Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an essential component of the high school curriculum. For many students, it represents as much as a third of their high school experience. It is a critical component in meeting the needs of students in academic achievement, career exploration, career preparation and leadership development. Successful transition to post secondary education, work or the military is one of the goals of Kentucky's educational system. The percentage of students making successful transition is a component of the high school accountability index.
Career Pathways - Harlan County High School
Program: Agriculture Education
Advisory Committee:
Advisory Committee
2020-2021: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2021-2022: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2022-2023: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2023-2024: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2024-2025: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
Instructor: Timothy Curry
Contact: timothy.curry@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3546
Program of Studies: This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and agricultural and food products processing.
Best Practice/Required Courses: Program of Studies, Locally Created Secondary-Postsecondary Program of Studies (KCTCS Henderson CC)
Courses Offered at HCHS: 030715 - Principles of Agriculture Science and Technology, 010611 - Introduction to Greenhouse and Crop Production, 010641 - Greenhouse Technology, 010121 - Agriculture Employability Skills
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO): FFA
Test List: iCEV Bayer Crop and Plant Science OR EOP Horticulture
Dual-Credit/Articulation Agreements: "Articulation" is a term used for insuring that schools at secondary and post-secondary levels work together to assist students in progressing smoothly from secondary to post-secondary programs. Defined as "a process for linking two or more educational systems within a community to help students make a smooth transition from one level to another without experiencing delays, duplication of courses, or loss of credit."
By way of End of Program (EOP) Assessments, Dual-Credit Opportunities/Articulation Agreements are available for each of the programs offered at Harlan County High School including (Business & Marketing Education, Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture Education, & Engineering Technology).
Statewide Articulation Agreements by End of Program Assessment can be found at https://education.ky.gov/CTE/ArtAgree/Pages/Art_Agree-EOP.aspx.
Program: Family & Consumer Science
Advisory Committee:
Advisory Committee
2020-2021: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2021-2022: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2022-2023: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2023-2024: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2024-2025: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
Instructor:
Contact: (606) 574-2020 x3584, 3583
Program of Studies: The Culinary and Food Service Pathway addresses a skill set necessary for success in the
culinary industry. The courses in this pathway will help students develop skills in early career
ladder positions and promote continuing education at the post-secondary level preparing for
careers associated with restaurants, institutional food service, hospitality, and catering, as well as
food and beverage operations.
Best Practice/Required Courses: Program of Studies, Locally Created Secondary-Postsecondary Program of Studies (KCTCS Somerset CC)
Courses Offered at HCHS: 200441 - Foods & Nutrition, 200411 - Culinary I, 200412 - Culinary II, 200442 - Advanced Foods & Nutrition
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO): FCCLA
Test List: AAFCS Pre-PAC Culinary Arts OR ProStart Certificate of Achievement OR EOP Culinary and Food Services
Dual-Credit/Articulation Agreements: "Articulation" is a term used for insuring that schools at secondary and post-secondary levels work together to assist students in progressing smoothly from secondary to post-secondary programs. Defined as "a process for linking two or more educational systems within a community to help students make a smooth transition from one level to another without experiencing delays, duplication of courses, or loss of credit."
By way of End of Program (EOP) Assessments, Dual-Credit Opportunities/Articulation Agreements are available for each of the programs offered at Harlan County High School including (Business & Marketing Education, Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture Education, & Engineering Technology).
Statewide Articulation Agreements by End of Program Assessment can be found at https://education.ky.gov/CTE/ArtAgree/Pages/Art_Agree-EOP.aspx.
Program: Business & Marketing Education
Advisory Committee:
Advisory Committee
2020-2021: Fall Meeting Agenda & Minutes, Spring Meeting Agenda & Minutes
2021-2022: Fall Meeting Agenda, Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Agenda, Spring Meeting Minutes
2022-2023: Fall Meeting Agenda, Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Agenda, Spring Meeting Minutes
2023-2024: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Agenda, Minutes
2024-2025: Fall Meeting Agenda, Fall Meeting Minutes
Instructors: Scotty Bailey, Matt Jones, Kim North, Jonathan Wireman
Contact: scotty.bailey@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3563, matthew.jones@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3597, kim.north@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3562, jonathan.wireman@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3565
Program of Studies: This pathway focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial
messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that
prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes
instruction in advertising theory; marketing strategy; advertising design and production methods;
campaign methods and techniques; media management; related principles of business
management; and applicable technical and equipment skills.
Best Practice/Required Courses: Program of Studies
Courses Offered at HCHS: 060112 - Digital Literacy, 060751 - Multi-Media Publishing, 080716 - Principles of Marketing, 080717 - Marketing Applications (Advanced), 081512 - Promotional Apps & Media, 060111 - Business and Marketing Essentials, 070750 - Microsoft Office Specialist, 060109 - Ethical Leadership, 060199 - Web Page Design
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO): FBLA
Test List: ASK Marketing, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop OR (High Demand Option) ASK Marketing, MOS Word, MOS Excel, MOS Powerpoint OR EOP Marketing
Dual-Credit/Articulation Agreements: "Articulation" is a term used for insuring that schools at secondary and post-secondary levels work together to assist students in progressing smoothly from secondary to post-secondary programs. Defined as "a process for linking two or more educational systems within a community to help students make a smooth transition from one level to another without experiencing delays, duplication of courses, or loss of credit."
By way of End of Program (EOP) Assessments, Dual-Credit Opportunities/Articulation Agreements are available for each of the programs offered at Harlan County High School including (Business & Marketing Education, Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture Education, & Engineering Technology).
Statewide Articulation Agreements by End of Program Assessment can be found at https://education.ky.gov/CTE/ArtAgree/Pages/Art_Agree-EOP.aspx.
Program: Engineering Technology
Advisory Committee:
Advisory Committee
2020-2021: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2021-2022: 2021-2022, Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
2022-2023: 2022-2023, Fall Meeting Agenda & Minutes
2023-2024: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Agenda & Minutes
2024-2025: Fall Meeting Minutes, Spring Meeting Minutes
Instructors: Lindsey Rich, Garett Bolin
Contact: lindsey.rich@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3594, garett.bolin@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3543
Program of Studies: This pathway prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design,
development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end product systems for specific uses including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and
containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of
computers and remote control with operating systems. Mechanical Engineers design, develop,
build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices including tools, engines, and
machines.
Best Practice/Required Courses: Program of Studies, Locally Created Secondary-Postsecondary Program of Studies (Eastern Kentucky University)
Courses Offered at HCHS: 210221 - Engineering I, 210118 - Mechanical Engineering, 210117 - Advanced Design Applications, 210110 - Engineering Capstone, 332001 - Introduction to 3D Printing Technology, 110701 - AP Computer Science A, 110711 - AP Computer Science Principles
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO): TSA
News: Pigmans Announce Scholarship Program for HCHS Pre-Engineering, Computer Science Students
Test List: EOP REC-Foundation Pre-Engineering Certification
Dual-Credit/Articulation Agreements: "Articulation" is a term used for insuring that schools at secondary and post-secondary levels work together to assist students in progressing smoothly from secondary to post-secondary programs. Defined as "a process for linking two or more educational systems within a community to help students make a smooth transition from one level to another without experiencing delays, duplication of courses, or loss of credit."
By way of End of Program (EOP) Assessments, Dual-Credit Opportunities/Articulation Agreements are available for each of the programs offered at Harlan County High School including (Business & Marketing Education, Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture Education, & Engineering Technology).
Statewide Articulation Agreements by End of Program Assessment can be found at https://education.ky.gov/CTE/ArtAgree/Pages/Art_Agree-EOP.aspx.
Instructors:
Tim McElyea - tim.mcelyea@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3579
Scott Johnson - scott.johnson@harlan.kyschools.us, (606) 574-2020 x3578
Program of Studies: This pathway introduces students to the theory and practice of military science, life in the U.S.
Army and prepares them for cadet status (Junior ROTC or JROTC) or for service as
commissioned reserve or active duty officers (Senior AROTC or ROTC). Programs are offered
as adjuncts to regular high school instructional programs.
Best Practice/Required Courses: Program of Studies, Locally Created Secondary-Postsecondary Program of Studies (Eastern Kentucky University)
Courses Offered at HCHS: 580240 - JROTC I, 580241 - JROTC II, 580242 - JROTC III, 580243 - JROTC IV, 508244 - JROTC Leadership
Test List: JROTC 3-Year Certificate of Training
Career Pathways - Kentucky Community & Technical College System
Contact
- Scott Pace
scott.pace@harlan.kyschools.us
Extension # 2047 - David Hensley
david.hensley1@harlan.kyschools.us
Extension # 2017
- Phone: (606) 573-4330
Fax: (606) 573-5767