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Career Pathways/Programs

 

Career Pathways are unique schools-within-schools that offer a diverse learning curriculum that focuses on helping students develop dynamic skillsets that lead to high-paying careers. These exciting programs offer students a chance to succeed academically while gaining valuable knowledge that enhances their employability after graduation. Career Pathways gives you hands-on experience within an industry of your choosing and lets you earn industry-recognized credentials that translate to real world, high-demand careers. Are you ready for unlimited possibilities? 

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What are Career Pathways/Programs?

A career pathway is a series of courses structured and aligned to educational experiences designed to equip students with occupational exposure and the skill set necessary to succeed in those occupations.  Targeted job industries are divided into 17 state and nationally recognized career clusters with 14 clusters represented in Pasco County Schools. Within each cluster are specific career and technical programs which are aligned to current labor market demand. Students are afforded the opportunity to increase employment marketability through industry certifications and robust work-based learning experiences. Career cluster pathways along with included programs are identified below. 

Eligibility Requirements for Career Pathways/Programs

To participate in Career Pathways/Programs, students must meet eligibility requirements established by the State of Florida and the partnering postsecondary institution. Students must: 

  • Maintain a minimum 2.0 unweighted high school GPA. 

  • Earned a level 2 or higher on most recent Math and ELA standardized assessments. 

  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress and program performance throughout enrollment. 

Pathways/Programs

This pathway prepares students for high-demand careers in agriculture, food production, natural resource management, agricultural communications, and veterinary science.  Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools:  

  • Hudson High School (Agriculture Communications, Veterinary Assisting) 

  • Pasco High School (Agriculture Communications, Veterinary Assisting) 

  • Wesley Chapel High School (Agriculture Communications, Animal Science & Services) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Agriculture Communications, Veterinary Assisting) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in building construction and practical electricity applications. Such careers include electricians, construction managers, and plumbers.   

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Construction, Electricity) 

  • Pasco High School (Electricity) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Electricity)

This pathway prepares students for careers in creative, multimedia, and communication industries. Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Anclote High School (Promotional Enterprise) 

  • Cypress Creek High School (Journalism & Multimedia) 

  • Gulf High School (Digital Media/Multimedia Design) 

  • Hudson High School (Digital Design) 

  • J.W. Mitchell High School (Digital Design, Digital Video Technology, Journalism & Multimedia) 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Digital Media/Multimedia Design) 

  • River Ridge High School (Journalism & Multimedia) 

  • Sunlake High School (Journalism & Multimedia) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Digital Cinema Production) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Digital Design) 

  • Wesley Chapel High School (Digital Video Technology) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Digital Design) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in business leadership, management, accounting, human resources, administrative support, operations, and information management. Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools:   

  • Angeline Academy of Innovation (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Cypress Creek High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Fivay High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • James W. Mitchell High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Land O’ Lakes High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Sunlake High School (Accounting Applications, Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Wesley Chapel High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Wiregrass Ranch High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Business Management & Analysis) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in teaching, training, instructional support, child development, and other education-focused professions.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Land O’ Lakes High School (Early Childhood Education) 

  • River Ridge High School (Principles of Teaching) 

  • Wiregrass Ranch High School (Principles of Teaching) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Principles of Teaching) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in engineering, manufacturing, design, robotics, construction technologies, and other technology-driven industries.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools:  

  • Angeline Academy of Innovation (Engineering Pathways and Applied Robotics) 

  • Cypress Creek High School (Engineering Pathways) 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Engineering Pathways and Applied Robotics) 

  • Land O’ Lakes High School (Technical Design) 

  • River Ridge High School (Engineering Pathways) 

  • Sunlake High School (Aerospace Technologies and Aviation) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Applied Robotics) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in healthcare, medical research, patient care, diagnostic services, health information systems, and healthcare support professions.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools:   

  • Angeline Academy of Innovation (Biomedical Science) 

  • Gulf High School (Patient Care Technician) 

  • James W. Mitchell High School (Patient Care Technician) 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Biomedical Science, Patient Care Technician) 

  • Pasco High School (Emergency Medical Services, Patient Care Technician, Surgical Services) 

  • Sunlake High School (Patient Care Technician) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Biomedical Science, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technician) 

  • Wiregrass Ranch High School (Patient Care Technician) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Patient Care Technician) 

This pathway provides career preparation for students in the field of restaurant and food/beverage services, lodging, travel, tourism and recreation, and amusements and attractions.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Anclote High School (Culinary Arts) 

  • Fivay High School (Culinary Arts) 

  • Land O’ Lakes High School (Culinary Arts) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality)

  • Wiregrass Ranch High School (Culinary Arts)

This pathway prepares students for careers in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, and other personal care and beauty-related professions.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Cosmetology) 

This pathway studies the design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. 

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Angeline Academy of Innovation (Applied Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence)  

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Applied Cybersecurity) 

  • Gulf High School (Artificial Intelligence) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Applied Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Computer Systems and Information Technology)

This pathway is sponsored by the U.S. Armed Forces and focuses on leadership development, citizenship, character education, personal responsibility, and community service. Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Anclote High School (Army) 

  • Fivay High School (Navy) 

  • Gulf High School (Navy) 

  • Hudson High School (Army) 

  • J.W. Mitchell High School (Navy) 

  • River Ridge High School (Airforce) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Army) 

This pathway prepares students for careers that protect and serve communities through education and training in law enforcement, corrections, emergency and fire management, legal services, and security protection.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Cypress Creek High School (Criminal Justice Operations) 

  • Fivay High School (Criminal Justice Operations, Introduction to Fire Fighting) 

  • Zephyrhills High School (Criminal Justice Operations) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in manufacturing to include production; manufacturing production process development; maintenance, installation & repair; quality assurance; logistics & inventory control, and health, safety & environmental assurance.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Anclote High School (Advanced Manufacturing) 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Welding Technology) 

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Welding Technology) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, sales, customer service, and related industries.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Land O’ Lakes High School (Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing) 

  • Pasco High School (Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing) 

  • River Ridge High School (E-Commerce Marketing) 

This pathway prepares students for careers in automotive technology, diesel and heavy equipment repair, and other transportation-related industries.  

Programs within this cluster are offered at the following schools: 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair) 

  • Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation (Diesel Maintenance Technology)

  • Wendell Krinn Technical High School (Master Automotive Service Technology) 

  • Wesley Chapel High School (Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair) 

How to apply for Career Pathways/Programs?

Students who live within the attendance boundary of a school with a specific Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program may enroll in that program. Students who are interested in these programs at their zoned school should contact the school’s administration for information on enrollment.

Students who live outside of the zone may apply through the Pasco Pathways School Choice application. Out of zone applicants will be reviewed to ensure the application meets eligibility criteria identified in the section above.