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CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS in MCPS
MCPS groups careers into 11 different clusters. These career clusters will help direct you toward focused programs of study with high school plans to help you choose courses that align with your future goals.
In addition, students can incorporate JROTC and internships into a four-year program. Most of the high school plans include opportunities to earn college credit and industry certification. Information related to industry certifications is found below. For more information on college courses and ways to earn college credit while still in high school, speak with your high school counselor or visit the Career and Postsecondary Partnerships website.
Select a career from the list below to find a high school program, which schools offer it, and additional program information.
For Parents/Students
Do you have questions about programs? Contact the program supervisor; names and phone numbers can be found here.
For Counselors
See the 2022–2023 High School Bulletin for program and course information.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Clusters
Arts, Media, and Communication
Business Management and Finance
Construction and Development
- Carpentry
- Construction Design and Management
- Construction Electricity
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Masonry
- Plumbing
- Principals of Architecture and CAD Technology Design
Consumer Services, Hospitality, and Tourism
Education, Training, and Child Studies
Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
Health and Biosciences
- Academy of Health Professions (AHP): Certified Nursing Assistant
- AHP: Pharmacy Technician
- AHP: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- AHP: Physical Rehabilitation
- AHP: Allied Health Intern
- AHP: Allied Health Dual Enrollment
- Academy of Health Professions and Biosciences
- Biomedical Sciences: Health Professionals
- Biomedical Sciences: Project Lead the Way
- Biotechnology
Information Technology and Computer Science
- Academy of Information Technology
- IT Networking Academy (CISCO)
- Computer Science/Code.org
- Cybersecurity Capstone
- Mobile Application and Software Development (Apple)
- Network Operations
- Pathways in Network and Information Technology
Law, Government, Public Safety, and Administration
Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
Transportation Technologies
- Automotive Collision Repair - NATEF
- Automotive Technology/Dealership Training
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Foundations of Automotive Technology
- Local Automotive Collision Repair
Other Programs
Apprenticeship Maryland Program/Youth Apprenticeship
College/Career Research and Development
College Programs
IB Career-related Programme
Internships
Career Readiness Resources
- See the Career Readiness Strategic Plan in አማርኛ | 中文 | français | 한국어 | español | tiếng Việt
- What Are Career Readiness Programs? in አማርኛ | 中文 | français | 한국어 | español | tiếng Việt
- See the list of certifications or licensures associated with CTE programs of study.
- Find Program Supervisors.
- Students in need of credits to earn a high school diploma and complete career readiness programs may take advantage of college course options. View a list of possible college courses that may satisfy this requirement.
- For Maryland High School CTE Programs of Study brochure, view on Maryland CTE Publications website.
- Career/College Planning Guide for Ninth Grade Students.
- Information on College and Career Readiness and College Completion (CCRCCA).
- For data information on CTE Programs, view on Maryland CTE Data website.
- Read and watch: MCPS Grads in Careers: Profiles of Success
View the 2022-2023 Current Program Locations:
Go to the map of schools or view chart to see which programs are offered at each school.