturing 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 and manufacturing/process engineering.

Pathways: • Production • Manufacturing Production Process Development • Maintenance, Installation & Repair • Quality Assurance • Logistics & Inventory Control • Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance

Career Pathways Academies Treasure Coast High School Advanced Manufacturing Technology Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Industrial Biotechnology Academy (Completers earn up to 4 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

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Manufacturing

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Manufacturing Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Industry, Manufacturing and Construction Meta Major.

Certificate and Career Training Programs

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Track • Engineering

• Basic Electronics

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Apprenticeship— Quick Job Training

Associate in Science (A.S.)/ Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Programs

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology I— Quick Job Training

• Drafting

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology II— Quick Job Training

• Electrical Apprenticeship— Quick Job Training • Electronic Technology • General Automotive Technician • Lasers and Photonics

• AutoCAD Foundations

• Residential Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Assistant

• Automotive Service Technician

• Robotics and Simulation Technician

• Automotive Service Management Technology

• Automotive Service Technology I— Quick Job Training

• Applied Welding Technology— Quick Job Training

• Electronics Engineering Technology

• Automotive Service Technology II— Quick Job Training

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Systems Technology

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “When I started at IRSC, I was unemployed.

Today I work in the healthcare industry, maintaining medical equipment like MRI and ultrasound machines. The education I received allowed me to enter a field that will do nothing but grow in years to come.”

— Jason Troyano, Biomedical Technician GE Healthcare A.S. Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

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Marketing Career Cluster 14

Marketing Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Pathways: • Marketing Management • Professional Sales • Merchandising • Marketing Communications • Marketing Research

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing Academy (Completers earn up to 4 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Port St. Lucie High School Fashion Marketing Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Marketing

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Marketing Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Business Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs

Certificate and Career Training Programs

• Business Administration

• Business Administration

• Business Management

• Economics (Business)

• Marketing Management

• Business Operations • Entrepreneurship

• Economics (Social Science) • Finance/Marketing

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Program

• Marketing Operations • Office Specialist

• Organizational Management

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster 15

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

Pathways: • Aerospace Engineer • Biomedical Chemist • Botanist • Civil Engineer • Nuclear Chemist

• Nano-biologist • Meteorologist • Statistician • Zoologist

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Aerospace Technology Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Lincoln Park Academy Project Lead the Way/Engineering Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

Technical Design Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Port St. Lucie High School Technical Design Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Treasure Coast High School Engineering Technology Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Meta Major.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Agricultural (Food and Resource) Economics • Agriculture (General) • Biology (General) • Biology Preprofessional • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computer and Information Sciences • Computer Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Science • Forestry/Wildlife Ecology and Conservation • Marine/Aquatic Biology • Mathematics • Physics

Associate in Science (A.S.) Programs • Aquaculture Management • Civil Engineering Technology • Computer Information Technology • Drafting and Design Technology • Electrical Power Technology • Electronics Engineering Technology • Landscape and Horticulture Technology

IRSC graduates get great jobs! What they say: “As the most accessible healthcare provider, I like helping people in my home community with their healthcare needs. At IRSC I enjoyed the small classes and one-on-one attention. I felt more than prepared for the rigorous course load at UF.” — Adam Carroll, Staff Pharmacist Jackson Drugs A.A. Degree in Biology

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Programs • Biology • Information Technology Management and Cyber Security

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster 16

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.

Pathways: • Transportation Operations • Logistics Planning & Management Services • Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations • Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance • Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation • Health, Safety & Environmental Management • Sales & Service

Career Pathways Academies Fort Pierce Central High School Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits or 150 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

Port St. Lucie High School Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Academy (Completers earn up to 3 credits or 150 Career Pathways clock hours at IRSC, plus up to 12 additional IRSC General Education credits.)

St. Lucie West Centennial High School Outboard Marine Service Technology Academy (Completers earn up to 12 General Education credits at IRSC.)

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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

You’ve Earned College Credit— Now Get Your Degree!

Academy completers have a head start in completing their college studies— 100% will receive IRSC credit. If you have interest in the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster, consider IRSC programs in the Industry, Manufacturing and Construction and Business Meta Majors.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Tracks • Business Administration • Public Administration

Associate in Science (A.S.)/Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Programs

• Automotive Service Technician • Automotive Service Management Technology • Business Administration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Program • Business Administration

Certificate and Career Training Programs

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) Program • Organizational Management

• Automotive Service Technology I —Quick Job Training • Automotive Service Technology II —Quick Job Training • Business Management • Business Operations • Electrical Apprenticeship —Quick Job Training • General Automotive Technician

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About IRSC

About IRSC Indian River State College (IRSC) is a public, comprehensive college with a statewide and national reputation for excellence. Each of the College’s five campuses—in Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Vero Beach— provide unparalleled educational environments. In recognition of high student achievement and performance, IRSC received the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and with it, the distinction as the “nation’s top college.”

At IRSC, students enjoy small classes, personal attention and state-of-theart facilities, with friendly professors and advisors who are active partners in their educational journey. IRSC offers more than 100 programs ranging from Career Training to Bachelor’s degrees. Students graduate job-ready as a result of opportunities such as internships, capstone projects, technical certificates and service learning that complement their academic pursuits. For those pursuing an advanced degree, credits earned at IRSC seamlessly transfer into Baccalaureate Degree programs offered at IRSC and at colleges and universities throughout the State of Florida.

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St. Lucie County Career Pathways Academies Index St. Lucie County School District—Career Pathways Academies

Fort Pierce Central High School • Aerospace Technology ........................................................................................................ page 4 6 • Allied Health Assisting ....................................................................................................... page 30 • Applied Cyber Security ....................................................................................................... page 36 • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair .................................................................. page 50 • Criminal Justice Operations .............................................................................................. page 40 • Culinary Arts ......................................................................................................................... page 34 • Digital Design ....................................................................................................................... page 22 • Digital Media/Multimedia Design .................................................................................... page 22 • Game Simulation/Animation/Visual Design ................................................................. page 36 • Gaming and Simulation ...................................................................................................... page 37 • Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing ...................................................... page 44 • Web Development ............................................................................................................... page 36

Fort Pierce Westwood High School • Agritechnology ...................................................................................................................... page 18 • Allied Health Assisting ....................................................................................................... page 30 • Applied Cyber Security ....................................................................................................... page 36 • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) ...................................................................................... page 30 • Commerical Art .................................................................................................................... page 22 • Criminal Justice Operations .............................................................................................. page 40 • Culinary Arts ......................................................................................................................... page 34 • Digital Design ....................................................................................................................... page 22 • EKG Technician ..................................................................................................................... page 30 • Health Unit Coordinator ..................................................................................................... page 30 • Pharmacy Technician .......................................................................................................... page 30 • Veterinary Technology ......................................................................................................... page 18 • Web Development ................................................................................................................ page 36

Lincoln Park Academy • Digital Media/Multimedia Design .................................................................................... page 22 • Project Lead the Way/Engineering ................................................................................. page 46 • Technical Design ................................................................................................................. page 20 53

St. Lucie County School District—Career Pathways Academies

Port St. Lucie High School • Allied Health Assisting ....................................................................................................... page 31 • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair ................................................................... page 50 • Carpentry ............................................................................................................................... page 20 • Culinary Arts ......................................................................................................................... page 34 • Digital Design ....................................................................................................................... page 23 • Fashion Marketing ............................................................................................................... page 44 • Project Lead the Way / Biomedical Sciences ............................................................... page 31 • Technical Design .................................................................................................................. page 20 • Television Production ......................................................................................................... page 23 • Web Development ................................................................................................................ page 37

St. Lucie West Centennial High School • 3D Animation Technology .............. page 23 • Accounting Operations ................... page 26 • Allied Health Assisting ................... page 31 • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) ... page 31 • Criminal Justice Operations .......... page 40 • Culinary Arts ..................................... page 34 • Digital Video Production ................ page 23

• Early Childhood Education ...... page 2 8 • EKG Technician ........................... page 31 • Gaming and Simulation ............ page 37 • Microsoft ...................................... page 37 • Outboard Marine Service Technology ....page 50 • Web Development ...................... page 37

Treasure Coast High School • Advanced Manufacturing Technology .......... page 42 • Allied Health Assisting .......................................... page 31 • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) ....................... page 31 • Criminal Justice Operations ............................... page 40 • Culinary Arts .............................................................. page 34 • Digital Media / Multimedia Design ................. page 23

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• Emergency Medical Responder .... page 31 • Engineering Technology ............. page 47 • Industrial Biotechnology ........... page 42 • International Business ............... page 26 • Teacher Assisting .......................... page 28

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For more information, contact Strather DuPree, Director of Articulation and Partnerships, Indian River State College and Chair, Quad County Career Pathways Consortium, at 772-462-7014, or email sdupree@irsc.edu.

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