Orange Technical College Partnership College Pathways
A career pathway is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, commencing in middle school and leading to an industry certification or licensure, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree. High school students can begin their career journey by exploring careers that are critical to 21st century learners. Career pathways are based on these guiding principles:
- Students prepare for postsecondary education and careers;
- Integration of academic skills with authentic and demanding career and technical curriculum;
- Broad career themes engage students regardless of prior achievement and/or postsecondary goals;
- Career pathways curriculum is designed to produce high levels of student achievement in measurable ways: academic and technical scores, creative thinking innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, high school completion, postsecondary transitions to career and education, and attainment of a formal postsecondary credential.
Technical College Programs Offered at UHS
Agricultural Sciences
Business Management and Analysis
Fundamental Food Service Skills
Veterinary Assisting