- Kent School District
- CTE Graduation and Career Pathways
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Page Navigation
CTE Graduation and Career Pathways
-
Career & Technical Education Graduation Pathway
Beginning with the Class of 2020, students have access to a Career and Technical Education sequence of courses as a graduation pathway. Students who pursue this pathway do not need to meet the English and mathematics requirements separately. English and mathematics content are embedded – and this pathway meets the purpose of a high school diploma: to declare that a student is ready for success in postsecondary education, gainful employment, and citizenship, and is equipped with the skills to be a lifelong learner (RCW 28A.230.090).
The pathway is a minimum of 2.0 credits of career related classes that match the student’s High School and Beyond Plan and noted on said plan.
- At least one of the credits within these 2.0 credits must offer the student the potential of earning Dual-Credit (DC), earning both high school and college credit, OR the potential of earning an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC)
- The 2 credits must be within the same OSPI program area
Kent School District CTE Program Areas:
- Agriculture
- Business & Marketing
- Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Services
- Health Sciences
- Skilled & Technical Sciences
- STEM
Explore Future Career Pathways
Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes fall into one of 16 career clusters, a group of jobs and industries that are related by skills or products. Within each cluster, there are pathways that correspond to a collection of courses and training opportunities to prepare students for a chosen career. Each cluster contains information on careers, affiliated student leadership organizations, education, and training options for high school graduates after high school, and other related student resources.
CTE classes integrate academics with technical skill development to help prepare students for higher-level courses in college or for an internship. Discover CTE pathways that align with your future career goals.
CTE 101 Video
Find Your Pathway
-
Agriculture Sciences
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Animal Systems
- Agribusiness Systems
- Environmental Service Systems
- Food Products & Processing Systems
- Natural Resources Systems
- Plant Systems
- Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
-
Business & Marketing
Business Management & Administration
- Accounting
- Business Information Management
- Human Resources Management
- Operations Management
- Administrative Support
Finance
- Banking Services
- Business Finance
- Securities & Investments
- Insurance
Government & Public Administration
- Governance
- National Security
- Foreign Service
- Planning
- Public Management & Administration
- Revenue & Taxation
- Regulation
Information & Technology
- Information Support & Services
- Web & Digital Communications
- Network Systems
- Programming & Software Development
Marketing
- Management & Research
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Management
- Merchandising
- Professional Sales
-
Family & Consumer Sciences
Education & Training
- Teaching & Training
- Administration & Administrative Support
- Professional Support Services
Hospitality & Tourism
- Lodging
- Recreation
- Amusement, & Attractions
- Restaurants & Food & Beverage Services
- Travel & Tourism
Human Services
- Consumer Services
- Counseling & Mental Health Services
- Early Childhood Development & Services
- Family & Community Services
- Personal Care Services
-
Health Sciences
- Therapeutic Services
- Support Services
- Biotechnology Research & Development
- Diagnostic Services
- Health Informatics
-
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
- Engineering & Technology
- Science & Math
-
Skilled & Technical Sciences
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
- Visual Arts
- Telecommunications
- Printing Technology
- Audio & Video Technology & Film
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Performing Arts
Architecture & Construction
- Construction
- Design & Pre-Construction
- Maintenance & Operations
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Law Enforcement Services
- Emergency & Fire Management
- Security & Protective Services
- Correction Services
- Legal Services
Manufacturing
- Production
- Maintenance, Installation & Repair
- Manufacturing Production Process Development
- Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance
- Logistics & Inventory Control
- Quality Assurance
- Health
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
- Sales & Services
- Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Logistics Planning & Management Services
- Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance
- Planning, Management, & Regulation
- Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations
- Transportation Systems & Infrastructure
- Transportation Operations