Career And College Prep

Business, Finance & Marketing Education

Get Ahead of the Curve

Everyone is looking for ways to ensure they stand out in a crowd of applicants. By exploring your business options now, you can get a leg up on the competition.

Which pathways are offered?

Business Administration—This pathway focuses on planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.


Marketing—This pathway focuses on planning, coordinating, and implementing marketing strategies, advertising, promotion, and public relations activities.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*

Some of the jobs include:

  • Administrative assistant
  • Copywriter
  • Promotions manager
  • Administrative services manager
  • Retail sales workers

*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

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What could my future look like in this career field?**

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**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.

Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?

  • ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
  • CTE Skill Certifications:
    • Customer Service
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Business Management
    • Marketing 1
    • Retailing

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