CTE Pathways
MONTANA CAREER PATHWAYS Career and Technical Education
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Careers in Agriculture are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Agricultural Sales and Service, Agriculture/food Scientist, Agriculture Inspector, Agriculture Educator, Brand Inspector, Entrepreneur, Extension Agent, Forest and Conservation Worker, Greenhouse Worker, Livestock Broker, Ranch Hand, Water Utility Worker
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 100 Introduction to Agriculture 0.5 SCI 200 Biology 1 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 130 Plant Science 0.5 CTE 120 Animal Science Technology 0.5 CTE 191 Urban Agriculture 0.5 CTE 150 Wildlife, Natural Resources, and Forestry 0.5 CTE 205 Agricultural Business Management 0.5 CTE 195 Agricultural Communication 0.5 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Introduction to Agriculture 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0 (Biology)
- PE/Health 1.0
- Urban Ag 0.5
- Wildlife and Natural Resources 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Plant Science 0.5
- Animal Science 0.5
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Agricultural Business 0.5
- Agricultural Communication 0.5
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Students completing a program of study in AFNR will gain skills necessary for analysis of current and historical issues and trends; application of technologies; safety, health and environmental practices; stewardship of natural resources; and exploration of career opportunities
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Careers in Agriculture Mechanics are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Diesel Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Agriculture Equipment Sales and Service, Contractor/Builder, Small Engine Repair, Farm Equipment Technician/Mechanic, Service Technician, Welding
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 100 Introduction to Agriculture 0.5 CTE 190 Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 192 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics 0.5 CTE 800 Panther Trades - Frontline Ag Solutions 3 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Introduction to Agriculture 0.5
- Introductions to Ag Mechanics 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Advanced Agricultural Mechanics 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Panther Trades - Frontline Ag Solutions 3.0
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Panther Trades - Frontline Ag Solutions 3.0
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Students interested in improving farming technology and enjoy problem solving should pursue the Montana Career Pathway in Agricultural Mechanics
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Careers in Business Management are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Advertising Sales Representative, Business Consultant, Business Operations, Analyst, Chief Executive, Corporate Trainer, Entrepreneur, Human Resource, Manager, Office Assistant, Sales Manager, Small Business Owner
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 101 Technology Orientation 0.25 MIS 101 Media Literacy 0.25 CTE 210 Microsoft Office Certification 0.5 CTE 260 General Business 0.5 CTE 270 Entrepreneurship 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 305 Intro to Hospitality and Tourism 0.5 CTE 205 Agriculture Buisness 0.5 CTE 290 Accounting 1 (A&B for 1 credit total) 0.5 Economics 1 0.5 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Microsoft Office Cert 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Entrepreneur 0.5
- Economics 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Agriculture Business 0.5
- Accounting 0.5
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- General Business 0.5
- Hospitality and Tourism 0.5
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Careers in Building Design and Construction are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Builder, CAD Draftsperson, Carpenter ($41,600+), Cost Estimator, Dry Waller, Electrician, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, Plumber, Stonemason, Tile Setter
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 440 CAD I 0.5 CTE 400 Wood Technology I 1 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 450 Architecture CAD 0.5 CTE 451 Architecture CAD II 0.5 CTE 410 Wood Technology II 1 CTE 415 Carpentry 1 CTE 800 Panther Trades R&R Taylor Construction 3 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Wood Tech I
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- CAD I/Arch CAD
- Panther Trades R&R Taylor
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Woods Tech II
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Carpentry
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A Design & Construction professional will learn and practice designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining structures. Courses in the pathway include drafting, architecture, construction, electricity, sheet metal, HVAC and painting. -
Careers in Design and Construction are:
- In-Demand
Career Examples:
- CAD Technician, Fashion Designer, Home Furnishing Coordinators, Interior Designer, Textiles manufacturing, Textile Designer
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 340 Apparel and Textiles I 0.5 CTE 350 Apparel and Textiles II 0.5 CTE 330 Housing and Interior Design 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 360 Apparel and Textiles III 0.5 CTE 440 CAD I 0.5 CTE 450 Architectural CAD I 0.5 CTE 270 Entrepreneurship 0.5 Art Foundations 1 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Interior Design 0.5
- Apparel and Textiles I 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Apparel and Textiles II 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Apparel and Textiles III 0.5
- CAD I 0.5
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The Design and Construction Career Cluster focused within the Family & Consumer Sciences programs prepares students for designing and planning the built environment and designing and producing visual and textile arts. -
Careers in Finance are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Accountant/Non Profit, Accountant Auditor, Bookkeeper, Certified Public Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Examiner, Personal Financial Advisor, Treasurer/Controller
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 101 Technology Orientation 0.25 MIS 101 Media Literacy 0.25 CTE 210 Microsoft Office Certification 0.5 CTE 380 Personal Finance (PFIN) 0.5 CTE 240 Career Planning 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit Statistics 0.5 CTE 290/91 Accounting I (A&B for 0.5 credit each) 1 CTE 292/93 Accounting II (A&B for .5 credit each) 1 Statistics 0.5 Economics I 0.5 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Microsoft Office Cert 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Career Planning 0.5
- Economics 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Personal Finance 0.5
- Accounting I 0.5
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Statistics 0.5
- PFIN 0.5
- Accounting II
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Careers in Sports Medicine are:
- Incomplete
Career Examples:
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Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 510 Sports Med I: Lower Extremities 0.5 CTE 520 Sports Med I: Upper Extremities 0.5 CTE 530 Sports Med II 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 395 Lifespan of Human Development 0.5 SCI 310 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SCI 200 Biology 1 Sports Performance Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
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Careers in Hospitality and Tourism are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Baker, Caterer, Chefs/Head Cook, Concierge, Food & Beverage Service Manager, Gaming Manager, Hotel Manager, Resort Manager, Tour/Recreation Guide, Entrepreneur
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 300 Culinary Essentials I 0.5 CTE 310 Culinary Essentials II 0.5 CTE 305 Intro to Hospitality 0.5 CTE 320 ProStart Year I 2 CTE 321 ProStart Year I 2 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 310 Culinary Essentials II 0.5 CTE 270 Entrepreneurship 0.5 CTE 290 Accounting I 0.5 CTE 130 Plant Science 0.5 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Culinary Essentials I 0.5
- Plant Science 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Culinary Essentials II 0.5
- Culinary Essentials III 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- ProStart Y 1 2.5
- Accounting I-A 0.5
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- ProStart Y-2 2.0
- Intro to Hosp 0.5
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The Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services. -
Careers in Human Services are:
- In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Early childhood education, Social work, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, Community Health, County extension agent
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 395 Lifespan of Human Development 0.5 CTE 380 Personal Finance 0.5 CTE 300 Culinary Essentials I 0.5 CTE 391 Intro to Education Professions 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 240 Career Planning 0.5 CTE 396 Independent Study Childcare Professions
(can complete 2 semesters for 1 credit)
0.5 Intro to Philosophy 0.5 Sociology 0.5 CTE 310 Culinary Essentials II 0.5 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Culinary Essentials I 0.5
- Career Planning 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Lifespan of Human Development 0.5
- Intro to Ed Pro 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Sociology 0.5
- Personal Finance 0.5
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Independent Study Childcare Professions 0.5-1.0
- Culinary Essentials II
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Students interested in working with individuals across the lifespan and increasing their understanding of the influences on individuals of all ages for personal life and career choices. -
Careers in Information Technology are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Computer Engineer, Database Administrator, Game Developer, Media Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Network Technician, Software Design Engineer, Systems Administrator, Virtual Reality Specialist, Web Architect/Designer
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 101 Technology Orientation 0.25 MIS 101 Media Literacy 0.25 CTE 210 Microsoft Office Certification 0.5 CTE 250 Digital Design 0.5 CTE 245 Computer Coding and Design I 0.5 Cybersecurity 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 246 Computer Coding and Design II 0.5 CTE 247 AP Computer Science 1 STEM 0.5 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Microsoft Office Cert 0.5
- Digital Design 0.5
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- AP Computer Science
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Coding and Design I 0.5
- Coding and Design II 0.
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Cybersecurity 0.5
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Careers in STEM Fields are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Computer Engineer, Database Administrator, Game Developer, Media Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Network Technician, Software Design Engineer, Systems Administrator, Virtual Reality Specialist, Web Architect/Designer
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit CTE 440 Computer-Aided Drafting I 0.5 CTE 445 Engineering CAD I 0.5 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 470 General Technology Education 0.5 CTE 455 CAD/CAM 0.5 CTE 450/51 Architecture CAD I and II 1 CTE 400 Wood Tech I 1 CTE 420/25 Welding I and II 1 STEM 1 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- CAD I/Tech Lab
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Wood Tech I
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Engineering CAD/CADCAM
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- STEM
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STEM careers include planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services in a wide range of areas such as physical science, social science, engineering, laboratory and testing services, and research and development. -
Careers in Welding and Fabrication are:
- High Skill, High Wage, In-Demand
Career Examples:
- Assembler, Certified Welding Inspector, Corrosion Technician, Machinist, Metal Artist, Production Manager, Quality Control Technician, Structural Metal Worker, Welder, Welding Engineer
Course # Course # Foundation Courses (required) Credit MTH 415 Technical Mathematics 1 CTE 420 Welding Technology I 0.5 CTE 440 CAD I 0.5 CTE 400 Wood Technology I 1 Course # Course # Elective Courses (optional) Credit CTE 425 Welding Technology II 0.5 CTE 430 Welding Technology III 2 Welding Independent Study 1 Suggested High School Plan of Study
9th Grade
- English I 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Wood Tech I 1.0
- Tech/Media Orient 0.5
10th Grade
- English II 1.0
- Math 1.0
- Science 1.0
- PE/Health 1.0
- Weld Tech I 0.5
11th Grade
- English 1.0
- Math 1.0
- U.S History 1.0
- Weld Tech II 0.5
12th Grade
- English 1.0
- U.S Government 0.5
- Weld Tech III 2.0
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A welder is a skilled professional specializing in fusing materials to the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) listed for the job at hand. Welders usually work with metals such as steel or aluminum; some work with thermoplastics or ceramics. To weld, cut, shape, braze, solder, or otherwise manipulate a workpiece, welders are well-versed at using an assortment of tools and equipment, including torches, gasses, electrodes, hand tools, wire feeders, filler metals, and industrial chemicals.Certifications are available through American Welding Society (AWS) and Certified Welding Technologies (CWT) among other organizations
Standard Diploma required credits 23
| English/Language Arts | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Social Studies | 2 |
| Science | 2 |
| Health Enhancement | 2 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Career and Technical Education | 1 |
| Technology and Media Literacy | 0.5 |
Beyond High School
There are many options for education and training beyond high school, depending on your career goals.
- Certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Professional degree
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Military Training
For more information on salary projections, labor market demand, and training options, visit the Montana Department of Labor & Industry.