Earn college credit and save money, too!

Participating in the Career Pathways program

at your high school is an excellent way to learn

about the career you are interested in while

earning free college credit. Once you successfully

complete the program, you will save time and

money when you enroll at Seminole State to

further your education in the field of your choice.

Seminole County Public Schools is committed to providing

educational environments conducive to learning for all students

and free of all forms of harassment or discrimination.

No student shall be excluded from participation in, be denied

the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or harassment

in any program conducted by SCPS on the basis of race, color,

national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, marital status, age,

religion, political or religious beliefs or any other bias

prohibited by law.

The contents of this brochure were developed under a grant

from the U.S. Department of Education. The contents do

not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of

Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the

federal government.

What is Career Pathways?

Career Pathways, a cooperative effort between

Seminole County Public Schools and Seminole

State College, allows students to prepare for

college and a career.

The pathways are available in more than a dozen

high school disciplines and are tied to career

programs at Seminole State. Depending on the

specific career path, students can earn up to 12

college credits for high school work, a savings

of up to $1,200.

A diverse learning community

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity College

Earn free college credit for your high school successes!

Career Pathways

Many Career Pathways

programs prepare students

specifically for the

Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award.

Explore career interests by taking a

sequence of Career and Technical Education

courses in high school.

Complete the required sequence of high

school courses with a “B” average.

Pass an assessment based on your

selected career pathway. Tests are usually

administered in April or May of each year.

Graduate from high school.

Enroll in Seminole State and complete

at least one college-credit course. Dual

enrollment credits do not qualify. (Career

Pathways credits may be applied up to 24

months after high school graduation.)

Complete and submit a form to have the

credits posted on your transcript.

How Does Career Pathways Work?Steps to receive college credit for high school courses:

Pick Your PathwayCareer Pathways programs are offered in the following areas:

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Program and elective requirements vary by

college or university, so please verify the

requirements of each school you

are considering.

The Advantages

Participating in Career Pathways offers:

Free college credits.

At Seminole State, you don’t have to pay for credits

that you earn through Career Pathways, a savings of

up to $1,200, depending on the career pathway.

Eligibility for a Bright Futures Scholarship.

Career Pathways credits taken in the appropriate

sequence help students satisfy requirements for the

Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award.

Check with your guidance counselor or the Bright

Futures website at FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/

ssfad/bf for more information.

College credit transferability.

In many Associate in Science degrees and college

credit certificates, your Career Pathways credits

may serve as part of the program requirements or

as elective credits. If you earn an Associate in Arts

transfer degree, your credits may serve as an elective

toward your A.A. degree.

Career Pathways can help you choose a productive,

well-paid field and give you a head start on earning

credits toward your degree or certificate.

Accounting

Allied Health

Architectural Drafting

Automotive Service Technology

Business Software Applications

Computer Programming

Culinary Arts (available through

Valencia College)

Digital Design/Web Design/

New Media

Drafting and Design Technology

Early Childhood Education

Interior Design Services

Television Production

Example:

Take these high school courses:

Digital Design 1Digital Design 2

Pass this assessment:

Written exam and project

Earn these credits at Seminole State:

Introduction to Digital Media (DIG 2000) (3 credits)

Potential savings:

Over $300 + books

Programs may vary by high school.

Please see the Seminole County

Public Schools website for specific

programs in each high school.