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Career Exploration Program

The CAT North Career Exploration program provides 9th grade students with an opportunity to experience four different career programs during one semester. 

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Academy of Health Professions

Students will learn about a variety of health care professions.  They will also learn basic skills used in the health care field such as taking vital signs, CPR and first aid.

Career Opportunities:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Geriatric Nursing Assistant

  • Medical Assistant

  • Registered Nurse

  • Physician

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Radiology Technician

Automotive Collision Repair/Refinishing

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Automotive Technology

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Baking & Pastry

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Students will learn about basic automotive body repairs.  They will learn and use basic sanding, welding and painting techniques.

Career Opportunities:

  • Collision Repair Technician

  • Automotive Refinish Technician/Painter

  • Detailer

  • Body Shop Manager

  • Office Manager

  • Estimator

  • Glass Technician

Students will learn about basic repair and maintenance of automotive engines, wheels, and brake systems.

Career Opportunities:

  • Automotive Service Technician

  • Automotive Body and Glass Repair

  • Automotive Sales and Management

  • Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service

  • Automotive Service Writer

  • Auto Equipment Supplier

  • Service Advisor

Students will learn basic baking skills and decorating techniques and will have the opportunity to use professional culinary equipment.

Career Opportunities:

  • Cake Decorator

  • Baker

  • Caterer

  • Food Service Worker

  • Private Chef

  • Bakery Manager

  • Small Business Owner

Barbering

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Students will learn basic hair cutting techniques for men and women, fundamentals and of shaving, trimming, skin care, massage, and various chemical services.

Career Opportunities:

  • Master Barber

  • Hair Braider/Stylist

  • Personal Care Specialist

  • Shop Owner

  • Trichologist

  • Product Developer

Building/Industrial Maintenance
 

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Students will learn how to maintain and repair various buildings, from houses to factories. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Building/Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Industrial Maintenance Technician

  • Residential Maintenance Technician

  • Building Engineer

  • Construction Manager

  • Facilities Manager

  • Private Contractor

Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE)

Carpentry

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Cosmetology

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Culinary Arts

Students will learn about basic skills needed in building construction, remodeling, maintenance, and repair. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Apprentice Carpenter

  • Cabinetmaker

  • Commercial Carpenter

  • Finish Carpenter

  • Green Carpenter

  • Industrial Carpenter

  • Residential Carpenter

Students will learn basic cosmetology skills related to hair styling, makeup application and nail technology. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Cosmetologist

  • Beauty Consultant

  • Skin Specialist

  • Nail Technician

  • Hair Color Specialist

  • Makeup Artist

  • Hair Braider/Stylist

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Electricity

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Students will learn the fundamentals of electricity, including voltage, current, magnetism, and Ohm's Law.

Career Opportunities:

  • Electrician

  • Electrical Assembler

  • Electrical Technician

  • Lineman

  • Electrical Designer

  • Electrical Foreman

  • Construction Manager

Students will learn about skills used in menu planning and cooking and have the opportunity to use professional culinary equipment. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Caterer

  • Chef

  • Food Service Management

  • Purchasing Agent

  • Food Service Worker

  • Private Chef

  • Small Business Owner

Drafting and Design Technology

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Students will learn the foundational skills for drawing blueprints through the study and application of basic drafting techniques and architectural drawing. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Drafter

  • Surveying and Mapping Technician

  • Engineering Technologist and Technician

  • Architect

  • Commercial and Industrial Designer

  • Cartographer

  • Aerospace Engineer

Graphic Design

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Environmental Resource Management (ERM) is an interdisciplinary science which includes animal science, plant science, soil science, wildlife, forestry, and ecology.

Career Opportunities:

  • Arborist

  • Florist

  • Golf Course Supervisor

  • Land Surveyor

  • Landscaper

  • Natural Resource Officer

  • Park Ranger

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Students will be introduced to layout and design concepts used in the field of graphic design and web page design. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Digital Illustrator

  • Freelance Designer

  • Graphic Design/Artist

  • Logo Designer

  • Photo Editor

  • Advertising Designer

  • Creative Director

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

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Students will learn the basic principles and practical applications that apply to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. 

Career Opportunities:

  • HVAC Technician

  • Refrigeration Technician

  • Residential Service Technician

  • Residential or Commercial Contractor

  • Energy Analyst

  • Controls Engineer

  • HVAC Project Manager

IT Networking (CISCO)

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Students will learn about design, installation, operation and maintenance of computer networking systems. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Network Engineer

  • IT Technician

  • Support Technician

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager

  • Computer Network Architect

  • Software Developer

Masonry

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Students will have the opportunity to complete small projects using concrete, stone, brick, and block.

Career Opportunities:

  • Brick and Block Mason

  • Stone Mason

  • Concrete Finisher

  • Hardscape Installer

  • Paving Installation

  • Mason Tender

  • Contractor

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Medium/Heavy Truck & Equipment Technology

Students will learn about basic repair and maintenance of a wide variety of diesel powered vehicles and equipment.

Career Opportunities:

  • Diesel Equipment Supplier

  • Diesel Service Technician or Mechanic

  • Diesel Locomotive Mechanic

  • Estimator

  • Farm Equipment Mechanic

  • Fleet Mechanic

  • Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment

Plumbing

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Students will learn the basic plumbing skills of soldering, brazing, layout and design, and blueprint reading. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Apprentice Pipefitter

  • Apprentice Plumber

  • Sprinkler Fitter

  • Steamfitter

  • Water Pump Installation

  • Gas Main Fitters

  • Marine Pipefitter

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Print Media Technology

Students will learn basics of the printing process including:  digital printing, digital file management, production planning, running a print press and performing simple binding and finishing options. 

Career Opportunities:

  • Bindery/Finishing Operator

  • Electronic Prepress Technician

  • Digital Press Operator

  • Offset Lithographic Press Operator

  • Wide Format Specialist

  • Mail Data Specialist

  • Project Estimator

Welding 

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Students will learn a variety of welding operations and techniques through hands-on application.

Career Opportunities:

  • Assembler

  • MIG Welder

  • Sheet Metal Worker

  • Fabricator/Welder

  • Structural Iron and Steelworker

  • TIG Welder

  • Tack Welder

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