Career & Technical Education
CTE Pathways at Warden School District
Agricultural Education
“These classes and programs set students up to be able to go into the workforce with livable wage earning career opportunities.”
Business & Marketing
“Students learn how to solve problems, collaborate with others, and explore different career pathways."
Family & Consumer Science
"These transferable skills are valuable in virtually every career field and support lifelong learning and career success."
Skilled & Technical Science
"Students become more self-reliant while developing skills they can use throughout their lives."
STEM
"Students gain valuable experience working with real-world data while making a positive impact."
At Warden School District, we’ve organized individual courses into connected career pathways. Instead of taking standalone elective CTE classes, students can now follow thoughtfully designed sequences of coursework that build knowledge, strengthen technical skills, and create meaningful connections between the classroom and the workplace.
Through CTE pathways in Agricultural Education, students are exploring agriculture from every angle. Whether their interests lie in greenhouse management, animal science, veterinary medicine, landscaping, agronomy, or agricultural business, each pathway is intentionally designed to build knowledge and skills over time.
| Pathway | For Grades | Classes | Opportunities Beyond the Classroom |
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| Greenhouse or Floral Operations and Management | 9-12 |
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| Landscaping and Grounds Keeping Management | 9-12 |
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| Agriculture Business Operations and Management | 9-12 |
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| Animal Science Industry Certification | 9-12 |
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| Veterinary Technician Certification | 9-12 |
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Through CTE pathways in Business & Marketing, students discover how creativity and technology can open doors to exciting careers and lifelong opportunities in the arts, computer science, or digital technology.
| Pathway | For Grades | Classes | Opportunities Beyond the Classroom |
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| Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | 9-12 |
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| Information & Technology | 9-12 |
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Every community depends on people who choose to serve others: teachers who inspire young minds, healthcare professionals who care for patients, and leaders who strengthen their communities. Through CTE pathways in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Health Science, students gain hands-on experience while developing the knowledge, confidence, and workplace skills that prepare them for meaningful careers.
| Pathway | For Grades | Classes | Opportunities Beyond the Classroom |
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| Educational Careers | 10-12 |
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| Medical Careers/Athletic Training Course Sequences | 9-12 |
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Through Warden School District’s Skilled & Technical Sciences pathways, students can learn how to transform ideas into something real, developing technical skills, creative thinking, and confidence along the way.
| Pathway | For Grades | Classes | Opportunities Beyond the Classroom |
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| Architecture & Construction Course Sequences | 9-12 |
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| Metals Course Sequence | 9-12 |
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| Agriculture Mechanics Course Sequences | 10-12 |
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| Podcasting (Arts, A/V Technology & Communications) | 9-12 |
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At Warden School District, students are preparing to ask thoughtful questions, find practical solutions, and approach challenges with confidence through CTE pathways in STEM. By connecting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with hands-on learning, students discover that solving problems isn’t just for the classroom, it’s a skill they can use throughout their lives.
| Pathway | For Grades | Classes | Opportunities Beyond the Classroom |
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| Engineering & Technology - Science & Math | 9-12 |
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| Energy Management Course Sequences | 11-12 |
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Through CTE pathways in Agricultural Education, students are exploring agriculture from every angle. Whether their interests lie in greenhouse management, animal science, veterinary medicine, landscaping, agronomy, or agricultural business, each pathway is intentionally designed to build knowledge and skills over time.
Pathway For Grades Classes Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Greenhouse or Floral Operations and Management 9-12 - Plant Science
- Horticultural Science
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
- Floriculture
- internships with BFI, Pureline, Florist Desert Rose, Floral Occasions, Florist in the Garden
Landscaping and Grounds Keeping Management 9-12 - Plant Science
- Horticultural Science
- Landscaping and Grounds Keeping
- internships with Desert Green Turf, Van Well Nursery, Golf Course
Agriculture Business Operations and Management 9-12 - Plant Science
- Agronomy
- Agriculture Business and Leadership
- internships with Wilbur-Ellis, CHS, Simplot, Valley Ag
Animal Science Industry Certification 9-12 - Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources (AFNR)
- Animal Science
- Advanced Animal Science/Natural Resources
- internships with Wilbur-Ellis, CHS, Simplot, Valley Ag
- certification
Veterinary Technician Certification 9-12 - Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources (AFNR)
- Animal Science
- Advanced Vet Tech Certification
- internships/work-study
- certification
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Through CTE pathways in Business & Marketing, students discover how creativity and technology can open doors to exciting careers and lifelong opportunities in the arts, computer science, or digital technology.
Pathway For Grades Classes Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 9-12 - Commercial Photography
- Ceramics
- Jewelry Design (for grades 11-12)
N/A Information & Technology 9-12 - Intro Computer Science
- Microsoft Office Computer Applications
- certification
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Every community depends on people who choose to serve others: teachers who inspire young minds, healthcare professionals who care for patients, and leaders who strengthen their communities. Through CTE pathways in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Health Science, students gain hands-on experience while developing the knowledge, confidence, and workplace skills that prepare them for meaningful careers.
Pathway For Grades Classes Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Educational Careers 10-12 - Intro to Education
- Teaching Academy
- internships
Medical Careers/Athletic Training Course Sequences 9-12 - Health
- Sports Medicine 1
- Sports Medicine 2
- Medical Careers Internship
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Through Warden School District’s Skilled & Technical Sciences pathways, students can learn how to transform ideas into something real, developing technical skills, creative thinking, and confidence along the way.
Pathway For Grades Classes Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Architecture & Construction Course Sequences 9-12 - Beginning Woods
- Advanced Woods
- Custom Construction
- internships
- work-study
- job shadows
Metals Course Sequence 9-12 - Beginning Metals Works/Welding
- Advanced Metals
- Career Applications Welding
- internships
- work-study
Agriculture Mechanics Course Sequences 10-12 - Beginning Metals or Beginning Woods
- Beginning Ag Mechanics
- Advanced Ag Mechanics
- internships
- work-study
Podcasting (Arts, A/V Technology & Communications) 9-12 - Podcasting
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At Warden School District, students are preparing to ask thoughtful questions, find practical solutions, and approach challenges with confidence through CTE pathways in STEM. By connecting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with hands-on learning, students discover that solving problems isn’t just for the classroom, it’s a skill they can use throughout their lives.
Pathway For Grades Classes Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Engineering & Technology - Science & Math 9-12 - Financial Math
- Applied Math
N/A Energy Management Course Sequences 11-12 - Energy Management Technology
- Energy Management Internship