Allcareerpathways 2018

Utah Career and Technical Education Career Pathway
2018-2019 School Year
CTSO Information Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agricultural Mechanics
Career and Technical Student Systems is:
Organizations (CTSO) align
with the national Career
Career Pathway: Agricultural Mechanics Systems > High skill
> High demand
Clusters® and the Utah CTE CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS
Career Pathways.
30.01.00.00.030 Agricultural Systems Technology 1 1.00 Sample Occupations
FFA is the CTSO for students 2.00 credits
30.01.00.00.040 Agricultural Systems Technology 2 1.00 Requiring:
in the Agricultural Mechanics
Systems Career Pathway. ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
FFA brings relevance to the 30.01.00.00.020 Agricultural Machinery Technology 1.00 > Heavy Equipment Operator
classroom through industry- > Truck Driver
30.01.00.00.001 Agricultural Mechanics, Advanced 1.00
based competitive events and > Welder, Cutters, Solderers,
30.01.00.00.050 Agricultural Science 1 1.00
community service. and Brazers
30.02.00.00.050 Biology-Agricultural Science 1.00
32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 Certificate
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.111 Business Communication 2 .50 > Hydraulic Technician
According to the U.S. 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 > Maintenance Service Tech.
Department of Labor, the > Welder
38.03.00.00.020 Industrial and Agricultural Technology (IAT) 1.00
growing interest in worldwide 1.00 credit Assoc. or Technical Degree
37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 1.00
standardization of agricultural > Agricultural Engineer Tech.
40.10.00.00.110 Welding Technician, Entry Level 1.00
equipment should result in > Diesel Mechanic
increased employment of 40.10.00.00.112 Welding Technician, Intermediate Level 1.00
40.10.00.00.114 Welding Technician, Advanced Level 1.00 > Equipment Dealer Technician
agricultural engineers. Job
opportunities should result 30.01.00.00.200 Summer Agriculture Program .25 Baccalaureate Degree
from the increasing demand Supervised Agriculture Experience Program > Agricultural Engineer
for agricultural products, the (capstone experience) > Career and Technical
continued efforts for more 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Education Teacher
efficient agricultural pro- > Welding Engineer
3.00 credits for completion
duction, and the increasing Graduate or Prof. Degree
emphasis on the conservation Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Geospatial Analytics Scientist
of resources. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Postsecondary Teacher
> Research Engineer
Student Testimonial
HIGH SCHOOL TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Utah Business and
There are a number of options for education and training beyond high school, depending on your career goals.
“The CTE classes I took in Industry Facts
high school, such as Utah agriculturists produce
agricultural systems and 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
crops and livestock worth
technology, animal science, Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. over $1.8 billion annually.
and floriculture, have given Technical Degree Degree Degree Students enrolled in high
me the basic skills, know-
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of school agricultural courses are
ledge and abilities to allow
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. looking to join a $22 billion
me to obtain employment in
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a industry in Utah and a $992
any of those fields.” In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. billion industry nationwide.
Colton Zilles Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). (Utah Department of Agriculture
and Food)
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competencies needed to be successful in the workforce.
In 2016-2017, 105,691 CTE skill certificates were awarded to high school students. Students’ In 2016-2017, the graduation rate for students who concentrated in a CTE Career Pathway was 95 percent, compared
knowledge and performance is demonstrated as part of the Skill Certificate process. to Utah’s statewide graduation rate of 86 percent.
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CTSO Information Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agricultural Production
Career and Technical Systems is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Agricultural Production Systems > High skill
(CTSO) align with the > High wage
national Career Clusters® CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS > High demand
and the Utah CTE Career 30.01.00.00.050 Agricultural Science 1 1.00
Pathways. 30.01.00.00.060 Agricultural Science 2 1.00 Sample Occupations
FFA is the CTSO for Or choose the following courses: 2.00 credits Requiring:
students in the Agricultural 30.02.00.00.040 Animal Science 1 1.00 High School Diploma
Production Systems Career 30.02.00.00.080 Plant and Soil Science 1 1.00 > Buyer and Purchasing Agent,
Pathway. FFA brings ELECTIVE COURSES Farm Products
relevance to the classroom > Farm/Ranch Worker/Manager
30.02.00.00.001 Animal Science 2 1.00
through industry-based > Pesticide Handler, Sprayer, and
30.01.00.00.116 Aquaculture, Introduction 1.00 Applicator
competitive events and 30.02.00.00.050 Biology-Agricultural Science 1.00
community service. Certificate
32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 > Crop Scout
32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 > Pesticide Handler/Applicator
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.111 Business Communication 2 .50 > Storage and Hygiene Coord.
According to the U.S. 37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 1.00
Department of Labor, 1 in 7 Assoc. or Technical Degree
30.01.00.00.200 Summer Agriculture Program .25 > Agricultural Engineer Tech.
Americans work in Supervised Agriculture Experience Program > Sales Representative
agriculture-related jobs. (capstone experience) > Slaughter/Processor
According to the Utah Farm 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Baccalaureate Degree
Bureau Federation, more 3.00 credits for completion > Agricultural Inspectors
than 100,000 people are Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Career and Technical
employed by agriculture and Education Teacher
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Farm/Ranch Manager
agribusiness in the state of
rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Graduate or Prof. Degree
Utah.
> Biotechnology Research
> Extension Specialist
> Research Scientist
Student Testimonial
“My CTE classes and my Industry Facts
leadership experience in 4-H
12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More In Utah, there are 18,100 farms
and FFA have laid a strong
foundation on which I can build
with 11,000 acres in
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. production. The poultry industry
upon. I have learned crucial
values, including hard work, Technical Degree Degree Degree is huge with 7.5 million birds,
dedication, and responsibility. I layers, pullets, and turkeys.
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of
plan to go college to complete a Utah is also home to 777,000
teaching degree. I like the idea completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a head of cattle and 732,000
of ‘paying it forward.’ I have had head of hogs.
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
a wonderful education experi-
ence and I hope to provide that Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Utah Agriculture contributes
for the future students I will In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). more than 15 percent to the
teach.” state’s economy.
Kaitlin Hallam

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Food Science, Dietetics
Career and Technical & Nutrition is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition > High skill
(CTSO) align with the
national Career Clusters® CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS Sample Occupations
and the Utah CTE Career 34.01.00.00.180 Food Science .50 Requiring:
Pathways. 34.01.00.00.160 Food and Nutrition 2 .50 1.00 credit
High School Diploma
FCCLA is the CTSO for 34.01.00.00.185 Foundations of Nutrition * .50 > Nutrition and Wellness Coach
students in the Food ELECTIVE COURSES > Food Product Technician
Science, Dietetics and > Packaging Manager Product
34.01.00.00.150 Food and Nutrition 1 .50 Grader
Nutrition Career Pathway. 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50
FCCLA provides students Certificate
34.01.00.00.197 Human Development 1.00 2.00 credits > Food Protections Manager
with opportunities to attain
36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00 > Food Inspector Assistant
the knowledge, skills, and
leadership characteristics 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Food Sanitation Coordinator
necessary to succeed in life 3.00 credits for completion Assoc. or Technical Degree
and careers. > Research and Development
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Technician
Workforce Trends Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Baccalaureate Degree
rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Career and Technical
Nationwide, dietitians and
Education Teacher
nutritionists held 66,700 > Dietitian/Nutritionist
jobs in 2014. Employment of > Food Scientist
dietitians and nutritionists is > Nutrition Education Specialist
projected to increase 16.4 > Research Technician
percent through the year Graduate or Prof. Degree
2024. > Food Microbiologist
> Food Nutritionist
In Utah, a dietitian and a > Food/Research Scientist
nutritionist must be licensed.
Student Testimonial
“Participating in a CTE Industry Facts
Internship helped me to From hospitals to care facilities
experience the reality of 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More to grocery stores to schools,
being a dietitian. I partici- Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. businesses and organizations
pated in a number of Technical Degree Degree Degree in Utah utilize the expertise of
activities, including recipe dietitians and nutritionists.
construction, consultations, According to the Utah
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
and food preparation. I Department of Workforce
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
learned of the mandatory In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE Services, there are more than
certificate does not require any further action to retain.
jobs and skills one must Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, 400 dietitians and nutritionists
have, the schooling and In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). in the state. By the year 2020,
preparation required.” an additional 100 nutrition
professionals are projected to
Melissa DeFriez
join the workforce.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Natural Resource
Career and Technical Science is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Natural Resource Science > High skill
and the Utah CTE Career Choose two of the following courses:
Pathways. 30.01.00.00.116 Aquaculture, Introduction 1.00 Sample Occupations
FFA is the CTSO for 30.03.00.00.001 Natural Resource Science 1 1.00 2.00 credits Requiring:
students in the Natural 30.03.00.00.010 Natural Resource Science 2 1.00 High School Diploma
Resource Science Career ELECTIVE COURSES > Forest/Conservation Worker
Pathway. FFA brings > Logger
30.01.00.00.050 Agricultural Science 1 1.00
relevance to the classroom > Truck Driver
30.02.00.00.050 Biology-Agricultural Science 1.00
through industry-based Certificate
competitive events and 32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50
32.02.00.00.111 Business Communication 2 .50 > Firefighter
community service. > Heavy Equipment Operator
32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50
1.00 credit > Pesticide Handler/Applicator
Workforce Trends 37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 1.00
30.01.00.00.200 Summer Agriculture Program .25 Assoc. or Technical Degree
With the multitude of natural > Arborist
resources in Utah there are Supervised Agriculture Experience Program
> Fisheries Technician
a vast number of career (capstone experience) > Forestry Technician
opportunities within eight 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
Baccalaureate Degree
federal and state divisions. 3.00 credits for completion > Career and Technical
Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. Education Teacher
> Conservation Officer/Scientist
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Wildlife Biologist
rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
Graduate or Prof. Degree
> Extension specialist
> Forester
> Marine Biologist
Student Testimonial
“I enrolled in all of the CTE Industry Facts
courses in the Natural Utah has a wealth of natural
Resource Science Pathway. 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
resources, which includes
The courses added depth to Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. five national parks, seven
my understanding. Summer Technical Degree Degree Degree national monuments, seven
Ag enhanced my practical national forests, two national
knowledge in the field. All of recreation areas, 45 state
this together helped me parks, and millions of acres
along my planned path to In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE of Bureau of Land
reach my personal and Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Management (BLM)—
occupational goals.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). administered deserts and
Cache Bisel range land.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Plant Science is:
Career and Technical > High demand
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Plant Science
(CTSO) align with the Sample Occupations
national Career Clusters® CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS Requiring:
and the Utah CTE Career Choose two credits from the following courses:
High School Diploma
Pathways. 30.01.00.00.152 Floriculture .50
30.01.00.00.150 Floriculture and Greenhouse Management 1.00 > Florist
FFA is the CTSO for > Greenhouse Worker
30.01.00.00.154 Greenhouse Management .50
students in the Plant 30.01.00.00.160 Landscape Management .50 2.00 credits > Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Science Career Pathway. 30.01.00.00.165 Nursery Operation .50 Certificate
FFA brings relevance to the 30.02.00.00.080 Plant and Soil Science 1 1.00 > Crop Scout
classroom through industry- 30.02.00.00.010 Plant and Soil Science 2 1.00 > Irrigation Specialist
based competitive events
ELECTIVE COURSES > Pesticide
and community service.
30.01.00.00.050 Agricultural Science 1 1.00 Handler/Applicator
Workforce Trends 30.02.00.00.050 Biology-Agricultural Science 1.00 Assoc. or Technical Degree
32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50
According to the U.S. > Arborist
Department of Labor, > Landscape Technician
employment of conservation 30.01.00.00.070 Landscape Architecture, Introduction 1.00
> Turf Manager
scientists and foresters is 1.00 credit
37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 1.00 Baccalaureate Degree
projected to grow 7 percent 30.01.00.00.200 Summer Agriculture Program .25 > Career and Technical
through the year 2024. Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (capstone Education Teacher
experience) > Crop Advisor
Nationwide, employment of
30.01.00.00.090 Sustainable Urban Agriculture 1.00 > Landscape
landscape architects is 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
projected to grown 5 Designer/Architect
percent through the year 3.00 credits for completion
2024. Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Agronomist
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Extension Specialist
rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Microbiologist
Student Testimonial
“I took my first agriculture Industry Facts
class, which everyone In Utah, the value of crops
assumes is strictly about 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
including nursery and
farm animals, and it Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. greenhouse crops is $575
introduced me to plant Technical Degree Degree Degree million. Hay and forage has
biology. The classes took the highest values of sales at
place mostly in the school $297 million.
greenhouse, where I
learned to grow plants and In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
flowers from seeds. This is Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
where I found my passion.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
Madyson Smith


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Veterinary & Animal
Career and Technical Science is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Veterinary & Animal Science > High skill
national Career Clusters® CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS
and the Utah CTE Career 30.02.00.00.040 Animal Science 1 1.00 Sample Occupations
Pathways. Choose one of the following courses: Requiring:
FFA is the CTSO for 30.02.00.00.001 Animal Science 2 1.00 2.00 credits
High School Diploma
students in the Veterinary 30.01.00.00.005 Small and Companion Animal Science 1.00
> Livestock Handler
and Animal Science Career 30.02.00.00.090 Veterinary Assistant 1 1.00
> Swine Farm Worker
Pathway. FFA brings ELECTIVE COURSES > Veterinary Assistant and
relevance to the classroom 30.01.00.00.116 Aquaculture, Introduction 1.00 Laboratory Animal Caretaker
through industry-based 30.02.00.00.050 Biology-Agricultural Science 1.00 Certificate
competitive events and 32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 > Artificial Inseminator
community service. 32.02.00.00.111 Business Communication 2 .50 > Livestock Auctioneer
32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 > Shipping Coordinator
Workforce Trends 30.02.00.00.072 Equine Science A .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Twenty-one million people 30.02.00.00.074 Equine Science B .50 1.00 credit > Herdsman
(or 18.5 percent of the 37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 1.00 > Livestock Buyer
American workforce) are 30.02.00.00.095 Veterinary Assistant 2 1.00 > Veterinary
employed in the agricultural 30.01.00.00.200 Summer Agriculture Program .25 Assistant/Technologist and
industry. Farmers and Supervised Agriculture Experience Program Technician
ranchers provide food and (capstone experience) Baccalaureate Degree
habitat for 75 percent of the 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Animal Nutrition Specialist
nation’s wildlife. One-fourth 3.00 credits for completion > Career and Technical
of the world’s beef and one- Education Teacher
Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
fifth of the world’s grain, > Farm/Ranch Manager
milk, and eggs are produced Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
in the United States. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Animal Scientists
> Extension Specialist
> Veterinarian
Student Testimonial
“I took many CTE classes in Industry Facts
high school that were beneficial
in preparation for my college 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Agriculture is a vital industry
education to become a to Utah’s economy. There are
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. 18,100 farms in the state,
veterinary technician. Biology,
chemistry, animal science, and Technical Degree Degree Degree totaling approximately 11
veterinary assisting helped me million acres, where Utah
understand cells and how a agriculturists produce crops
body functions. I have a passion completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a and livestock worth $1.8
for animals and their well-being
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE billion annually.
and want to pursue a career in
agriculture.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, (Utah Department of Agriculture
Karlie Ault
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). and Food)


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction CAD Architectural

Career and Technical Student Design is:
Career Pathway: CAD Architectural Design > High skill
> High wage
Clusters® and the Utah CTE CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS > High demand
Career Pathways. 38.01.00.00.041 CAD Architectural Design 1 * .50
TSA is the CTSO for students 38.01.00.00.042 CAD Architectural Design 2 * .50 Sample Occupations
in the CAD Architectural 38.01.00.00.043 CAD Architectural Design 3 .50 1.50 credits Requiring:
Design Career Pathway. TSA Or choose the following course:
fosters personal growth, 38.01.00.00.330 PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture 1.00 High School Diploma
leadership, and opportunities > Surveying and Mapping Tech
ELECTIVE COURSES
in science, technology, Certificate
engineering, and mathematics 38.03.00.00.010 Engineering Technology .50
38.01.00.00.211 Physics with Technology 1.00 1.00 credit > N/A
(STEM).
38.01.00.00.030 Construction Technology 1.00 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Workforce Trends 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Architectural Drafter
Computer Aided Design 2.50 credits for completion > Civil Drafter
(CAD) technologies have * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit Baccalaureate Degree
allowed architects to do more Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Architect
work without the help of > Architectural and Engineering
drafters, making it easier to Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Managers
share the work with rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Career and Technical
engineers, contractors, and Education Teacher
clients. > Civil Engineer
Nationwide, employment of > Landscape Architect
architects is projected to grow > Secondary Education
7 percent through the year Teacher
2024. In Utah, projected > Surveyor
growth is 2.6 percent. Graduate or Prof. Degree
> Architect
Student Testimonial
“As a freshman in high school, I Industry Facts
was unsure what career path I
should focus on. Because of 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More From commercial to
this, I ended up taking a wide residential, Utah is home to
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. more than 900 architects and
variety of courses and finding a
passion in designing house Technical Degree Degree Degree building designers.
plans using the computer. I have
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of According to the Utah
chosen to focus on structural
and architectural design completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. Department of Workforce
technology. I believe I will find or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Services, business expansion
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE will provide the majority of job
pride in being part of the
building process and seeing my Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, openings in the coming
designs go from ideas on paper In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). decade.
to a beautiful, custom finished
product in my community.” In Utah, an architect must be
licensed.
Jaxon Schiess

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction Carpentry is:

Career and Technical Student > High skill
Career Pathway: Construction & Structural Systems: > High wage
> High demand
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Carpentry
Career Pathways. Sample Occupations
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS
Requiring:
students in the Carpentry 40.08.00.00.010 Carpentry 1 1.00
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA High School Diploma
40.08.00.00.015 Carpentry 2 1.00 2.00 credits
provides quality education > Cabinetmaker and bench
experiences for students in ELECTIVE COURSES carpenter
leadership, teamwork, 38.01.00.00.041 CAD Architectural Design 1 * .50 > Woodworkers
citizenship, and character 38.01.00.00.042 CAD Architectural Design 2 * .50 Certificate
development. CAD Mechanical Design 1 * > N/A
38.01.00.00.051 .50 1.00 credit
Workforce Trends 40.08.00.00.035 Construction Trades Foundation .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
As construction continues to
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Carpenter
increase, in the public and 3.00 credits for completion Baccalaureate Degree
private sector, demand for * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Career and Technical
skilled carpenters will Education Teacher
increase. Those individuals Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
> Construction Manager
with the proper training and rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
> Secondary Education
skills will have abundant job
Teacher
opportunities to choose from.
carpenters is projected to > Construction Manager
increase 6 percent through the
year 2024.
Student Testimonial
“The CTE classes I have taken Industry Facts
have led me to see that I am
interested in a career in con- 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More According to the Utah
struction. With the CTE classes I Department of Workforce
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Services, there are 10,467
have taken I have learned many
skills needed to go farther in my Technical Degree Degree Prof. Degree construction companies in
career. I have learned that I like Utah that employ 93,584
framing, shingling, and now I workers.
found out I like doing the finish completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
mud on sheet rock. Once I finish or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a In Utah, a construction
my schooling I will be able to get manager and a building
a job that I will enjoy and that I Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). inspector must be licensed.
can improve throughout my life.”
Tyler Stettler


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction Electrical is:

Career and Technical > High skill
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Construction & Structural Systems: > High wage
(CTSO) align with the > High demand
national Career Clusters® Electrical
and the Utah CTE Career Sample Occupations
Pathways. CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS
Requiring:
40.08.00.00.050 Electrician 1 1.00
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for 2.00 credits High School Diploma
students in the Electrical 40.08.00.00.055 Electrician 2 1.00
> Electrical Equipment
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA ELECTIVE COURSES Assembler
provides quality education 38.01.00.00.041 CAD Architectural Design 1 * .50 > Electrician
experiences for students in 38.01.00.00.042 CAD Architectural Design 2 * .50 > Electrician Helper
leadership, teamwork, 38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50 Certificate
citizenship, and character 40.08.00.00.035 Construction Trades Foundation .50
1.00 credit > Electrical and Electronics
development. 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 Engineering Technician
38.01.00.00.022 Electronics 2 .50
Workforce Trends Assoc. or Technical Degree
38.01.00.00.023 Electronics 3 .50
As the population and > Electrical Drafter
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
economy grow, more Baccalaureate Degree
electricians will be needed 3.00 credits for completion
> Career and Technical
to install and maintain * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Education Teacher
electrical devices and wiring Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Electrical Engineer
in homes, offices, and other rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Secondary Education
structures. Job opportunities Teacher
are expected to be
excellent, largely arising
> Electrical Engineer
from the need to replace
electricians who leave the
occupation permanently.
Student Testimonial
“I have an occupational goal Industry Facts
of becoming a journeyman According to the Utah
electrician. I am currently 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
Department of Workforce
working in this filed and Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, the median salary
have two years of on-the-job Technical Degree Degree Degree for an electrician is $52,600,
training. The CTE courses I which is roughly the same
took in high school helped nationwide.
me with real life and they
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Employment of electricians
gave me skills that are In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. fluctuates with the overall
useful in the real-world.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, economy.
Jason Manning In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
In Utah, an electrician must
be licensed.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction Plumbing is:

Student Organizations Career Pathway: Construction & Structural Systems: > High wage
national Career Clusters® Plumbing
Requiring:
40.08.00.00.100 Plumbing 1 1.00
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for 2.00 credits High School Diploma
students in the Plumbing 40.08.00.00.105 Plumbing 2 1.00
> Plumber/Pipefitter Helper
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA ELECTIVE COURSES > Steamfitter
provides quality education 38.01.00.00.041 CAD Architectural Design 1 * .50
Certificate
experiences for students in 38.01.00.00.042 CAD Architectural Design 2 * .50
> Pipefitter (Journey Level)
leadership, teamwork, 38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50 > Plumber (Journey Level)
citizenship, and character 40.08.00.00.010 Carpentry 1 1.00
development. 40.08.00.00.035 Construction Trades Foundation .50 1.00 credit Assoc. or Technical Degree
> N/A
40.08.00.00.050 Electrician 1 1.00
Workforce Trends 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 Baccalaureate Degree
Demand for plumbers will 40.09.00.00.050 Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) 1.00 > Career and Technical
stem from new construction Education Teacher
and renovation, repair and
3.00 credits for completion Graduate or Prof. Degree
maintenance of existing
> N/A
buildings. * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
Student Testimonial
“The way I figured out the Industry Facts
career path I wanted to take According to the Utah
was back in 7th grade. I had a 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
CTE class and learned that I Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, workers with
liked to work with my hands. I Technical Degree Degree Degree
decided to take a plumbing knowledge of Building
class. I learned that plumbing Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of Information Modeling (BIM)
is not just about fixing clogged completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. should have the best job
drains and toilets and putting or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a opportunities, as integrated
in appliances, but also certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE building-planning abilities
working on the drainage Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, increase in demand.
systems for a house. I plan to In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). In Utah, a plumber, pipefitter,
go to college for this trade.” and steamfitter must be
Cameron Cheney licensed.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction Interior Design is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Interior Design > High wage
and the Utah CTE Career 34.01.00.00.210 Interior Design 1 .50 Requiring:
Pathways. 34.01.00.00.215 Interior Design 2 * .50 1.00 credit
High School Diploma
FCCLA is the CTSO for ELECTIVE COURSES > Interior Design Assistant
students in the Interior 34.01.00.00.090 Apparel Design and Production 1 .50 > Merchandise Displayer and
Design Career Pathway. 38.01.00.00.041 CAD Architectural Design 1 * .50 Window Trimmer
FCCLA provides students > Sales Associate
38.01.00.00.042 CAD Architectural Design 2 * .50
with opportunities to attain
40.13.00.00.020 Design and Visual Communications * .50 Certificate
the knowledge, skills, and
40.10.00.00.130 Furniture Design and Manufacturing * .50 2.00 credits > N/A
leadership characteristics
necessary to succeed in life 34.01.00.00.010 Interior Design, Advanced * .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
and careers. 34.01.00.00.080 Advanced Textile Design * .50 > Photo Stylist
32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 Baccalaureate Degree
Workforce Trends 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Architect
Nationwide, employment of 3.00 credits for completion > Career and Technical
interior designers in * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Education Teacher
specialized design services Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Interior Designer
firms is projected to grow 8 rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Sales Manager
percent through the year > Set and Exhibit Designer
2024. Economic expansion,
growing homeowner wealth,
> Interior Design Professor
and an increased interest in
> Textile Scientist
interior design will increase
demand for interior
designers.
Student Testimonial
“The most influential decision I Industry Facts
made during high school was to
participate in a CTE Internship. 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More According to the Utah
The path towards interior design Department of Workforce
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, there are 1,651
began with my quick start into
the field through my internship. Technical Degree Degree Degree architectural and engineering
Because my decision was made services firms in Utah and
during high school I didn’t have 476 specialized design
to waste thousands of dollars in completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a services firms.
tuition trying to decide on a
major. My high school education
helped me in pursuing such a Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
rigorous program.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
Paige Kirschbaum


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Radio Broadcasting
Career and Technical Student Technician is:
Career Pathway: Broadcasting: > High skill
Clusters® and the Utah CTE

Career Pathways.
Radio Broadcasting Technician Sample Occupations
Requiring:
students in the Radio High School Diploma
40.01.00.00.040 Radio Broadcasting 1 * .50
Broadcasting Technician 1.00 credit > Radio Announcer
40.01.00.00.045 Radio Broadcasting 2 * .50
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA Certificate
provides quality education ELECTIVE COURSES > Sound Engineering
experiences for students in 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 Technician
leadership, teamwork, 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50
citizenship, and character Assoc. or Technical Degree
35.02.00.00.030 Computer Programming 1 1.00
development. 2.00 credits > Audio Video Equipment
35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 1.00 Technician
Workforce Trends 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 > Broadcast Technician
Technological improvements 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Communication Equipment
in the industry mean greater 3.00 credits for completion Mechanic
efficiencies in the workplace. * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Radio, Cellular, and Tower
Growth is expected to stem Equipment Installers and
from businesses, schools, and Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Repairers
radio and television stations rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Radio Broadcaster
seeking new equipment to
improve their audio and video Baccalaureate Degree
capabilities. > Audio-Visual Specialist
According to the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics, Education Teacher
employment of broadcast and Graduate or Prof. Degree
sound engineering technicians > Radio Broadcaster
is projected to increase 7
percent through the year
2024.
Student Testimonial
“The CTE courses have Industry Facts
helped me focus, get According to the Utah
experience, and gain an 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
understanding of the Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, there are 65 radio
dedication and work Technical Degree Degree Degree and television broadcasting
required to obtain my goal. firms in Utah. The annual
These classes have also median salary for a broadcast
helped me make the right technician is $35,500.
choice to continue my In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
education.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
Marian Vega In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication TV Broadcasting
Career Pathway: Broadcasting: > High skill
> High wage
Clusters® and the Utah CTE TV Broadcasting Technician > High demand
Career Pathways.
Sample Occupations
students in the TV 40.01.00.00.005 TV Broadcasting 1 * .50 Requiring:
Broadcasting Technician 40.01.00.00.010 TV Broadcasting 2 * .50 1.00 credit
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA High School Diploma
ELECTIVE COURSES > Advertising Salesperson
provides quality education
experiences for students in 40.13.00.00.015 Advanced Commercial Photography * .50
Certificate
leadership, teamwork, 40.13.00.00.012 Basic Digital Photography * .50
> Video Editor
citizenship, and character 35.02.00.00.030 Computer Programming 1 1.00
development. 35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 1.00 2.00 credits Assoc. or Technical Degree
> Audio Video Equipment
38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50
Workforce Trends Technician
40.01.00.00.030 Video Production 1 * .50 > Broadcast Technician
As businesses, schools, and 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
radio and television stations > Radio, Cellular, and Tower
demand new equipment, to 3.00 credits for completion Equipment Installers and
improve their audio and video Repairers
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Sound Engineering
capabilities, the demand for
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Technician
broadcast and sound
engineering technicians is rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Baccalaureate Degree
expected to increase. > Announcer
According to the U.S. Bureau > Camera Operator
of Labor Statistics, > Career and Technical
employment of audio and Education Teacher
visual technicians is projected > Film and Video Editor
to grow 12 percent through > Producer and Director
the year 2024. Graduate or Prof. Degree
> Television Broadcaster
Student Testimonial
“I knew a lot about how to film, Industry Facts
but I didn’t know much about According to the Utah
the technical aspects. The 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
CTE classes helped me gain Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, the broadcasting
that understanding. Not only
did I learn the technical
Technical Degree Degree Degree industry in Utah employs
aspects of cameras, as I enjoy Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of 2,091 workers.
cinematography, but I also completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
learned the technical aspects or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
of sound, lighting.” certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
Morgan Taylor
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Fashion, Apparel &
Career and Technical Student Textiles is:
Career Pathway: Fashion, Apparel & Textiles > High skill
> High wage
Career Pathways.
34.01.00.00.140 Fashion Design Studio .50 Sample Occupations
FCCLA is the CTSO for Choose one of the following courses: Requiring:
students in the Fashion, 34.01.00.00.090 Apparel Design and Production 1 .50
Apparel and Textiles Career High School Diploma
34.01.00.00.060 Sports and Outdoor Product Design 1 .50 1.50 credits > Merchandise Displayer and
Pathway. FCCLA provides
students with opportunities to Choose one of the following courses: Window Trimmer
attain the knowledge, skills, 34.01.00.00.092 Apparel Design and Production 2 .50 > Retail Buyer
and leadership characteristics 34.01.00.00.062 Sports and Outdoor Product Design 2 .50 > Wholesale Buyer
necessary to succeed in life ELECTIVE COURSES Certificate
and careers.
32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > N/A
Workforce Trends 34.01.00.00.145 Fashion Design Merchandising .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Employment growth for 34.01.00.00.147 Fashion Design Merchandising, Advanced * .50 > Fashion Design and
fashion designers will stem 34.01.00.00.080 Advanced Textile Design * .50 1.50 credits Merchandising
from a growing population 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50
demanding more clothing, 40.10.00.00.048 Screen Printing Technology .50
footwear, and accessories. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
Education Teacher
The best job opportunities will
3.00 credits for completion > Fashion Designer
be in design firms that design
mass market clothing sold in * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Fashion Illustrator
department stores and retail Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Textile Scientist
chain stores, such as apparel Graduate or Prof. Degree
wholesale firms.
rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Interior Design Professor
> Textile Science Researcher
Student Testimonial
“The information I learned from Industry Facts
the CTE classes provided me
with a knowledge base about 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More From theater and dance to
the theories and application of music and acting numerous
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. performing arts companies
fashion design. I found it
exciting and motivating to be Technical Degree Degree Degree call Utah home, employing
able to takes classes in high individuals in fashion design,
school that fulfilled my passions. fashion merchandising,
It not only satisfied my desire to completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a costuming, technical apparel
learn about this field but the
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE design, and custom
CTE classes also has made me
more knowledgeable and more Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, dressmaking.
prepared for college and In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
employment in my field of
study.”
Tyllar Hubbard

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Commercial Art is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Graphic Design & Communication: > High wage
national Career Clusters® Commercial Art
Requiring:
40.13.00.00.001 Commercial and Advertising Art * .50
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for High School Diploma
students in the Commercial 40.13.00.00.020 Design and Visual Communications * .50 2.00 credits
> Fine Artist, including
Art Career Pathway. 40.13.00.00.030 Industrial Design * 1.00
painters, sculptors, and
SkillsUSA provides quality ELECTIVE COURSES illustrators
education experiences for 35.02.00.00.075 3D Animation .50 > Photographer
students in leadership, 35.02.00.00.070 3D Graphics .50 Certificate
teamwork, citizenship, and 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > N/A
character development. 40.10.00.00.044 Advanced Production Graphics * .50
Assoc. or Technical Degree
40.13.00.00.012 Basic Digital Photography * .50
Workforce Trends > N/A
The expanding electronic 1.00 credit Baccalaureate Degree
35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 1.00
media and entertainment > Art Director
40.10.00.00.046 Digital Print Design * .50
industries will offer > Career and Technical
opportunities for animators, 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50
Education Teacher
illustrators, and graphic 40.10.00.00.040 Graphic Communications, Introduction * .50
> Commercial Designer
artists. 40.10.00.00.048 Screen Printing Technology * .50
> Fashion Designer
In Utah, the projected > Graphic Designer
annual employment growth 3.00 credits for completion > Multimedia Animator
rate for graphic designers is * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Multimedia Artist
2.9 percent through the year Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. Graduate or Prof. Degree
2024. > Medical Illustrator
rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Postsecondary Teacher
Student Testimonial
“All of my CTE teachers have There are a number of options for education and training beyond high school, depending on your career goals.
Industry Facts
been very informative and
helpful in guiding me to an 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More According to the Utah
interest of study after my high Department of Workforce
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, graphic designers
school years. CTE classes
have prepared me to be more Technical Degree Degree Degree work in a variety of
self-sufficient, goal-oriented, Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of businesses. From public to
and confident in my skills. completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. private companies, graphic
CTE classes have helped me or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a designers are in high
be a better student. I am very certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE demand, especially those
excited for my future.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, who have skills in various
Hannah Jensen In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). types of media—websites
and print publications.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Commercial
Career and Technical Photography is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Graphic Design & Communication: > High demand
national Career Clusters® Commercial Photography Sample Occupations
and the Utah CTE Career Requiring:
40.13.00.00.012 Basic Digital Photography * .50 High School Diploma
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for 1.00 credit > Photographer
students in the Commercial 40.13.00.00.015 Advanced Commercial Photography * .50
Photography Career ELECTIVE COURSES Certificate
Pathway. SkillsUSA 40.13.00.00.001 Commercial and Advertising Art * .50 > Commercial Photographer
provides quality education 35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 1.00 Assoc. or Technical Degree
experiences for students in 40.10.00.00.040 Graphic Communications, Introduction * .50 > N/A
leadership, teamwork, 2.00 credits
40.01.00.00.005 Television Broadcasting 1 * .50 Baccalaureate Degree
citizenship, and character 40.01.00.00.030 Video Production 1 * .50 > Camera Operator
development. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Career and Technical
3.00 credits for completion Education Teacher
Workforce Trends
The number of portrait * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Graduate or Prof. Degree
photographers is projected > Photography Professor
to increase along with the rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
population. New
opportunities should arise
with Internet-based media
companies, but keen
competition is expected. Job
candidates who possess
skills in picture editing and
taking digital video will have
an advantage.
Student Testimonial
“High school photography Industry Facts
courses prepared me for college
and career by not only teaching 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More From television and
me the basics and foundations, newspaper, to event photos,
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. photographers are needed in
but also giving me opportunities
to put [what I learned] to use. It Technical Degree Degree Degree various industries across
gave me real life experience that Utah.
has shown me what the field is
really like. I have loved learning completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. According to the Utah
more about photography and or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Department of Workforce
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE Services, more than 1,000
plan to accomplish all my goals
of becoming a professional Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, individuals are employed as
photographer.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). photographers.
Camile Rhoades


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Digital Media is:
national Career Clusters® Digital Media
Requiring:
35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 1.00
Students who participate in High School Diploma
the Digital Media Career Choose 1.00 credit from the following courses:
> N/A
Pathway choose among the 35.02.00.00.075 3D Animation .50 2.00 credits
35.02.00.00.070 3D Graphics .50 Certificate
following CTSOs,
35.02.00.00.011 Digital Media 2 1.00 > N/A
depending upon what is
available at their school: ELECTIVE COURSES Assoc. or Technical Degree
37.01.00.00.001 Digital Marketing .50 > Web Developer
FBLA | SkillsUSA | TSA
32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 Baccalaureate Degree
Workforce Trends 35.02.00.00.045 Gaming Development Fundamentals .50 > Career and Technical
Digital media is the field of the 40.10.00.00.040 Graphic Communications, Introduction * .50 1.00 credit Education Teacher
future and is rapidly growing. 35.02.00.00.005 Introduction to Information Technology .50 > Graphic Designer
Because our global economy 35.02.00.00.060 Web Development 1 .50 > Multimedia Artist and
is driven by technology digital Animator
media is one of the most in- > Software Developer
demand fields. With more 3.00 credits for completion > Web Administrator
than 3 billion Internet users * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
worldwide and more than 1 Graduate or Prof. Degree
Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Software Engineer
billion websites, the demand
for individuals skilled in digital Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway.
media is high. Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
Student Testimonial
“To reach my goal of becoming Industry Facts
a graphic designer and
animator, I will need to gain both 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More “The talent pool of computer
an education and extensive engineers, digital artists and
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. animators in Utah is
experience. I have begun my
experience and education by Technical Degree Degree Degree astounding,” said WildWorks
taking multiple CTE classes CEO Clark Stacey. “The
while still in high school, that will workforce talent here is
prepare me for the fields of completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a perennially refreshed not only
graphic design and animation.
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE by in-state colleges and
The CTE classes have given me
the preparation and foundation Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, universities, but by seasoned
for college that I will need to stay In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). professionals fleeing the
one step ahead in order to congestion and high cost of
succeed.” living in other hub cities like
Lauren Yancey San Francisco and Seattle.”
Silicon Slopes Magazine, Spring 2017


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication Graphics Printing is:
national Career Clusters® Graphics Printing Sample Occupations
Choose two of the following courses: High School Diploma
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for > Printing Press Operator
students in the Graphics 40.10.00.00.040 Graphic Communications, Introduction * .50
Graphic Communications, Intermediate * > Prepress Workers
Printing Career Pathway. 40.10.00.00.042 .50 1.00 credit
> Production Helpers
SkillsUSA provides quality 40.10.00.00.046 Digital Print Design * .50
40.10.00.00.044 Advanced Production Graphics * .50 Certificate
education experiences for
> N/A
students in leadership, ELECTIVE COURSES
teamwork, citizenship, and 40.13.00.00.001 Commercial and Advertising Art * .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
character development. 40.13.00.00.020 Design and Visual Communications * .50 > N/A
35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 1.00 Baccalaureate Degree
Workforce Trends 40.13.00.00.030 Industrial Design * .50
2.00 credits > Career and Technical
Working conditions in paper 40.10.00.00.048 Screen Printing Technology * .50 Education Teacher
and printing manufacturing > Graphic Designer
plants have become less
3.00 credits for completion Graduate or Prof. Degree
hazardous as the industry
> N/A
has become more * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
automated. Companies now Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
use fewer chemicals and
solutions resulting in fewer
equipment related
accidents.
Student Testimonial
“Without the graphic design Industry Facts
class I wouldn’t know what I According to the Utah
wanted to do in college and 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
for the rest of my life. I think Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, the printing industry
I love graphic design so Technical Degree Degree Degree in Utah employs 4,975
much because I can work workers.
hard on an assignment and
then print it, so I have the
opportunity to see how my In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
work has paid off.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
Dawson Carter In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration Customer Service &
Career and Technical Student Management is:
Career Pathway: Customer Service & Management > High demand
Clusters® and the Utah CTE CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS Sample Occupations
Career Pathways.
37.01.00.00.025 Customer Service .50 Requiring:
Students who participate in 1.00 credit
32.02.00.00.200 Economics .50 High School Diploma
the Customer Service and
Management Career Pathway ELECTIVE COURSES > Claims Correspondence
choose among the following 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 Clerk
CTSOs, depending upon what 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 > Credit Checkers
is available at their school. 32.01.00.00.001 Business Mathematics and Personal Finance 1.00 2.00 credits > Customer Services
Representative
DECA | FBLA | FCCLA 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Certificate
Workforce Trends 3.00 credits for completion
> N/A
During the next decade a Assoc. or Technical Degree
growing number of personal ** This course satisfies the .50 Financial Literacy requirement. > Account Representative
financial advisors will be > Consumer Advocate
needed to assist the millions > Dispute Resolution Analyst
of workers who are expected
to retire.
> Budget Analyst
In Utah, employment personal > Career and Technical
financial advisors is projected Education Teacher
to increase 4.4 percent > Credit Counselor
annually through the year > Financial Manager
2024. > Personal Financial Advisor
> Economist
Student Testimonial
“Taking Business Manage- Industry Facts
ment sparked my interest to Economists are found in state
pursue a business degree. 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
and federal businesses
Currently, I hold a manage- Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. throughout Utah. According
ment position at Utah’s Hogle
Zoo while obtaining my
Technical Degree Degree Degree to the Utah Department of
Masters of Business Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of Workforce Services, the
Administration (MBA). Taking completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. annual median salary of an
advantage of the CTE or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a economist is $78,260.
program ultimately helped to certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
pinpoint my career trajectory.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
Andrew Nadauld In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration Entrepreneurship is:
Career Pathway: Entrepreneurship > High wage
> High demand
Career Pathways. Business Law Sample Occupations
32.02.00.00.130 .50
FBLA is the CTSO for 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 1.50 credits Requiring:
students in the 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 High School Diploma
Entrepreneurship Career ELECTIVE COURSES > Sales Representative
Pathway. FBLA provides
students with opportunities for 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 Certificate
leadership, community 32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 > N/A
involvement, and career 32.02.00.00.111 Business Communication 2 .50
37.01.00.00.025 Customer Service .50
development. > Web Developer
32.02.00.00.150 Digital Business Applications .50
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.070 Exploring Business and Marketing .50 Baccalaureate Degree
There are 23 million small 37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 .50 1.50 credits > Career and Technical
businesses in the U.S., with 37.01.00.00.155 Leadership Principles 2 .50 Education Teacher
women owning about 9.1 37.01.00.00.165 Marketing 1 .50 > General Manager
million. 37.01.00.00.260 Sports and Entertainment Marketing .50 > Marketing Manager
To be an entrepreneur you 35.02.00.00.060 Web Development 1 .50 > Management Analyst
don’t need to be a certain age. 35.02.00.00.065 Web Development 2 .50 > Operations Manager
A lot of teens are successful 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Sales Manager
entrepreneurs. The U.S. Small 3.00 credits for completion Graduate or Prof. Degree
Business Administration > Business Administrator
(SBA) has a Young Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
Entrepreneur webpage to help rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
teens start, grow, and own a
business.
Student Testimonial
“The Entrepreneurship class Industry Facts
I took in high school gave In 2017, Fit Small Business
me a burning desire to go 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More ranked Salt Lake City and
out and start my own Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Utah as one of the top three
business. CTE courses Technical Degree Degree Degree states (ranking second) to
helped me tremendously to launch a business.
prepare for life after high In 2016, Forbes ranked Salt
school, college, and a Lake City as the best city for
career.” In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE business overall.
Austin Harvey Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, In 2015, Forbes named Utah
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). the #1 State for Business, for
the sixth time in the past seven
years.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration Office/Administrative &
Career and Technical Student Technical Support is:
Career Pathway: Office/Administrative Support & Technical Support > High wage
> High demand
Career Pathways. Choose two of the following courses: Sample Occupations
FBLA is the CTSO for 32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 Requiring:
students in the Office/ 32.02.00.00.216 Business Office Specialist .50 1.00 credit High School Diploma
Administrative and Technical 32.02.00.00.150 Digital Business Applications .50 > Administrative Assistant
Support Career Pathway. 37.01.00.00.001 Digital Marketing .50 > Customer Service Rep.
FBLA provides students with ELECTIVE COURSES > Executive Administrative
opportunities for leadership, 35.01.00.00.040 A+ (Computer Maintenance) 1.00 Assistant
community involvement, and > Executive Secretary
32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50
career development. > Legal Secretary
> Secretary
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50
35.02.00.00.035 Computer Science Principles .50 Certificate
According to the U.S. > N/A
Department of Labor, 35.02.00.00.010 Digital Media 1 .50 2.00 credits
secretaries and administrative 32.02.00.00.070 Exploring Business and Marketing .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
assistants held about 4 million 40.10.00.00.040 Graphic Communications, Intro .50 > Desktop Publisher
jobs in 2014, working in nearly 35.02.00.00.060 Web Development 1 .50 > Legal Assistant/Paralegal
every industry. This is one of 35.02.00.00.065 Web Development 2 .50 Baccalaureate Degree
the largest job categories in 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Career and Technical
the U. S. 3.00 credits for completion Education Teacher
About 9 out of 10 secretaries > Computer and Information
work in firms providing Systems Manger
services. These services Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > General and Operations
range from education and rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Manager
health care to legal and Graduate or Prof. Degree
business services. > Business Administrator
Student Testimonial
“The [Microsoft Office Industry Facts
Specialist] certifications According to the Utah
helped me land my current job 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Department of Workforce
at Lowe’s Home Improve- Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, professional and
ment. I am the manager there
and perform all of the
Technical Degree Degree Degree business services makeup
nearly 13 percent of Utah’s
administrative functions. I do Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of employment base.
all of the accounting, book- completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
keeping, data entry, and or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
reporting. I’m using Microsoft certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
Office daily, especially Excel.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
Andrew McLay In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Education & Training Pre-K: Early Childhood
Career and Technical Student Education is:
Career Pathway: Pre-K: Early Childhood Education > High skill
> High demand
Career Pathways.
34.01.00.00.020 Child Development .50 Sample Occupations
FCCLA is the CTSO for 34.01.00.00.040 Early Childhood Education 1A .50 1.50 credits Requiring:
students in the Pre-K: Early 34.01.00.00.040 Early Childhood Education 1B .50 High School Diploma
Childhood Education Career ELECTIVE COURSES > Childcare Aide/Worker
Pathway. FCCLA provides
32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 Certificate
students with opportunities to
attain the knowledge, skills, 34.01.00.00.005 Adult Roles and Financial Literacy ** 1.00 > Teacher Assistant
and leadership characteristics 34.01.00.00.001 Adult Roles and Responsibilities .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
necessary to succeed in life 34.01.00.00.050 Early Childhood Education 2 * .50 > Education Administrator,
and careers. 34.01.00.00.095 Early Childhood Internship .50 Preschool
1.50 credits
32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 > Preschool Teacher
Workforce Trends 34.01.00.00.150 Food and Nutrition 1 .50 Assistant
According to Utah Department 34.01.00.00.185 Foundations of Nutrition * .50 Baccalaureate Degree
of Workforce Services, the 34.01.00.00.197 Human Development .50 > Career and Technical
annual growth rate for
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Education Teacher
childcare workers is
projected to increase 5 3.00 credits for completion > Elementary Education
percent through the year Teacher
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Special Education Teacher
2024. Large concentrations of
** This course satisfies the .50 Financial Literacy requirement. > Social Worker
this occupation are found in
the following industries: Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway.
private households, social Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Counseling Psychologist
services, and educational rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Guidance Counselor
services both public and > Speech Therapist
private.
Student Testimonial
“The CTE classes I have Industry Facts
taken throughout high Elementary, middle, and
school have introduced me 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More secondary school teachers are in
to my dream career path. Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. high demand across the state of
After taking child Technical Degree Degree Degree Utah. There a four ways to earn a
development my sophomore teaching license in Utah: 1) out-
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of of-state licensure, 2) university
year I decided I wanted a licensure program, 3) ARL-
career working with alternative route to licensure
children. CTE classes In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE program, and 4) the APT-
helped me figure out what Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, academic pathway to teaching.
career I want in the future.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). In Utah, an elementary, middle,
Kayla Clopten and secondary school teacher
must be licensed.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Education & Training K-12: Teaching as a

Career and Technical Student Profession is:
Career Pathway: K-12: Teaching as a Profession > High skill
> High wage
Career Pathways.
39.02.00.00.001 Teaching as a Profession 1 .50
Students who participate in 39.02.00.00.002 Teaching as a Profession 2 .50 1.50 credits Sample Occupations
the K-12: Teaching as a 39.02.00.00.003 Teaching as a Profession 3 .50 Requiring:
Profession Career Pathway
choose among the following ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
CTSOs, depending upon what 34.01.00.00.020 Child Development .50 > Self-Enrichment Education
is available at their school: 34.01.00.00.197 Human Development .50 1.50 credits Teacher
DECA | FFA | FBLA | FCCLA | 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Certificate
HOSA | SkillsUSA | TSA 3.00 credits for completion > Teacher Assistant/Para
Professional
Workforce Trends Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Assoc. or Technical Degree
In Utah, individuals who would rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Preschool Teacher
like to teach but don’t have a
Utah license can obtain one
through the Alternative Route > Career and Technical
to Licensure (ARL). The ARL Education Teacher
Program is a teacher > Elementary School Teacher
preparation program for > Kindergarten Teacher
individuals who want to earn a > Middle School Teacher
Level 1 teaching license, or > Secondary School Teacher
who are licensed and want to > Special Education Teacher
earn another type of teaching Graduate or Prof. Degree
license. > Education Administrator
> School Counselor
Student Testimonial
“My career goal is to Industry Facts
become a high school According to the National
welding teacher. My plan is 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
Council on Teacher Quality
to attend Utah Valley Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. (NCTQ), seven under-
University and get a Technical Degree Degree Degree graduate teacher prep
bachelor’s degree in programs in Utah rank in the
education. CTE classes top half of the 717 programs
have changed my life. All of nationwide, as a Top Tier
these classes have taught In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE Secondary Teacher Prep
me skills that I can apply in Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Program. The schools are:
life, some of which I have In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). U of U, BYU, UVU, SUU,
already applied in the DSU, WSU, and USU.
workforce.”
In Utah, a teacher must be
Miguel Lopez
licensed.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Engineering & Technology CAD Mechanical

Career and Technical Design is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: CAD Mechanical Design > High skill
and the Utah CTE Career 38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50 Sample Occupations
Pathways. 38.01.00.00.052 CAD Mechanical Design 2 .50 Requiring:
TSA is the CTSO for 38.01.00.00.053 CAD Mechanical Design 3 .50 1.50 credits High School Diploma
students in the CAD Or choose the following courses: > N/A
Mechanical Design Career 38.01.00.00.300 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design 1.00
Pathway. TSA fosters Certificate
ELECTIVE COURSES > N/A
personal growth, leadership,
38.03.00.00.010 Engineering Technology .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
and opportunities in
40.13.00.00.030 Industrial Design * 1.00 > Engineering Technician
science, technology, 1.00 credit
engineering, and 38.01.00.00.211 Physics with Technology 1.00 > Mechanical Drafter
mathematics (STEM). 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Mechanical Engineering
2.50 credits for completion Technician
Workforce Trends * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Baccalaureate Degree
Industrial growth and > Aerospace Engineer
increasingly complex > Career and Technical
designs will spur growth in Education Teacher
drafting services. As Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Civil Engineer
technology advances, rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Industrial Designer
> Mechanical Engineer
opportunities will be best for
> Secondary Education
drafters with at least 2 years
Teacher
of postsecondary training,
and computer-aided design Graduate or Prof. Degree
systems experience. > Mechanical Engineer
Student Testimonial
“My training, in CTE courses Industry Facts
in high school, prepared me According to the Utah
for life after high school by 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
helping me discover my love Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, 620 mechanical
of drafting. I discovered the Technical Degree Degree Degree drafters are employed by
need for drafters in the more than 3,000 businesses
world of engineering. I Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. throughout the state.
focused my CTE Pathway
toward this career goal, and or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a The annual median salary for
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE an experienced mechanical
have taken some advanced Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
drafting classes to improve drafter is $51,690.
both my knowledge of the
field and my employability in
the field.”
Calvin Hill

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Engineering & Technology Electrical

Career and Technical Engineering is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Electrical Engineering > High skill
and the Utah CTE Career Foundation Component
Pathways. 38.01.00.00.151 Engineering Principles 1 .50 Sample Occupations
TSA is the CTSO for 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 Requiring:
students in the Electrical 38.01.00.00.022 Electronics 2 .50 High School Diploma
Engineering Career 2.00 credits
38.01.00.00.023 Electronics 3 .50 > Electronics Equipment
Pathway. TSA fosters Or choose the following courses: Assembler
personal growth, leadership, 38.01.00.00.320 PLTW Digital Electronics 1.00
and opportunities in Certificate
38.01.00.00.310 PLTW Principles of Engineering 1.00 > Electronics Installer
science, technology,
Capstone Component Repairer
engineering, and
38.01.00.00.990 Engineering Capstone 1.00
mathematics (STEM). 1.00 credit Assoc. or Technical Degree
Or choose the following course: > Electronics Drafter
Workforce Trends 38.01.00.00.390 PLTW Engineering Design and Development 1.00 > Electronics Engineering
Employment will be limited ELECTIVE COURSES Technician
by computer-aided design 38.03.00.00.010 Engineering Technology .50 Baccalaureate Degree
and other technologies that 38.01.00.00.211 Physics with Technology 1.00 > Career and Technical
increase productivity. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Education Teacher
Job opportunities will be 3.00 credits for completion > Electrical Engineer
best for those individuals > Electronics Engineer
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
who have an associate Graduate or Prof. Degree
degree or extensive job Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
> Electronics Engineer
training. Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
Student Testimonial
“Engineering, electronics, Industry Facts
an architectural design, I According to the Utah
found joy in these courses. 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
These CTE Pathways have Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, the median annual
shown me many careers Technical Degree Degree Degree salary for an experienced
that provide [income] and electronics engineering
most importantly joy and technician is $60,660.
well-being.”
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a In Utah, more than 1,400
Michael Contreras certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE individuals are employed as
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, electrical engineers.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Engineering & Technology Mechanical

Career and Technical Student Engineering is:
Career Pathway: Mechanical Engineering > High skill
> High wage
Career Pathways.
CAD Component
Sample Occupations
TSA is the CTSO for students 38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50 Requiring:
in the Mechanical Engineering 38.01.00.00.052 CAD Mechanical Design 2 .50 1.00 credit High School Diploma
Career Pathway. TSA fosters Or choose the following course: > N/A
personal growth, leadership, 38.01.00.00.300 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design 1.00
and opportunities in science, Foundation Component
Certificate
technology, engineering, and 38.01.00.00.151 Engineering Principles 1 .50
> N/A
mathematics (STEM). 38.01.00.00.152 Engineering Principles 2 .50 1.00 credit Assoc. or Technical Degree
Or choose the following course: > Civil Engineer Technician
Workforce Trends 38.01.00.00.310 PLTW Principles of Engineering 1.00 > Engineering Technician
Due to the expansion of jobs Capstone Component > Industrial Engineering
in the technical fields and the 38.01.00.00.990 Engineering Capstone 1.00 Technician
increasing number of 1.00 credit > Mechanical Engineering
Or choose the following course:
engineers who are retiring, the 38.01.00.00.390 PLTW Engineering Design and Development 1.00 Technician
number of job openings in ELECTIVE COURSES Baccalaureate Degree
technology and engineering
38.03.00.00.010 Engineering Technology .50 > Aerospace Engineer
are increasing.
38.01.00.00.211 Physics with Technology 1.00 > Biomedical Engineer
According to the U.S. Bureau 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Career and Technical
of Labor Statistics, 13 percent Education Teacher
of U.S. engineering jobs are > Civil Engineer
held by women, with one in * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Electrical Engineer
four jobs in technology, Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Industrial Engineer
engineering, and > Mechanical Engineer
mathematics.
> Civil Engineer
Student Testimonial
“I have always liked doing Industry Facts
hands-on projects and The Engineering Initiative,
thinking of different ways to 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More established by the Utah State
make something better. With Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Legislature in 2001, aimed to triple
the CTE classes I was able to engineering and computer science
see whole processes, from the
Technical Degree Degree Degree graduates. Since 2015, Utah state
schools graduated 907 engineering
design stage on paper to Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of and computer science students per
transferring that design and completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. year, 657 more than promised.
idea into a computer applica- or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE According to Richard Brown, Dean
tion, then all the way to certificate does not require any further action to retain. of Engineering at the University of
building a prototype.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Utah, Utah’s gross domestic product
Hunter Okerlund In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). has more than doubled since the
Engineering Initiative started.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Engineering & Technology Robotics & Electronics is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Robotics & Electronics > High wage
and the Utah CTE Career 38.01.00.00.031 Robotics 1 .50 Requiring:
Pathways. 1.00 credit
38.01.00.00.032 Robotics 2 .50 High School Diploma
TSA is the CTSO for ELECTIVE COURSES > N/A
students in the Robotics and 35.02.00.00.030 Computer Programming 1 1.00 Certificate
Electronics Career Pathway. 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 > N/A
TSA fosters personal
38.01.00.00.010 Engineering Technology .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
growth, leadership, and 1.00 credit
40.09.00.00.070 Industrial Maintenance Technician 1.00 > Electro-Mechanical
opportunities in science,
technology, engineering, 38.01.00.00.211 Physics with Technology .50 Technicians
and mathematics (STEM). 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
2.00 credits for completion > Automation Engineer
Workforce Trends > Career and Technical
Most robotics engineers are Education Teacher
employed by private > Engineer
companies and work in > Industrial Engineer
laboratory or production > Robotics Engineer
settings. Graduate or Prof. Degree
> Engineer
Student Testimonial
“I want to earn an AAS Industry Facts
degree in mechatronics. From “smart” shoes to flying
After completing my degree 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More robots to self-driving cars,
I plan on finding work with a Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. throughout Utah there are
company designing Technical Degree Degree Degree hundreds of companies that use
production equipment. My robotics to streamline the
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of manufacturing process, produce
high school engineering goods, and make daily tasks
instructor was an amazing easier.
person and has influenced In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. “We have this idea that robots will
my love of this field and the Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, help us in the future,” said Mark
path that I have chosen.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). Minor, associate professor,
Connor Hendry University of Utah. “Well, the
future is here. You just have to
understand what they’re doing.”
(Deseret News, March 9, 2015)


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Finance Accounting & Financial

Career and Technical Student Operations is:
Career Pathway: Accounting & Financial Operations > High demand
Career Pathways.
32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 Requiring:
FBLA is the CTSO for 32.02.00.00.020 Accounting 2 .50 1.00 credit High School Diploma
students in the Accounting 32.02.00.00.030 Advanced Accounting 1.00 > Accounting and Audit Clerk
and Financial Operations ELECTIVE COURSES > Bookkeeper
Career Pathway. FBLA
provides students with 32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 > Tax Preparer
opportunities for leadership, 32.02.00.00.111 Business Communication 2 .50 Certificate
community involvement, and 32.02.00.00.130 Business Law .50 > N/A
career development. 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
32.01.00.00.001 Business Mathematics and Personal Finance 1.00 > N/A
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.216 Business Office Specialist .50 2.00 credits
Accountants, those with a Baccalaureate Degree
32.02.00.00.200 Economics .50
CPA, continue to be in > Accountant
32.02.00.00.070 Exploring Business and Marketing .50
demand in both public and > Auditor
37.01.00.00.220 Real Estate .50
private industry audit and tax > Career and Technical
specialties. Demand is 37.01.00.00.240 Retailing .50 Education Teacher
especially high in the tax and 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Financial Manager
healthcare areas. 3.00 credits for completion > Loan Officer
In Utah, the average annual > Tax Examiner
employment growth rate for Graduate or Prof. Degree
personal financial advisors is
> Certified Public Accountant
5.2 percent through the year
2024.
Student Testimonial
“Because of my CTE Industry Facts
Internship, I am going to be In Utah, a Certified Public
more prepared when I go into 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Accountant (CPA) must have a
the field of accounting. I will Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. master’s degree in accounting
be able to understand and Technical Degree Degree Degree and be licensed. The license
apply it to real hands-on must be renewed every two
learning experiences. To be Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of years.
taught and learn some of the completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
basics of QuickBooks and According to the Utah
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Department of Workforce
apply it by doing real certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Services, the median hourly
accounting for business and
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). wage for an experienced
people has been an amazing
learning experience.” auditor and an accountant is
$30.22.
Brayden Austin


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Biotechnology is:

Career Pathway: Clinical Laboratory Science: > High demand
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Biotechnology Sample Occupations

Career Pathways.
CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS Requiring:
HOSA is the CTSO for
students in the Biotechnology 36.01.00.00.080 Biotechnology 1.00 1.00 credit High School Diploma
Career Pathway. HOSA > N/A
ELECTIVE COURSES
enhances the delivery of Certificate
compassionate, quality health 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50
> Clinical Laboratory Technician
care by providing 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50 > Medical Laboratory Technician
opportunities for knowledge, 36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00
2.00 credits Assoc. or Technical Degree
skill and leadership 36.01.00.00.150 Medical Math .50
> Clinical Laboratory
development of all health 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 Technologist
science education students. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Medical Laboratory
3.00 credits for completion Technologist
Workforce Trends
Biotechnology is a dynamic * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Baccalaureate Degree
career field that is expanding > Biological Scientist
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Biotechnology Technician
by leaps and bounds. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
“Biotechnology has become > Career and Technical
the centerpiece of therapy of Education Teacher
all ailments, from heart > Chemist
disease and cancers to the > Microbiologist
common cold,” says Carl B. > Sales Representative,
Feldbaum, former president of Technical/Scientific Products
the Biotechnology Industry Graduate or Prof. Degree
Organization (BIO). > Biochemist
> Biophysicist
> Medical Scientist
Student Testimonial
“Throughout the past four Industry Facts
years of high school, I have Utah is known for its medical
been given the opportunity to 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More innovations, such as the Kolff
take many Health Science Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. artificial heart and genetic
[Education] CTE courses.
Because of these classes, I
Technical Degree Degree Degree research. The Utah Population
Database (UPDB) is one of the
have developed a love for the Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of world’s richest sources of in-
medical field. These courses completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. depth information supporting
impacted my education and or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a research on genetics,
career goals tremendously.” certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
epidemiology, demography,
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, and public health. (Governor’s
Markelle Bradshaw
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). Office of Economic Development
[GOED])


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Clinical Laboratory &

Career and Technical Student Medical Forensics is:
Career Pathway: Clinical Laboratory Science: > High skill
> High wage
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Medical Forensics > High demand
Career Pathways.
HOSA is the CTSO for CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS
Sample Occupations
students in the Clinical 36.01.00.00.085 Medical Forensics 1.00 1.00 credit Requiring:
Laboratory and Medical ELECTIVE COURSES
Forensics Career Pathway. High School Diploma
HOSA enhances the delivery 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50 > N/A
of compassionate, quality 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50
Certificate
health care by providing 36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00
2.00 credits > Clinical Laboratory
opportunities for knowledge, 36.01.00.00.150 Medical Math .50 Technician
skill and leadership 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 > Medical Laboratory
development of all health 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Technician
science education students. 3.00 credits for completion Assoc. or Technical Degree
Workforce Trends * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Clinical Laboratory
With popular TV crime shows Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Technologist
like Bones, CSI, Criminal rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Medical Laboratory
Minds, and NCIS the interest Technologist
of pursuing a career in Baccalaureate Degree
forensic science has > Biological Scientist
increased. > Career and Technical
Clinical laboratory technicians Education Teacher
and technologist are valuable > Chemist
in the field of forensic science. > Forensic Science Technician
> Medical Scientist
Student Testimonial
“My personal goal is to become Industry Facts
a homicide detective. For my
occupation I would have to work 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More According to the Utah
my way up through the ranks, I Department of Workforce
Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, medical and clinical
am prepared and would love the
opportunity. I took a medical Technical Degree Degree Degree laboratory technicians are
forensics class and a bio- employed in 5,268 local,
technology class; both classes state, and federal businesses
helped me immensely on what completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a throughout the state,
to do at a crime scene and how
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE including 1,866 physicians’
to process evidence. I learned a
lot and could definitely use these Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, offices industry.
skills in the career that I want to In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
pursue.”
Micayla Poulsen


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Emergency Medical

Career and Technical Services is:
Student Organizations
Career Pathway: Emergency Medical Services > High skill
> High demand
36.01.00.00.030 Emergency Medical Technician 2.00 2.00 credits
Pathways. Requiring:
ELECTIVE COURSES
HOSA is the CTSO for High School Diploma
students in the Emergency 36.01.00.00.070 Emergency Medical Responder .50
36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50 > N/A
Medical Services Career
Pathway. HOSA enhances 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50 Certificate
36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00 1.00 credit > Emergency Medical
the delivery of compassion-
36.01.00.00.150 Medical Math .50 Technician
ate, quality health care by > Paramedic
providing opportunities for 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50
knowledge, skill and 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
leadership development of > N/A
all health science education Baccalaureate Degree
students. * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Career and Technical
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Education Teacher
Workforce Trends rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Graduate or Prof. Degree
A growing and urbanized > N/A
population will demand
more emergency services,
increasing the demand for
professional emergency
medical technicians (EMT)
and paramedics.
Student Testimonial
“By taking the CNA and Industry Facts
EMT courses in high school According to the Utah
I’m better prepared to enter 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
the workforce. These Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, 2,390 individuals
courses allowed me to gain Technical Degree Degree Degree are employed as emergency
hands-on learning and on- medical technicians
the-job training through CTE throughout Utah.
Internships, and receive
instruction from actual In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
teachers who work in the Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
field.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
Taylar Brown


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Nursing Services is:

Career Pathway: Nursing Services > High demand
Career Pathways.
36.01.00.00.190 Nurse Assistant (CNA)* .50 .50 credit Requiring:
ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
students in the Nursing
Services Career Pathway. 36.01.00.00.070 Emergency Medical Responder .50 > N/A
HOSA enhances the delivery 34.01.00.00.150 Food and Nutrition 1 .50 Certificate
of compassionate, quality 34.01.00.00.160 Food and Nutrition 2 .50 > Certified Nurse Assistant
health care by providing 34.01.00.00.185 Foundations of Nutrition * .50 (CNA)
opportunities for knowledge, 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50 > Licensed Practical Nurse
skill and leadership 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50 2.50 credits (LPN)
development of all health > Medical Assistant
34.01.00.00.197 Human Development 1.00
science education students.
36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Workforce Trends 36.01.00.00.150 Medical Math .50 > Advanced Practice Nurse
According to the Utah 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 (APN)
Department of Workforce 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Registered Nurse (RN)
Services, healthcare 3.00 credits for completion Baccalaureate Degree
occupations are expected to > Career and Technical
make up seven of the 20 * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
Education Teacher
fastest growing occupations Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
by the year 2030. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Graduate or Prof. Degree
In Utah, employment for nurse > Nurse Anesthetist
practitioners is projected to > Nurse Midwife
increase 4.6 percent annually > Nurse Practitioner
through the year 2024.
Student Testimonial
“In the CNA class I learned Industry Facts
many skills. Most importantly I According to the Utah
learned how to interact with 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Department of Workforce
people from all walks of life Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, 20,481 individuals
and care for them in the ways
I would want my loved ones to
Technical Degree Degree Degree are employed as registered
nurses throughout Utah.
be cared for. Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. Nurses are employed in
“It’s a requirement for many hospitals, outpatient care
RN programs to have your or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE centers, physician offices.
CNA before applying to certificate does not require any further action to retain.
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, In Utah, a nurse anesthetist
nursing school. I’m glad that
CTE gave me the chance to In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). (CRNA), a licensed practical
complete that requirement in nurse (LPN), and a registered
high school.” nurse (RN) must be licensed.
Marie-Chantal Niwenshuti

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Dental Assistant is:

Career and Technical Student > High demand
Career Pathway: Therapeutic Clinical Services:
Sample Occupations
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Dental Assistant Requiring:
Career Pathways.
HOSA is the CTSO for CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS High School Diploma
students in the Dental 36.01.00.00.020 Dental Assistant 2.00 2.00 credits > Dental Laboratory
Assistant Career Pathway. Technician
ELECTIVE COURSES
HOSA enhances the delivery Certificate
of compassionate, quality 34.01.00.00.150 Food and Nutrition 1 .50
> Dental Assistant
health care by providing 34.01.00.00.160 Food and Nutrition 2 .50
opportunities for knowledge, 34.01.00.00.185 Foundations of Nutrition * .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
skill and leadership 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50 > Dental Hygienist
development of all health 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50 1.00 credit > Medical Equipment
science education students. 36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00 Repairer
36.01.00.00.150 Medical Math .50 Baccalaureate Degree
Workforce Trends 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 > Career and Technical
The dental industry is in 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Education Teacher
critical need of dental > Health Services
assistants. Dentists are hiring 3.00 credits for completion
Administrators
more assistants to perform * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Public Health Educators
routine tasks so that they may
devote more time to complex Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Graduate or Prof. Degree
procedures. In Utah, rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Dentist
employment for dental > Orthodontist
assistants is projected to
increase 3.0 percent through
the year 2024.
Student Testimonial
“The high school dental Industry Facts
assisting program has The University of Utah School
helped me beyond 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More of Dentistry provides dental-
measure. I always knew I Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. related clinical, research, and
wanted to be in the dental Technical Degree Degree Degree healthcare training.
field and this [CTE Pathway] According to the Utah
gave me the assurance I Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. Department of Workforce
needed. The opportunity I Services, more than 4,500
had to gain this knowledge or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE dental assistants are employed
of my passion for the dental certificate does not require any further action to retain.
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, in 1,697 dental offices
field, as a junior in high In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). throughout the state.
school, has greatly In Utah, dental professionals
[impacted] my future.” must be licensed.
Sydnee Dayley

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Exercise Science/Sports

Career and Technical Student Medicine is:
Career Pathway: Therapeutic Clinical Services: > High skill
> High wage
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Exercise Science/Sports Medicine > High demand
Career Pathways.
HOSA is the CTSO for CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS
Sample Occupations
students in the Exercise 36.01.00.00.040 Exercise Science/Sports Medicine 1.00 1.00 credit Requiring:
Science/Sports Medicine ELECTIVE COURSES
Career Pathway. HOSA High School Diploma
enhances the delivery of 36.01.00.00.070 Emergency Medical Responder .50 > Occupational Therapy Aide
compassionate, quality health 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50 > Physical Therapist Aide
care by providing 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50
Certificate
2.00 credits > Message Therapist
development of all health 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
science education students. 36.01.00.00.195 Physical Therapy, Introduction .50 > Occupational Therapy
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Assistant
Workforce Trends > Physical Therapist
Job growth will be 3.00 credits for completion Assistant
concentrated in healthcare * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Baccalaureate Degree
industry settings, such as
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Athletic Trainer
ambulatory healthcare
services and hospitals. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Career and Technical
According to the Utah Education Teacher
Department of Workforce Graduate or Prof. Degree
Services, healthcare > Chiropractor
occupations are expected to > Occupational Therapist
make up seven of the 20 > Physical Therapist
fastest growing occupations
by the year 2030.
Student Testimonial
“My occupational goal is to Industry Facts
become a physical Utah consistently ranks
therapist. The CTE courses 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
among the healthiest states
that I have taken have not Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. in the nation. (United Health
only helped me to gain Technical Degree Degree Degree Foundation)
experience, but they have
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of According to the Utah
also helped me to figure out
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. Department of Workforce
what I would like to study
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Services, the average annual
when I reach college.” In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. salary for an experienced
Tiffany Thacker Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, physical therapist assistant is
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). $52,620.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Medical Assistant is:

Career and Technical > High demand
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Therapeutic Clinical Services:
(CTSO) align with the Sample Occupations
national Career Clusters® Medical Assistant Requiring:
and the Utah CTE Career
CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS High School Diploma
Pathways.
36.01.00.00.120 Medical Assistant 2.00 2.00 credits > Medical Secretary
ELECTIVE COURSES Certificate
students in the Medical
> Certified Nurse Assistant
Assistant Career Pathway. 36.01.00.00.070 Emergency Medical Responder .50
(CNA)
HOSA enhances the 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50
> Licensed Practical Nurse
delivery of compassionate, 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50
(LPN)
quality health care by 36.01.00.00.110 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1.00 1.00 credit > Medical Assistant
providing opportunities for 36.01.00.00.150 Medical Math .50 > Medical Sonographer
knowledge, skill and 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 > Medical Transcriptionist
leadership development of 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
all health science education Assoc. or Technical Degree
3.00 credits for completion > Registered Nurse (RN)
students.
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Baccalaureate Degree
Workforce Trends Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Career and Technical
A growing and aging rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Education Teacher
population and > Medical and Health Service
technological advances in Manager
medicine make this one of
the fastest growing
> Nurse Practitioner
occupations nationwide,
having a projected job
growth of 23 percent
through the year 2024.
Student Testimonial
“The CTE [medical Industry Facts
assistant] course helped me According to the Utah
get a head start in the 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Department of Workforce
medical field. It also helped Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, 7,313 individuals are
me determine whether or Technical Degree Degree Degree employed as medical
not I actually loved it or not. assistants throughout Utah.
I plan to work at a doctor’s The median salary for a
office as a medical assistant medical assistant is $25,870.
while I attend college to In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE In Utah, a medical assistant
further my education.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, working as a radiology
Bronda Riguerod In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). assistant must be licensed. A
licensed practical nurse (LPN),
and a registered nurse (RN)
must also be licensed.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Health Science Pharmacy Technician is:

Career Pathway: Therapeutic Clinical Services: > High demand
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Pharmacy Technician Sample Occupations

Career Pathways.
CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS Requiring:
students in the Pharmacy 36.01.00.00.210 Pharmacy Technician 2.00 2.00 credits High School Diploma
Technician Career Pathway. > Pharmacy Aide
ELECTIVE COURSES > Pharmacy Technician
HOSA enhances the delivery
of compassionate, quality 36.01.00.00.090 Health Science, Introduction .50
Certificate
health care by providing 36.01.00.00.001 Health Science, Advanced (capstone course) * .50
> N/A
1.00 credit Assoc. or Technical Degree
development of all health 36.01.00.00.175 Medical Terminology .50 > N/A
science education students. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Baccalaureate Degree
3.00 credits for completion > Career and Technical
Workforce Trends Education Teacher
According to the U.S. Bureau * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
of Labor Statistics, Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
employment of pharmacists is > Pharmacist
projected to grow 3 percent
through the year 2024. As
more people have access to
insurance coverage, more
pharmacist will be needed to
fill their prescriptions and to
consult with patients about
their medications.
Student Testimonial
“I loved the opportunity to Industry Facts
participate in CTE courses. Within the healthcare industry,
These classes have given me 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Utah is highly specialized in
the opportunity to plan and Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. drug and pharmaceuticals.
prepare. They have helped
prepare me for life after high
Technical Degree Degree Degree Leading biotechnology and
pharmaceutical research
school by giving me the Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of companies based in Utah
opportunity to experience a completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. include ARUP Laboratories,
variety of life skills. Upon or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Myriad Genetics Laboratories,
completion of high school, I certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
Inc., and USANA Health
plan on completing the 600 Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Sciences, Inc.
hour pharmacy technician In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
course offered through Uintah In Utah, a pharmacist and
Basin ATC.” pharmacy technician must be
Madison Lamb licensed.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Hospitality & Tourism Culinary Arts is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Culinary Arts > High wage
and the Utah CTE Career Choose one of the following courses: Sample Occupations
Pathways. 34.01.00.00.170 Culinary Arts 1.00 1.00 credit Requiring:
FCCLA is the CTSO for 34.01.00.00.255 ProStart 1 1.00 High School Diploma
students in the Culinary Arts ELECTIVE COURSES > Chef and Head Cook
Career Pathway. FCCLA 34.01.00.00.172 Culinary Management 1.00 > First-Line Supervisor of
provides students with 34.01.00.00.150 Food and Nutrition 1 .50 Food Preparation and
opportunities to attain the 34.01.00.00.160 Food and Nutrition 2 .50 Serving Workers
knowledge, skills, and 34.01.00.00.185 Foundations of Nutrition * .50 Certificate
leadership characteristics 2.00 credits > N/A
34.01.00.00.257 ProStart 2 1.00
necessary to succeed in life 37.01.00.00.100 Hospitality and Tourism .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
and careers. 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 > Baker/Pastry Chef
Workforce Trends 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Sous Chef
Nationwide, job openings for 3.00 credits for completion > Restaurant Manager
chefs, cooks, and food * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Baccalaureate Degree
preparation workers are Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Career and Technical
expected to be plentiful Education Teacher
Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway.
through the year 2024; > Culinary Arts Instructor
however, competition Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Executive Chef
should be fierce for jobs in rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
the top kitchens of higher- > Food Service Manager
end restaurants.
Student Testimonial
“I’m going to further my Industry Facts
education after high school According to the National
and study how to become a 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Restaurant Association, in Utah
pastry chef. One day I plan to Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. restaurant and food service
open my own bakery. By
taking culinary classes in high
Technical Degree Degree Degree jobs represent 10 percent of
employment in the state.
school, I will take the skills Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of Through the year 2026, growth
and knowledge of food that completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. is projected at 13.3 percent.
have learned to the next level or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a
and become the best pastry In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE In 2016, sales in Utah
chef I can be.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, restaurants totaled $4.4 billion.
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). Restaurant jobs represent
Marissa Muhlestein 9 percent of employment in
Utah.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism
Career and Technical is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Hospitality & Tourism > High wage
and the Utah CTE Career 37.01.00.00.165 Marketing 1 .50 Sample Occupations
37.01.00.00.100 Hospitality and Tourism .50 Requiring:
FBLA is the CTSO for ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
students in the Hospitality 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > Chef and Head Cook
and Tourism Career 32.02.00.00.110 Business Communication 1 .50 > Concierge
Pathway. FBLA provides 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 > First-Line Supervisor of
students with opportunities Housekeeping and Janitorial
34.01.00.00.172 Culinary Management 1.00
for leadership, community Workers
37.01.00.00.025 Customer Service .50 > Hotel, Motel, and Resort
involvement, and career 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 2.00 credits Desk Clerk
development. 37.01.00.00.151 Event Planning and Management .50 > Lodging Manager
Workforce Trends 37.01.00.00.205 Lodging and Recreation .50 > Tour Guide and Travel Guide
34.01.00.00.257 ProStart 2 1.00 Certificate
According to the U.S.
37.01.00.00.240 Retailing .50 > N/A
Department of Labor, travel
and tourism is one of the Assoc. or Technical Degree
largest and fastest growing 3.00 credits for completion > N/A
industries in the world. Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Baccalaureate Degree
Annual sales exceed a half- rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Career and Technical
trillion dollars. Education Teacher
> Marketing Manager
> Meeting, Convention, and
Event Planner
> Sales Manager
> Marketing Director
Student Testimonial
“The CTE courses I took Industry Facts
prepared me for my chosen According to the Utah
career path. I received 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
knowledge and training in Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, 567 individuals are
business management and Technical Degree Degree Degree employed as travel agents
restaurant fundamentals. I throughout Utah, with 263
would like to open my own travel arrangement and
restaurant.” reservation services
Alexis Kingery In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE businesses.
Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Human Services Community, Family and

Career and Technical Social Services is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Community, Family & Social Services* > High demand
national career clusters and CORE CODE FOUNDATION COURSES (required) CREDITS Sample Occupations
all Utah CTE Career Courses in development. TBD Requiring:
Pathways. ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
34.01.00.00.197 Human Development .50 > Childcare Worker
FCCLA is the CTSO for
> Community Health Worker
students in the Community, 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Social and Human Service
Family and Social Services 3.00 credits for completion Assistant
CTE Career Pathway.
FCCLA provides students Certificate
with opportunities to attain > N/A
the knowledge, skills, and rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Assoc. or Technical Degree
leadership characteristics > Foster Care Social Worker
necessary to succeed in life > Mental Health Technician
and careers. Baccalaureate Degree
*Pathway is in development process. > Career and Technical
According to the U.S. > Social and Community
Department of Labor, Service Manager
employment of social > Social Worker
workers is projected to Graduate or Prof. Degree
increase 12 percent through > Clinical, Counseling and
the year 2024.Most social School Psychologist
workers need a bachelor’s > Community and Social
degree in social work. Service Specialist
However, clinical social > Marriage and Family
workers must have a Therapist
master’s degree as well as > Mental Health Counselor
experience.
Student Testimonial
“I would like to be a child Industry Facts
counselor . . . CTE courses Social workers are found in
helped me tremendously, 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More numerous industries throughout
not just for my occupational Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Utah, including local, state,
goal, but for life as well. I Technical Degree Degree Degree federal agencies, schools,
am very excited to begin my residential care facilities, and
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of emergency/relief services, and
journey to become a child
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. social advocacy organizations.
counselor, and hope to be
able to make a huge In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE In Utah, child, family, and school
difference one day.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, social workers, and marriage and
Tia Rae Shumway family therapists must be
licensed.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Human Services Cosmetology/Barbering

Student Organizations Career Pathway: Personal Services: > High skill
national Career Clusters® Cosmetology/Barbering
Requiring:
Cosmetology
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for 40.03.00.00.001 1.00 2.00 credits High School Diploma
(Will include advanced Cosmetology courses.)
students in the > N/A
Cosmetology/Barbering Or choose the following course:
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA Barbering Certificate
40.03.00.00.003 1.00 2.00 credits
provides quality education (Will include advanced Barbering courses.) > Barber
experiences for students in ELECTIVE COURSES > Cosmetologist
leadership, teamwork, 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
citizenship, and character 32.02.00.00.020 Accounting 2 .50 > N/A
development. 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 Baccalaureate Degree
1.00 credit
32.01.00.00.001 Business Mathematics and Personal Finance .50 > Career and Technical
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 Education Teacher
According to the Utah 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
Department of Workforce Graduate or Prof. Degree
Services, employment for 3.00 credits for completion > N/A
hairdressers, hairstylists, Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
and cosmetologists is Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway.
projected to grow 3.2
percent through the year rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
2024.
Student Testimonial
“The cosmetology CTE Industry Facts
courses I took in high school According to the Utah
helped teach me the basic 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
knowledge I need to Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, 4,153 individuals in
continue in the field. I Technical Degree Degree Degree Utah are employed as a
learned all the tips and tricks hairdresser, hairstylist, and
to methods and was taught cosmetologist.
that there is more than just
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a In Utah, a hairdresser,
one way to do task.” In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. hairstylist, and cosmetologist
Alexas Walker Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, or barber must be licensed.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Human Services Esthetician/Nail

Career and Technical Technician is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Personal Services: > High skill
national Career Clusters® Esthetician/Nail Technician
Requiring:
40.03.00.00.002 Nail Technician/Specialist Manicurist 1.00 1.00 credit
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for High School Diploma
students in the Or choose the following course:
40.03.00.00.005 Basic Esthetician and Skin Care 1.00 1.00 credit > N/A
Esthetician/Nail Technician
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA ELECTIVE COURSES Certificate
provides quality education 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > Manicurists and Pedicurists
experiences for students in > Skincare Specialist
32.02.00.00.020 Accounting 2 .50
leadership, teamwork, (Esthetician)
citizenship, and character 2.00 credits Assoc. or Technical Degree
32.01.00.00.001 Business Mathematics and Personal Finance .50
development. 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 > N/A
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Baccalaureate Degree
Workforce Trends > Career and Technical
Population growth and 3.00 credits for completion
Education Teacher
expanding services are Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
expected to create good job Graduate or Prof. Degree
Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway.
prospects among > N/A
manicurists and pedicurists. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
Student Testimonial
“My occupational goal is to Industry Facts
become a master According to the Utah
esthetician and own my own 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
practice employing multiple Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, there are 1,097
estheticians and staff. CTE Technical Degree Degree Degree personal care services
courses have developed businesses throughout Utah
skills enabling me to be a employing 88.1 percent of
step ahead of my peers. I individuals practicing in this
will graduate from high In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE profession.
school and immediately be Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
able to compete for In Utah, an electrologist and
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). nail technician (manicurist
desirable jobs in my chosen
field.” and pedicurist) must be
Madelyn Lundquist licensed.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Information Technology Information Technology

Career and Technical Student Systems is:
Career Pathway: Information Technology Systems > High skill
> High wage
Career Pathways.
Choose 2.00 credits from the following courses:
Students who participate in 35.01.00.00.040 A+ (Computer Maintenance) 1.00 Sample Occupations
the Information Technology Requiring:
35.01.00.00.010 Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) 1.00 2.00 credits
Systems Career Pathway
choose among the following 35.01.00.00.025 Linux Fundamentals 1.00 High School Diploma
CTSOs, depending upon what 35.01.00.00.030 Network Fundamentals .50 > N/A
is available at their school: ELECTIVE COURSES Certificate
FBLA | SkillsUSA | TSA 35.02.00.00.021 Database Development 1.00 > N/A
35.02.00.00.005 Introduction to Information Technology .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Workforce Trends 35.01.00.00.020 Microsoft Certified Professional 1.00 1.00 credit > Computer Network Support
Growth will be driven by rapid 35.01.00.00.036 Security Fundamentals .50 Specialist
increases in the computer and
data processing services
industry. 3.00 credits for completion > Career and Technical
In Utah, the average annual Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. Education Teacher
employment growth rate for Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway. > Computer Network
computer systems analysts is Architect
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Computer and Information
5 percent through the year
2024. rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Systems Manger
According to the Utah > Computer Systems Analyst
Technology Council, IT > Database Administrator
occupations account for $6.9 > Network and Computer
billion (14.3 percent) of Utah’s Systems Administrator
total payroll. Graduate or Prof. Degree
> Computer and Information
Research Scientist
Student Testimonial
“This program helped me Industry Facts
earn many industry-level In 2017, Forbes named Utah
certifications including: 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
“cloud computing’s new
CompTIA, IT Strata Funda- Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. capital.” Forbes ranked six
mentals, IC3, Microsoft Technical Degree Degree Degree Utah tech companies in the
Technical Associate (MIT), top 100 and three of the Utah
OS Fundamentals, and tech companies were ranked
Security and Academy of in the top 20—Qualtrics
Information Technology In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE (No.6), Domo (15),
certifications.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Pluralsight (20), Workfront
Parker Kingsford In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). (58), Health Catalyst (64),
and InsideSales (92).


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Information Technology Programming & Software

Career and Technical Development is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Programming & Software Development > High skill
and the Utah CTE Career Choose 1.00 credit from the following courses:
Pathways. 35.02.00.00.035 Computer Science Principles 1.00 Sample Occupations
Students who participate in 35.02.00.00.030 Computer Programming 1 .50 Requiring:
the Programming and 35.02.00.00.036 PLTW Computer Science and Software 1.00 High School Diploma
Software Development Engineering > N/A
Career Pathway choose Choose 1.00 credit from the following courses: 2.00 credits
Certificate
among the following 35.02.00.00.041 AP Computer Science 1.00
> N/A
CTSOs, depending upon 35.02.00.00.032 Computer Programming 2 .50
what is available at their 35.02.00.00.040 Computer Programming 3 1.00 Assoc. or Technical Degree
school: 35.02.00.00.045 Gaming Development Fundamentals .50 > Web Developer
FBLA | SkillsUSA | TSA ELECTIVE COURSES Baccalaureate Degree
35.02.00.00.037 Algorithms and Data Structures 1.00
35.02.00.00.021 Database Development 1.00
Demand continues for > Computer Programmer
32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 > Computer Systems Analyst
programmers who can help
35.02.00.00.007 Exploring Computer Science 1 .50 > Computer Systems
organizations keep up with
changing technology. 35.02.00.00.008 Exploring Computer Science 2 .50 1.00 credit Engineers/Architect
Prospects are best for those 35.02.00.00.046 Gaming Development Fundamentals 2 .50 > Software Developer
who have the knowledge of 35.02.00.00.005 Introduction to Information Technology .50 > Video Game Designer
various programming 35.02.00.00.048 Mobile Development Fundamentals .50
languages. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Software Engineer
In Utah, the average annual 3.00 credits for completion
employment growth rate for Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
software developers is 5.9 Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway.
percent through the year
2024.
Student Testimonial
“My goal is to become a Industry Facts
video game designer or Silicon Slopes was formed to
programmer. The classes I 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More promote Utah’s growing
took in high school taught Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. technology community and is
me how to use the programs Technical Degree Degree Degree home to more than 5,000 tech
that I would be suing in my companies that has generated
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of 142,500 jobs.
career field, and have given
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. From Ogden to Provo, technology
me a taste of what
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a companies dot the landscape.
programming and design In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. Pluralsight, Insidesales.com,
are like.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Qualtrics, Vivint, Entrata,
Jenny Whitecar In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). HealthCatalyst all started in Utah.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Information Technology Web Development is:

Career Pathway: Web Development > High wage
> High demand
Career Pathways. Sample Occupations
35.02.00.00.060 Web Development 1 .50
Students who want to Choose 1.00 credit of the following courses: Requiring:
participate in the Web 35.02.00.00.055 HTML5 App Development Fundamentals .50 1.50 credits
Development Career Pathway High School Diploma
35.02.00.00.065 Web Development 2 .50 > N/A
choose among the following
CTSOs, depending upon what 35.02.00.00.067 Web Development Capstone 1.00 Certificate
is available at their school: ELECTIVE COURSES > N/A
FBLA | SkillsUSA | TSA 35.02.00.00.021 Database Development 1.00 Assoc. or Technical Degree
37.01.00.00.001 Digital Marketing .50 > Web Developer
Workforce Trends 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 Baccalaureate Degree
The World Wide Web has 35.02.00.00.090 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 1.00 > Career and Technical
changed the way we 1.50 credit
Remote Sensing Education Teacher
communicate and consume 35.02.00.00.005 Introduction to Information Technology .50 > Computer and Information
information. With more than 1 35.02.00.00.048 Mobile Development Fundamentals .50 Systems Manager
billion websites the need for
41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Computer Programmer
Web developers is high.
3.00 credits for completion > Database Administrator
In Utah, the average annual > Graphic Designer
employment growth rate for Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Multimedia Artists and
Web developers is 5.5 percent Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway. Animators
and for computer and
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Software Developer
information systems
managers is 4.5 percent rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. Graduate or Prof. Degree
through the year 2024. > Web Developer
Student Testimonial
“My goal is to go to Utah Valley Industry Facts
University and obtain an Utah has deep consumer
associate degree in computer 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More software roots. Ancestry.com,
technology with the focus on Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof.
Web design. With the
Grade Certificate Overstock.com,
Technical Degree Degree Degree Backcountry.com, and Vivint.com
opportunity to receive an
all started in the Beehive State.
associate degree, it would allow
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of “People in Utah want to
me to apply and obtain work at
any number of tech businesses completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. contribute. Just walking down the
across Utah County. CTE or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a street you can sense the desire to
certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE build and create, to make a mark.
courses have provided
experience in several areas that Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, That kind of ‘beehive’ energy is
would not be available without In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). exactly what a consumer startup
CTE.” needs . . .” said Chatbooks CEO
Zachary Crocker Nate Quigley. Silicon Slopes
Magazine, Spring 2017


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Protective Services is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Public Safety & Law Enforcement: > High wage
national Career Clusters® Protective Services Sample Occupations
36.01.00.00.070 Emergency Medical Responder .50 High School Diploma
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for > Fire Inspector and
students in the Protective Choose one of the following courses:
1.00 credit Investigator
Services Career Pathway. 40.06.00.00.010 Fire Science * .50
> Forest Fire Inspector and
SkillsUSA provides quality 40.06.00.00.001 Law Enforcement * .50
Prevention Specialist
education experiences for ELECTIVE COURSES
Certificate
students in leadership, 40.06.00.00.105 Careers in Law Enforcement .50 > Firefighter
teamwork, citizenship, and 40.06.00.00.108 Criminal Law * .50 > First-Line Supervisor of Fire
character development. 40.06.00.00.301 Homeland Security * .50 Fighting and Prevention
40.06.00.00.046 Introduction to Corrections .50 2.00 credits Workers
Workforce Trends 40.06.00.00.103 Introduction to Criminal Justice .50
In Utah, the occupation Assoc. or Technical Degree
36.01.00.00.085 Medical Forensics .50
projection for firefighters is > N/A
140 annual openings. Those Baccalaureate Degree
who have completed some 3.00 credits for completion
firefighter education at a * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Education Teacher
community college and Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Criminal Justice and Law
have an EMT certification Enforcement Teachers,
will have an advantage. postsecondary
> N/A
Student Testimonial
“Firefighting is in my blood. I Industry Facts
love being on the scene with Police and sheriff’s patrol
my grandfather and learning 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
officers are found in local,
from him and my fellow Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. state, and federal agencies
firefighters. The pungent Technical Degree Degree Degree throughout Utah. According
smell of smoke really gets to the Utah Department of
me excited to get my career Workforce Services, there
moving. I have never are 3,742 total agencies who
wanted anything more in my In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE employ police and sheriff’s
life than to be a firefighter.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, patrol officers.
Nate Buchanan In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Manufacturing Cabinetmaking/Millwork

Student Organizations Career Pathway: Advanced Manufacturing: > High demand
national Career Clusters® Cabinetmaking/Millwork Sample Occupations
40.10.00.00.020 Cabinetmaking 1.00 High School Diploma
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for 1.50 credits > Cabinetmaker
students in the 40.10.00.00.130 Furniture Design and Manufacturing * .50
> Carpenter
Cabinetmaking/Millwork ELECTIVE COURSES > Supervisor of Construction
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA 38.01.00.00.041 CAD Architectural Design 1 * .50 Workers
provides quality education 38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50
experiences for students in Certificate
40.13.00.00.030 Industrial Design * 1.00
leadership, teamwork, > Cabinetmaking and
40.10.00.00.072 Machining 1 * .50 Furniture Construction
citizenship, and character 40.10.00.00.070 Machining 2 * .50
development. 1.50 credits Assoc. or Technical Degree
40.10.00.00.085 Metalworking 1 * .50
38.01.00.00.330 PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture 1.00 > Cabinetry and Architectural
Workforce Trends Woodwork
38.01.00.00.390 PLTW Engineering Design and Development 1.00
Job prospects will be best 40.10.00.00.120 Woodworking * .50 Baccalaureate Degree
for highly skilled workers > Career and Technical
and those with knowledge of Education Teacher
computerized machine tool 3.00 credits for completion
operation. * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit > N/A
Student Testimonial
“Throughout my high school Industry Facts
career I focused on the From residential to commercial
Cabinetmaking/Millwork CTE 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More construction, cabinetmakers
Pathway. My CTE classes Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. and carpenters are in demand
have prepared me in many
ways such as teaching me the
Technical Degree Degree Degree throughout Utah.
knowledge I need to know Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of According to the Utah
about woodworking, learning completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. Department of Workforce
about all the tools and or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Services, the median hourly
machines and how to use the, In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE wage for cabinetmakers and
and how to create and read Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, bench carpenters in Utah is
plans.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). $16.11.
Kaydee Walters

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Manufacturing Machine Tool is:

Student Organizations Career Pathway: Advanced Manufacturing: > High wage
national Career Clusters® Machine Tool
Requiring:
40.10.00.00.072 Machining 1 * .50
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for 1.00 credit High School Diploma
students in the Machine 40.10.00.00.070 Machining 2 * .50
> Industrial Machinery
Tool Career Pathway. ELECTIVE COURSES Mechanic
SkillsUSA provides quality 38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50 > Machinist
education experiences for 38.01.00.00.052 CAD Mechanical Design 2 .50 > Tool and Die Makers
students in leadership, 40.10.00.00.085 Metalworking 1 * .50 Certificate
teamwork, citizenship, and 38.01.00.00.340 PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing 1.00 2.00 credits > N/A
character development. 38.01.00.00.390 PLTW Engineering Design and Development 1.00
40.10.00.00.110 Welding Technician, Entry Level * .50
Workforce Trends > N/A
Despite rising productivity Baccalaureate Degree
that is expected to limit 3.00 credits for completion
employment growth, * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Education Teacher
opportunities should be Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, Graduate or Prof. Degree
excellent because not rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > N/A
enough qualified people are
attracted to production-
related occupations.
Student Testimonial
“I took machine tool Industry Facts
because I heard it was a Many businesses in Utah rely
great program, and that 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More on the expertise of machinists,
machinist make good Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. and their skilled knowledge of
money. I’m a hands-on Technical Degree Degree Degree using precise measurements,
worker and like to make stuff as technologically advanced
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of materials and equipment are
and see the finished
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. manufactured and assembled.
product. If I’m going to work
I want it to be something I In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE According to the Governor’s
want to do every day and Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Office of Economic
enjoy doing it. I love being a In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). Development (GOED), the
machinist and I could see Northern Utah region has a
myself doing this for the rest strong existing base of
of my life.” aerospace and composites
Gates Hadley companies, with more than 30
companies and an estimated
16,500 employers.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Manufacturing Aerospace

Career and Technical Manufacturing is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Aerospace Manufacturing > High skill
and the Utah CTE Career 40.10.00.00.140 Composites 1 .50 Sample Occupations
Pathways. 38.01.00.00.011 Manufacturing Principles 1 .50 Requiring:
Students who participate in Or choose one the following courses: High School Diploma
the Aerospace 40.10.00.00.085 Metalworking 1 * .50 3.00 credits > Assembler/Fabricator
Manufacturing Career 41.00.00.00.020 Apprenticeship .50 > Welder
Pathway choose among the 41.00.00.00.050 CTE Internship .50 Certificate
following CTSOs, 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > N/A
depending upon what is 3.00 credits for completion
available at their school: Assoc. or Technical Degree
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Aerospace Engineering and
SkillsUSA | TSA Operations Technician
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Engineering Technician
Workforce Trends rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value. > Industrial Engineering
Aerospace operations Technician
technicians work on many > Mechanical Drafter
projects related to national Baccalaureate Degree
defense and therefore > Aerospace Engineer
require security clearances. > Career and Technical
In Utah, this occupation is Education Teacher
expected to experience > Materials Engineer
much faster than average > Mechanical Engineer
employment growth. Graduate or Prof. Degree
> Aeronautical Engineer
> Astronautical Engineer
Student Testimonial
“My long-term occupation and Industry Facts
educational goal is to get a job Aerospace and aviation
working in the aerospace 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
companies located in Utah
industry making composites. I Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. employ more than 42,000
appreciate the opportunity I Technical Degree Degree Degree
have had to pursue CTE workers.
classes, both in high school Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of ATK and Hill Air Force Base
and in the composites completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. are two of the largest
program at MATC. I feel like I or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a aerospace employers in
have a head start on my certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE Utah. (Governor’s Office of
future career. I feel that Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Economic Development
through taking CTE classes I In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). [GOED]).
was able to find a plan that
will work for me.”
Jacob Michael Argyle

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Manufacturing Welding is:

Student Organizations Career Pathway: Welding > High demand
and the Utah CTE Career 40.10.00.00.110 Welding Technician, Entry Level * .50 Requiring:
40.10.00.00.112 Welding Technician, Intermediate Level * .50 High School Diploma
Students who participate in ELECTIVE COURSES > Welder, Cutter, Solderer,
the Welding Career 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 and Brazer
Pathway choose among the 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 > Welder and Solderer
following CTSOs, Machine Operator
38.01.00.00.051 CAD Mechanical Design 1 * .50
depending upon what is
38.01.00.00.052 CAD Mechanical Design 2 .50 Certificate
available at their school:
38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 > Welder
FFA | SkillsUSA 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50
2.00 credits Assoc. or Technical Degree
40.10.00.00.072 Machining 1 * .50 > N/A
Workforce Trends
40.10.00.00.070 Machining 2 * .50 Baccalaureate Degree
In Utah, the occupation
38.01.00.00.340 PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing 1.00 > Career and Technical
projection for welders,
38.01.00.00.390 PLTW Engineering Design and Development 1.00 Education Teacher
cutters, solderers, and
40.10.00.00.114 Welding Technician, Advanced Level * 1.00
brazers is 290 annual Graduate or Prof. Degree
openings. Job prospects 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50
> N/A
should be excellent for 3.00 credits for completion
skilled candidates. * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
Student Testimonial
“I took my first welding class Industry Facts
in my sophomore year of From construction sites to
high school and fell in love 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
automotive body shops, from
with it. Welding prepared Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. farms to manufacturing
me for college and my Technical Degree Degree Degree plants, welders are found in
career by showing me I will numerous industries
have to continue on without throughout Utah.
giving up to reach my
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a According to the Utah
goals.” In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. Department of Workforce
Fillmore Tukuafu Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, Services, the median hourly
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). wage for a welders, cutters,
solderers and brazers is
$18.64.

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Marketing Marketing & Sales is:

Career and Technical > High wage
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Marketing & Sales > High demand
and the Utah CTE Career Choose two of the following courses: Requiring:
Pathways. 37.01.00.00.001 Digital Marketing .50 High School Diploma
37.01.00.00.165 Marketing 1 .50 1.00 credit
DECA is the CTSO for > Advertising Sales Agent
students in the Marketing 37.01.00.00.190 Marketing 2 .50
Certificate
and Sales Career Pathway. ELECTIVE COURSES > N/A
DECA prepares emerging 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
leaders and entrepreneurs 37.01.00.00.025 Customer Service .50 > N/A
for careers in marketing, 32.02.00.00.200 Economics .50
finance, hospitality, and 32.02.00.00.070 Exploring Business and Marketing .50 Baccalaureate Degree
management. > Art Director
34.01.00.00.145 Fashion Design Merchandising .50
37.01.00.00.150 Leadership Principles 1 .50 2.00 credits
37.01.00.00.155 Leadership Principles 2 .50
In Utah, the average annual > Editor
37.01.00.00.220 Real Estate .50 > Graphic Designer
employment growth rate
37.01.00.00.240 Retailing .50 > Marketing Manager
projected for market
research analysts and 37.01.00.00.260 Sports and Entertainment Marketing .50 > Market Research Analyst
marketing specialists is 5.1 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Marketing Specialist
percent through the year 3.00 credits for completion > Public Relations Specialist
2024. Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > Sales Manager
The Utah Department of
> Marketing Director
Workforce Services lists the
> Statistician
median salary for a public Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > Survey Researcher
relations specialist as rigorous career-focused programs that result in attainment of credentials with labor market value.
$52,360.
Student Testimonial
“The business and marketing Industry Facts
courses I have taken in high In 2017, CNBC ranked Provo,
school have really influenced 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Ogden, and Salt Lake City as
me in the direction I would like Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. one of the top twenty best
to go for my future education Technical Degree Degree Degree places to start a business.
and career. These classes Each metro area was hailed
have prepared me for my Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of as a small-business hot spot.
future career and have also completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions.
given me life skills that will or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a According to the Utah Business
help me achieve my goals and In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE magazine, the top three public
dreams.” Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, relations firms in Utah are:
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). Fusion 360, Penna Powers,
Rory James Pollard
and Method Communications.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Automotive Collision
Career and Technical Repair is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Automotive: > High skill
national Career Clusters® Collision Repair > High demand
and the Utah CTE Career
Sample Occupations
40.09.00.00.005 Basic Automotive Collision Repair * .50 Requiring:
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for
students in the Automotive Choose one of the following courses:
40.09.00.00.010 Collision Non-Structural Repair * .50 1.00 credit High School Diploma
Collision Repair Career > Automotive Body and
Pathway. SkillsUSA 40.09.00.00.015 Collision Refinishing and Painting * .50
40.09.00.00.013 Collision Structural Repair * .50 Related Repairer
provides quality education > Automotive Glass Installer
experiences for students in ELECTIVE COURSES and Repairer
leadership, teamwork, 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > Automotive Service
citizenship, and character 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 Mechanics
development. 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 > Automotive Service
32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 Technician
Workforce Trends
40.09.00.00.020 Introduction to Automotive * .50 Certificate
Job opportunities in the 2.00 credits
40.10.00.00.072 Machining 1 * .50 > N/A
automotive industry are very
40.10.00.00.085 Metalworking 1 * .50
good for persons with formal Assoc. or Technical Degree
training in automotive body 40.09.00.00.090 Small Engine Repair * .50 > N/A
repair and mechanics. 40.10.00.00.110 Welding Technician, Entry Level * .50
3.00 credits for completion Education Teacher
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. Graduate or Prof. Degree
Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit. > N/A
Student Testimonial
“My overall goal of taking CTE Industry Facts
courses was to become an According to the Utah
automotive technician .I found 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
my passion late during my Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, more than 1,500
sophomore year, and ever
since then I’ve been staying
Technical Degree Degree Degree individuals are employed as
on track with the automotive Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of automotive body and related
industry. I took collision and completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. repairers. Those employees
refinishing and I love it. I or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a with experience make an
found my passion in life, and certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE annual salary of $41,950.
intend to make a full career Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
out of it.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31).
Tyerell Przybycien


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Automotive Service
Career Pathway: Automotive: > High skill
> High wage
Clusters® and the Utah CTE Service Technician > High demand
Career Pathways.
Sample Occupations
students in the Automotive 40.09.00.00.020 Introduction to Automotive * .50
Choose two of the following courses:
Requiring:
Service Technician Career
Pathway. SkillsUSA provides 40.09.00.00.022 ASE Brakes * .50 High School Diploma
quality education experiences 40.09.00.00.021 ASE Chassis MLR * .50 > Automotive Body and Related
ASE Electrical/Electronics *
1.50 credits
for students in leadership, 40.09.00.00.024 .50 Repairer
teamwork, citizenship, and 40.09.00.00.026 ASE Engine MLR * .50 > Automotive Glass Installer
character development. 40.09.00.00.025 ASE Engine Performance * .50 and Repairer
40.09.00.00.023 ASE Steering and Suspension * .50 > Automotive Service
Workforce Trends ELECTIVE COURSES Mechanics
Job opportunities in the 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > Automotive Service
automotive industry are 40.09.00.00.005 Basic Automotive Collision Repair * .50 Technician
expected to be very good for 32.02.00.00.140 Business Management .50 Certificate
persons with formal training, 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 > Automotive Service
strong diagnostic and 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 Technician – ASE (Automotive
problem-solving skills, and 40.10.00.00.072 Machining 1 * .50 1.50 credits Service Excellence)
knowledge of electronics and 40.10.00.00.085 Metalworking 1 * .50 www.ase.com/ is a national
mathematics. 38.01.00.00.320 PLTW Digital Electronics 1.00 certification for automotive
40.09.00.00.090 Small Engine Repair * .50 service technicians.
automotive service 40.10.00.00.110 Welding Technician, Entry Level * .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
technicians and mechanics is 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > N/A
projected to increase 5 3.00 credits for completion Baccalaureate Degree
percent through the year * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit. > Career and Technical
2024. Education Teacher
Visit UtahCTE.org to learn how to earn industry certification in this Career Pathway. Graduate or Prof. Degree
Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality, > N/A
Student Testimonial
“I focused on a CTE Industry Facts
Pathway in high school. I According to the Utah
took all of the automotive 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More Department of Workforce
classes offered to me to Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, there are 1,763
help me pursue my career Technical Degree Degree Degree automotive repair and
goal of an automotive maintenance firms throughout
Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of Utah.
technician. The automotive
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. The occupations of Automotive
classes I took will help me
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a Service Technicians and
with my training in college.” In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE Mechanics is projected to
Thomas Jex Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, experience a high volume of
In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). annual job openings.


CTSO Information Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Aviation is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Aviation > High wage
and the Utah CTE Career 40.11.00.00.042 Aircraft Systems * .50 Sample Occupations
40.11.00.00.040 Private Pilot * .50 Requiring:
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
students in the Aviation 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > Aircraft Structure, Surfaces,
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA 40.11.00.00.046 Air Transportation * .50 Rigging, and System
provides quality education Assembler
40.11.00.00.044 Aviation History * .50
experiences for students in > Commercial Pilot
leadership, teamwork,
38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50 Certificate
citizenship, and character
32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50 > Aircraft Mechanic
development. 2.00 credits
40.11.00.00.048 Flight Simulator * .50 > Aircraft Service Technician
Workforce Trends 40.09.00.00.020 Introduction to Automotive * .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Rising population and 38.01.00.00.350 PLTW Aerospace Engineering 1.00 > Air Traffic Controller
income will drive demand 38.01.00.00.320 PLTW Digital Electronics 1.00 Baccalaureate Degree
for airline travel and the 40.11.00.00.040 Private Pilot .50 > Aircraft Co-pilot
need for commercial 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 > Aircraft Pilot
aviation workers. Those 3.00 credits for completion > Career and Technical
who have attended college Education Teacher
* Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
for at least 2 years and have > Flight Engineer
experience dealing with the Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
public should have the best
> Aviation Manager
prospects.
Student Testimonial
“I plan to become a certified Industry Facts
flight instructor and use that According to the Utah
[credential] in order to build 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
up my hours until I can get a Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. Services, air transportation
job with a local airline. I Technical Degree Degree Degree companies in Utah employ
learned everything I know 6,316 workers.
about planes from Private
completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. In Utah, an aircraft mechanic,
Pilot Ground School
or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a an aircraft service technician,
[through CTE]. I even In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE
certificate does not require any further action to retain. and an aircraft pilot must be
passed my written test from Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training,
the information that I learn In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). licensed.
from that class.”
Braden Ottley

CTSO Information Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Diesel is:
Student Organizations Career Pathway: Diesel > High wage
and the Utah CTE Career 40.09.00.00.060 Diesel Technician * .50 Sample Occupations
40.09.00.00.065 Medium/Heavy Vehicle Systems * .50 Requiring:
SkillsUSA is the CTSO for ELECTIVE COURSES High School Diploma
students in the Diesel 32.02.00.00.010 Accounting 1 .50 > Bus and Truck Mechanic
Career Pathway. SkillsUSA 40.09.00.00.022 ASE Brakes * .50 > Diesel Engine Specialist
provides quality education 40.09.00.00.021 ASE Chassis MLR * .50 > Mobile Heavy Equipment
experiences for students in 40.09.00.00.024 ASE Electrical/Electronics * .50 Mechanic
leadership, teamwork, 40.09.00.00.026 ASE Engine MLR * .50 Certificate
citizenship, and character 40.09.00.00.025 ASE Engine Performance * .50 > Automotive Service
development. 40.09.00.00.023 ASE Steering and Suspension * .50
2.00 credits Technician – ASE
40.09.00.00.005 Basic Automotive Collision Repair * .50
Workforce Trends (Automotive Service
Excellence) www.ase.com/
Employment growth will 38.01.00.00.021 Electronics 1 * .50
is a national certification for
result from the increased 38.01.00.00.022 Electronics 2 .50
automotive service
manufacturing of buses and 32.02.00.00.220 Entrepreneurship .50
technicians.
trucks powered by durable, 38.01.00.00.320 PLTW Digital Electronics 1.00
economical diesel engines. 41.00.00.00.030 Workplace Skills .50 Assoc. or Technical Degree
Opportunities are good for > N/A
those with formal diesel Baccalaureate Degree
mechanic training and * Course can be taken up to 1.00 credit.
experience with electronic Foundation courses taken beyond the required credits can be used as elective credit.
Education Teacher
and diagnostic equipment. Career and Technical Education provides all students access to high-quality,
> N/A
Student Testimonial
“I completed a CTE Internship Industry Facts
at a local garage in my Utah high school seniors
community. Because of the 12th 1-Year 2-Year 4-Year More
have the opportunity to
courses I have taken, the Grade Certificate Associate or Bachelor’s Graduate or Prof. participate in the Utah Diesel
safety certifications I have Technical Degree Degree Degree
earned, and my internship, Technician Pathways
Jiffy Lube hired me on the Certificates are awarded upon the successful An academic degree is an award for the completion of a program or course of program. The program was
spot. The CTE Pathways completion of a brief course of study, usually one year study over multiple years at postsecondary education institutions. created by industry to open
program helped me learn to or less. Upon completion of a course of study, a opportunities for young men
set goals and make wise certificate does not require any further action to retain. In 2015-2016, 73 percent of secondary students who concentrated in a CTE and women who are
choices. CTE courses gave Career Pathway placed in postsecondary education, advanced training, interested in the diesel
me real-life, marketable skills.” In high school a variety of certificates can be earned. military service or employment (October 1-December 31). technician field.
Trever Gardner

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