An Introduction to Career Pathways as implemented in Mississippi

1. Career Pathways 101 Marcus Simmons ICC – Tech Prep Coordinator 2176 South Eason Blvd. Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 662.620.5136 Email: mgsimmons@iccms.edu

2. Why Career Clusters? New Definition of Career Tech. Education THEN NOW Vocational Education Career Technical Education For a Few Students For ALL Students For a FEW jobs For ALL Careers 6 to 7 Programs Areas; Programs Up to 16 Clusters, 81 Path- ways; courses In lieu of Academics Aligned with/Supports Academics High School Focused High Schools and Post- secondary Partnerships

4. 16 Total Career Clusters

5. Mississippi’s 7 Career Clusters

7. Example Business, Management, & Administration Is the Career Cluster with several Pathways Listed under it. Marketing Management Human Resources Business Analysis

9. Note: Categories of courses (e.g. Required, Recommended Electives, other Electives and Career and Technical Education apply to both secondary and postsecondary levels. Marketing Either course satisfies economics requirement; ■ Coursework Subject 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Advanced Coursework for Postsecondary Credit Language Arts (9 credits ) English 9 English 10 Speech English 11 English 12 Tech Prep Advanced Placement Mathematics (6 credits) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Trigonometry Calculus Statistics Tech Prep Advanced Placement Science (6 credits) Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics Tech Prep Advanced Placement Social Studies (5 credits) US History 11 American Government Economics Tech Prep Advanced Placement Idaho Professional-Technical Education Classes ME0100 Business Essentials BE0310 Business Computer Applications I ME0200 Marketing Economics ME0300 Principles of Marketing ME0400 Principles of Promotions ME0350 Retail Merchandising ME0500 Principles of Management ME0600 Business Ownership Entrepreneurship ME9900 Cooperative Education Additional Requirements or Electives World History Geography US History 10 Art/Music/Theatre PE/Health Foreign Language ME0340 Intro to International Business ME0328 E-Commerce ME0700 Marketing Education Lab BE0410 Accounting I Tech Prep Advanced Placement ■ Extended Learning School-Based Career Days Internships Speech Team Career Interviews Job Shadowing Debate Team Career Research Manage Fundraising Activity Senior Project Service Learning Project Stage Manager for School Play BPA DECA Community-Based Boy/Girl Scouts Volunteer Junior Achievement Part-Time Employment Mentorships Participate in Youth Leadership Program Organize a Fundraising Event Participate in Chamber of Commerce

12. Marcus Simmons Tech Prep Coordinator Itawamba Community College 2176 S. Eason Blvd. Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 662-620-5136 Email: [email_address] Fax : 662-620-5102 Thank you