Pre-Apprenticeships & Career Pathways
Oak Hills Local School District is committed to providing students with a wide range of opportunities to achieve their goals. Whether you are aiming for college, the military, or the workforce, our pathways offer tailored programs & guidance to help you succeed. Explore your options & find the path that’s right for you!
Each pre-apprenticeship & career pathway is designed for students to complete a curriculum that will prepare them for entry-level positions within their desired career. Once the required curriculum is completed, students are eligible to do an in-depth career exploration, typically completed during their senior year.
All Pre-Apprenticeships & Career Pathways require a grade of C or better in the required coursework. Enhancing coursework is available in the curriculum to support students through their career exploration (however, it is not required to participate in the programs).
Architecture & Construction
The Architecture and Construction pre-apprenticeship pathway combines various roles in the construction field, including hands-on learning opportunities, and project management application. This pathway couples well with Business & Entrepreneurship courses that are available for students who are interested in Project Management.
Required Courses: Algebra I -- Geometry -- English II
Enhancing Courses:
- Building Foundations 101: An Introduction to Construction
- Building Futures 102
- Advanced Carpentry & Design 103
- Architectural Drawing
Business Partners:
Information Technology
The Information Technology pre-apprenticeship pathway prepares students for in-demand, high paying jobs in fields such as system administration, database management, cybersecurity, software development, and web development. Students have the option to participate in the University of Cincinnati Early IT Program, giving them the opportunity to complete their entire freshman year as an IT major while still in high school. This program, if successfully completed, leads to numerous internship opportunities, as well as automatic acceptance into the IT program as a sophomore at UC. This pathway program couples well with the engineering and computer science courses for students who wish to expand their career opportunities.
Required Courses: Any 2 UC Early IT Technology Courses -- Microsoft Office Applications
Enhancing Courses:
- Any of the remaining 4 UC Early IT Technology courses
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
Business Partners:
Health Sciences
The Health Science pre-apprenticeship pathway is designed to help students who are interested in a future in the medical field. These courses offer hands-on learning opportunities, as well as career exploration in other aspects of the health sector sponsored by The Health Collaborative.
Required Courses: Health -- Biology -- Anatomy & Physiology I
Enhancing Courses:
Business Partners:
Education & Training
The Education & Training career pathway introduces students to the world of teaching. Students explore everything from the history of education in the United States to the technologies needed to be a successful teacher. In partnership with Mount St. Joseph University, students can earn college credits while gaining valuable experience in elementary classrooms throughout the district.
Required Courses:
- Intro to Education (CCP)
- Educational Technology (CCP)
- Honors Education Foundation & History of Individuals with Specialties
Business Partners:
Advanced Manufacturing
The Manufacturing pre-apprenticeship pathway will utilize our extensive engineering courses, creating a foundational skill development program designed to stimulate student interest in today’s Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and other Industry 4.0 careers.
***This pathway is currently under development with many more exciting opportunities coming in the near future!
Required Courses: Algebra I -- Geometry -- English II
Enhancing Courses:
- Supply Chain Logistics
- 3D Computer Aided Design
- Advanced AutoCAD
- Engineering Design Thinking I
- Engineering Design Thinking II
Business Partners:
- Durana Hybrid
***If you are a student or parent that has questions about any of our Pre-Apprenticeship or Career Pathways, please contact Kristen Listerman at [email protected] or schedule a meeting to discuss your individual plan.
***If you are a community member or local business interested in participating in one of our many pathways, WE ARE ALWAYS EXCITED TO ADD MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS. Please reach out to Kristen Listerman, District Career Specialist, at [email protected] OR Travis Hunt, Principal of Oak Hills High School, at [email protected].
