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Burlington High expands career pathways; youth apprenticeship grows to more than 35 students
Summary
Burlington High School leaders described new career‑pathway planning tools, expanded CTE offerings and a growing youth apprenticeship program that placed students in paid on‑the‑job internships with local employers.
Burlington High School Principal Amy Livonian and CTE coordinator Ben Hendricks presented updates to the school board on career and technical education offerings, a new career‑pathway planner in the course catalog and an expanded youth apprenticeship program.
"CTE" stands for career and technical education, Livonian told the board, and the high school has added a career‑pathway planner to its course description guide to help students choose courses that align with career interests and graduation requirements. The planner groups recommended courses, suggested electives and additional opportunities (dual credit, CTSOs such as HOSA) by pathway — for example, health sciences or architecture and construction.
Hendricks said the district also retooled the freshman seminar course to expose every freshman to career pathways and career readiness…
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