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Lesson Introduction
All Aspects of an Industry
Program of Study
Coherent Sequence of Courses
Earning an Endorsement
Example
In Grade 12, Travis is taking Accounting II and has paid employment as an accounts receivable clerk at a small technology company. Based on the CTE courses Travis has completed, he is on track to earn an endorsement for Finance.
| CTE Course Name | Career Cluster | Units | Advanced? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Business Marketing, and Finance | Finance | 1 | No |
| Money Matters | Finance | 1 | No |
| Principles of Information Technology | IT | 1 | No |
| Accounting I | Finance | 1 | No |
| Accounting II | Finance | 2 | Yes |
Industry-Recognized Certificates and Credentials
Examples of Industry-Recognized Certificates
The table below illustrates the types of certificates, credentials, and licensures available to students in CTE programs of study.
| Transportation | STEM | Health Sciences |
|---|---|---|
|
Sales, Service, Parts POS OSHA CareerSafe® Automotive Parts Clerk Reservationist Loss Management Specialist |
Mechanical Engineer POS OSHA CareerSafe® AutoCAD® Certified User AutoCAD® Civil 3D Revit Architecture |
Nutritionist POS OSHA CareerSafe® Pre-Pac Food Science Fundamentals Pre-Pac Nutrition, Food, & Wellness Registered Dietetic Technician |
|
Automotive Service POS OSHA CareerSafe® Alternate Fuels Technician Automobile/Light Truck Automotive Service Excellence |
Environmental Engineer POS OSHA CareerSafe® NCCR Alternative Energy Level 1 Student Electronics Tech Autodesk Inventor® Certified User |
EMT POS Heartsaver® CPR Emergency Care Attendant EMT-1 EMT-Licensed Paramedic State Cert. NREMT |
Myths and Facts About Student Licensures and Certifications
Quick Check
Lesson Review
Lesson Conclusion