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The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on preparing students for employment in careers that relate to the designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the constructed environment.
Pathway Chart
The Architectural Design (CAD) Pathway prepares students for careers in architecture, civil engineering, and construction industries by developing skills in 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and architectural drafting conventions.
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Secondary Math 2
Choose one or more of the following courses.
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
To be a completer you must pass enough courses to earn 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
CTE Internship
Pathway Chart
The Construction and Structural Systems Pathway prepares students for engaging careers in the construction trades by providing hands-on training in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and construction management concepts.
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Choose one or more of the following courses.
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
To be a completer you must pass enough courses to earn 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Pathway Chart
The Interior Design Pathway prepares students with the skills to apply the elements and principles of design to interiors. Students will learn to determine the scope of a project, develop and present a proposal, and implement a project.
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Choose one or more of the following courses.
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
To be a completer you must pass enough courses to earn 3.0 credits in this Pathway.