A career pathway is a broad grouping of careers that share similar characteristics. It is recommended that students consider their career interests when selecting elective coursework and activities. All LASD students have completed interest surveys that indicated a recommended Career Cluster. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has grouped Career Clusters into the following five career pathways:Arts and Communication; Business, Finance, and Information Technology; Engineering and Industrial Technology; Human Services; Science and Health.
Arts and Communications
Designed to cultivate students' awareness, interpretation, application and production of visual, verbal and written work.
- Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Related Electives
Elements of Art
Principals of Design
Careers in Art
AP Art History
Drawing
Ceramics
Design in 3D
AP Studio Art Breadth
AP Studio Art Concentration
Photojournalism
Today's Law
Webpage Design
Computer Aided Drafting and Design I/II
Communication Systems/Video Production
Later Twentieth-Century American Literature
Theatre Arts
Mythology and Legends
Speech
Baking and Pastry
Culinary Arts
Fiber Arts
Child Development/Parenting
Surviving the Real World
*Recommended Activities: Band, Chorus Orchestra, Fall and Spring Play – Also select clubs based on your interests.
Possible SUN ATI Programs:Advertising Art and Design
Business, Finance and Information Technology
Designed to prepare students for careers in the world of business, finance and information services.
- Career Clusters: Information and Technology; Finance, Business Management and Administration; Marketing
Related Electives
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Today's Law
Accounting I
Accounting II
Webpage Design
Computer Programming
Independent Study in Computer Science
Technology Exploration
Independent Study in Technology Education
Computer Aided Drafting and Design I/II
Communication Systems/Video Production
Speech
Economics
*Recommended Activities:Select clubs based on your interests.
Possible SUN ATI Programs:Advertising Art and Design; Computer & Networking Technology
Engineering and Industrial Technology
Designed to cultivate students' interest, awareness and application to areas related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems.
- Career Clusters: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Manufacturing; Architecture and Construction
Related Electives
Elements of Art
Principals of Design
Drawing
Ceramics
Design in 3D
Photojournalism
Accounting I
Webpage Design
Computer Programming
Independent Study in Computer Science
Technology Exploration
Energy, Power, and Transportation
Independent Study in Technology Education
Computer Aided Drafting and Design I/II
Communication Systems/Video Production
Speech
*Recommended Activities: Select clubs based on your interests.
Possible SUN ATI Programs:Advanced Precision; Machining; Advanced Wood Products; Manufacturing; Auto Technology; Carpentry; Collision Repair Technology; Diesel and Truck Technology
Human Services
Designed to cultivate students' interests, skills and experience for employment in careers related to families and human needs.
- Career Clusters: Government and Public Administration; Education and Training; Human Services; Hospitality and Tourism; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Related Electives
Today's Law
Accounting I
Communication Systems/Video Production
Speech
Baking and Pastry
Culinary Arts
Fiber Arts
Child Development/Parenting
Surviving the Real World
Psychology
Sociology
Foreign Language
*Recommended Activities: Select clubs based on your interests.
Possible SUN ATI Programs:Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts
Science and Health
Designed to cultivate students' interest in the life, physical and behavioral sciences. In addition, the planning, managing and providing of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information and biochemistry research development.
- Career Clusters: Science. Technology, Engineering, and Math; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Health Sciences
Related Electives
Today's Law
Accounting I
Communication Systems/Video Production
Speech
Baking and Pastry
Culinary Arts
Fiber Arts
Child Development/Parenting
Surviving the Real World
Psychology
Sociology
Anatomy and Physiology
Sports and Fitness
*Recommended Activities: Evangelical Volunteer & also select clubs based on your interests.
Possible SUN ATI Programs: Advanced Wood Products; Manufacturing; Dental Health; Health Professionals