CTE Pathways
MONTANA CAREER PATHWAYS Career and Technical Education
- Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR)
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Business Management
- Building Design and Construction
- Design and Construction
- Finance
- Sports Medicine
- Hospitality and Tourism Pathway
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- STEM
- Welding & Fabrication
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR)
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 # | Foundation Courses (required) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 100 | Introduction to Agriculture | 0.5 |
| SCI 200 | Biology | 1.0 |
| 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
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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
Agricultural Mechanics
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 # | Foundation Courses (required) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 100 | Introduction to Agriculture | 0.5 |
| CTE 190 | Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics | 0.5 |
| Course # | Elective Courses (optional) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 192 | Advanced Agricultural Mechanics | 0.5 |
| CTE 800 | Panther Trades - Frontline Ag Solutions | 3.0 |
Suggested High School Plan of Study
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Students interested in improving farming technology and enjoy problem solving should pursue the Montana Career Pathway in Agricultural Mechanics
Business Management
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 # | 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 # | 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
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See CTE department head, and/or Belgrade High School Counselors for more information
Building Design and Construction
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 # | Foundation Courses (required) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 440 | CAD I | 0.5 |
| CTE 400 | Wood Technology I |
1.0 |
| Course # | Elective Courses (optional) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 450 | Architecture CAD | 0.5 |
| CTE 451 | Architecture CAD II |
0.5 |
| CTE 410 | Wood Technology II | 1.0 |
| CTE 415 | Carpentry | 1.0 |
| CTE 800 | Panther Trades R&R Taylor Construction | 3.0 |
Suggested High School Plan of Study
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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.
Design and Construction
Careers in Design and Construction are:
In-Demand
Career Examples:
CAD Technician, Fashion Designer, Home Furnishing Coordinators, Interior Designer, Textiles manufacturing, Textile Designer
| 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 # | 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 | 1.0 |
Suggested High School Plan of Study
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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.
Finance
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 # | 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 # | Elective Courses (optional) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics | 0.5 | |
| CTE 290/91 | Accounting I (A&B for 0.5 credit each) |
1.0 |
| CTE 292/93 | Accounting II (A&B for .5 credit each) | 1.0 |
| Statistics | 0.5 | |
| Economics I | 0.5 |
Suggested High School Plan of Study
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See CTE department head, and/or Belgrade High School Counselors for more information
Sports Medicine
Careers in Sports Medicine are:
Incomplete
Career Examples:
Incomplete
| 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 # | Elective Courses (optional) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 395 | Lifespan of Human Development | 0.5 |
| SCI 310 | Anatomy & Physiology |
1.0 |
| SCI 200 | Biology | 1.0 |
| Sports Performance |
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Incomplete
Hospitality and Tourism Pathway
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 # | 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 | 2.0 |
| CTE 321 | ProStart Year I | 2.0 |
| 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
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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.
Human 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 # | 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 # | 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
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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.
Information Technology
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 # | 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 # | Elective Courses (optional) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 246 | Computer Coding and Design II | 0.5 |
| CTE 247 | AP Computer Science |
1.0 |
| STEM | 0.5 |
Suggested High School Plan of Study
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See CTE department head, and/or Belgrade High School Counselors for more information
STEM
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 # | Foundation Courses (required) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 440 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 0.5 |
| CTE 445 | Engineering CAD I |
0.5 |
| 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 | 1.0 |
| CTE 400 | Wood Tech I | 1.0 |
| CTE 420/25 | Welding I and II | 1.0 |
| STEM | 1.0 |
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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.
Welding & Fabrication
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 # | Foundation Courses (required) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 415 | Technical Mathematics | 1.0 |
| CTE 420 | Welding Technology I |
0.5 |
| CTE 440 | CAD I | 0.5 |
| CTE 400 | Wood Technology I | 1.0 |
| Course # | Elective Courses (optional) | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CTE 425 | Welding Technology II | 0.5 |
| CTE 430 | Welding Technology III |
2.0 |
| Welding Independent Study | 1.0 |
Suggested High School Plan of Study
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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
Belgrade High School Graduation Requirements
Standard Diploma required credits 23
| English/Language Arts | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Social Studies | 2.0 |
| Science | 2.0 |
| Health Enhancement | 2.0 |
| Fine Arts | 1.0 |
| Career and Technical Education | 1.0 |
| 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 lmi.mt.gov