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IntroductionCareer & Technical EducationKentucky Career & Technical Education programs over the years have provided many students with the opportunity to prepare for careers in several different career pathways. At John Hardin a student can enter into a sequence of classes in the fields of Business, Marketing, Agriculture, Technology, or Family & Consumer Science that will prepare them to meet the benchmarks set forth by the state to be considered "Career Ready". In order to meet these benchmarks a student must complete a sequence of courses within one of the specific career pathways and pass an industry readiness exam within that field before graduation. The majority of the courses offered in Career & Technical Education are elective classes that students can choose to enter at the beginning of high school and complete before graduation. Many students will choose their elective courses randomly throughout their high school careers. With these new standards, our goal is to provide students with advice and direction that will allow them to choose a sequence of courses within a career pathway to better prepare them for a career field that will interest them and allow them to be competitive in a constantly changing job market. College & Career ReadinessThe following chart outlines the benchmarks set forth by the state of Kentucky in order for a student to be considered college ready, career ready, or both. John Hardin provides many opportunities for students to be successful in both areas.
KOSSA Testing to Determine Career ReadinessIn order for a student to be tested in a career area they must complete a certain number of courses in a given career major and then will take the "Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment " (KOSSA) within that specific area. For each area tested students will take a 100 multiple choice question exam and complete one open response question. In order to score proficient students must score a minimum of 70% on the multiple choice exam and score a proficient or distinguished on the open response. Students who achieve this minimum score will receive a certificate in areas they pass and will be recognized at senior awards night in the spring. For every student that passes the KOSSA test the school will receive credit towards it's accountability and a 1/2 bonus point if they have achieved "College Readiness" status. Career Majors Available at JHHSThe following tables outline courses & career majors available through the Career & Technical Department at John Hardin. Each table outlines the sequence of courses available and what should be taken to complete a specific career major. Students that complete a career major will receive a diploma certificate from the State Department and will be eligible to receive credit hours throughout the Kentucky Community College Network within the state. Completion of these courses will help prepare students for a career &/or college within each career field. Business MajorsBusiness Management 4 or more classes – 1 required; 2 recommended; 1 general or elective
Management/Entrepreneurship 4 or more classes—2 required Courses; 2 general
Marketing 4 or more classes – 2 required courses; 2 general
Sports Marketing 4 or more classes—2 required; 2 general
Fashion Marketing 4 or more classes—2 required course; 2 general
Family & Consumer Science MajorsConsumer & Family Management 4 or more courses—3 recommended courses; 1 elective
Early Childhood Education 4 or more courses –3 recommended; 1 elective
Agriculture MajorsProduction 4 or more courses – At least 2 recommended; 2 elective
Horticulture 4 or more courses –At least 2 recommended; 2 elective
Agriscience 4 or more courses – At least 2 recommended; 2 elective
Agribusiness Agribusiness is a sub major because while a student may compete the major, there is no test to receive college credit. This major is only to be completed along with another one of the three majors listed above. 4 or more courses –At least 2 recommended; 2 elective
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