Career and Technical Education

Teaching for Tomorrow - Teaching Pathway

This pathway is designed to help students unlock the world of opportunities available in education. Students engage in coursework that covers educational theory, classroom management, and instructional strategies, gaining hands-on experience in Mapleton classrooms. This program equips aspiring teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in diverse educational settings, fostering a new generation of dedicated and effective educators. Participating students will be members of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. This career and technical student organization (CTSO) supports students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences education programs. Student leaders in this pathway will attend the State Leadership Conference in Denver each April.

• EDU courses can also earn English 11 or English 12 credit

Health Science Pathway – This pathway gives students the foundation knowledge to be successful in a wide range of medical careers. The Academy CTE Health Science Pathway provides biology and anatomy foundational knowledge to support students interested in earning industry credentials in several career pathways including nurse practitioner positions, dental hygienist positions, and physical therapy aid positions.

Participating students will be members of the Future Health Professionals career and technical student organization, which develops leadership and technical skills through a program of motivation, awareness, and recognition. Academy’s HOSA student leaders will attend the Student Leadership Conference in Denver each February.

Industry credentials available in this pathway include:

• NCCA Personal Trainer Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• National Certification for ICD-10 and Medical Billing
• National Opticianry Competency Examination
• Dementia Care Certification
• Physical Therapy Aide
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians
• QMAP-Qualified Medication Administration Person
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Dental Assisting
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
• Certified Patient Care Technician
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
• EKG - CET Technician
• Phlebotomist Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
• National Health Science Certification

Business Management Pathway - This pathway gives students opportunities to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and develop skills to build and manage their own businesses. With a focus on building project management and leadership skills, students will engage in digital marketing, customer relationship management, sales, and small business management projects. Participating students will be members of the Future Business Leaders of America student organization, which inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. GLA’s student leaders will attend the State Leadership Conference in Denver each spring.

Industry credentials available in this pathway include:

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification
• IC3 Global Standard 6
• Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
• PMI Project Management Ready
• QuickBooks
• Social Media Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Google Ads Certification
• Salesforce CRM certification (Trailhead)
• START (Skills, Tasks, and Results)
• Facebook Blueprint Certification
• CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
• Certified Scrum Master Phlebotomist
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
• National Health Science Certification 

Career Exploration Pathway – Student opportunities in this pathway are created in collaboration with educators, business representatives, and community stakeholders and create locally responsive, relevant work-based, and school-based learning experiences. Students demonstrate competency in Postsecondary Workforce Readiness (PWR), which leads to technical skill attainment in any chosen occupation with a focus on high-wage occupations or high-skill in high-demand industries that promote self-sufficiency. Students create individual career plans that may incorporate credentials from the Career Development Incentive Program Approved Program List

Participating students will be members of the Successful Career Students of Colorado (SC)2 Career and technical student organization (CTSO), supporting ongoing human relations, employability, career awareness, and leadership development. Up to 12 MEC Prep students will attend the (SC)2 Student Leadership Conference in Denver each April.

Digital Media and Communications Pathway – This pathway immerses students in production-based coursework, where they create visual designs and publications. Utilizing the latest technology, students will develop a comprehensive portfolio of products that effectively communicate ideas and information in various formats. Participating students will be Colorado Technology Student Association (TSA) members. Involvement in TSA benefits teachers and students in helping relate class activities to local and national technology-oriented competitive events. MESA’s TSA student leaders will attend the Student Leadership Conference in Denver each February.

Industry credentials available in this pathway include:

• Adobe Certified Professional: Graphic Design & Illustrations Using Adobe Illustrator
• (Ai)
• Adobe XD Credential

Technical Theater/Theater Design Pathway – This pathway puts students at the heart of the action in the studio, on the stage, or even in the sound booth. Using the sophisticated performance rooms and professional production equipment located in the Mapleton Arts Center, students hone their skills in theatrical production.

Participating students will be members of the Colorado Technology Student Association, a national non-profit devoted exclusively to the needs of students with a dedicated interest in technology. PASB’s TSA student leaders will attend the Student Leadership Conference in Denver each February.

Industry credentials available in this pathway:

• OSHA 10 hour General Industry Training Department of Labor
• OSHA 30 hour General Industry Training Department of Labor
• USITT eSET BACKstage Exam
• USITT eSet Level 1: Basic Terms and Safety Exam
• USITT eSet Level 2: Audio Exam, Costume Exam, Lighting and Electrics Exam, Projections
• Exam, Rigging Exam, Wardrobe Exam
• USITT eSet Level 3: Practical Exam

Engineering and Technology Pathway – This pathway prepares students for engineering and technology careers. This pathway offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, as well as information technology and robotics. Students engage in project-based learning, using modern tools and technologies to solve real-world problems, which helps them develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills. Participating students will be members of the Colorado Technology Student Association, a national non-profit devoted exclusively to the needs of students with a dedicated interest in technology.

Industry credentials available in this pathway include:

• Solidworks
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP)
• Autodesk Certified User (ACU)
• WCA Green Credential
• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) 1.0 IPC-A-610
• Industry 4.0 Associate - Basic Operations
• Industry 4.0 Associate - Advanced Operations
• Industry 4.0 Associate - Robotic Systems Operations
• Industry 4.0 Associate - IIOT, Networking, and Data Analytics
• Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist
• Industry 4.0 Specialist - Mechanical Systems  
• Automation Fundamentals
• Pre-Engineering Certification  
• Robotics Certification
• NC3 GreenApple Labs Certifications: Electrical  
• A+
• CASP+ (Advanced Security Practitioner)
• Cloud Essentials+
• CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)