Brush High School rolls out career pathways, micro‑credentials and internship partnerships

Brush High School administrators told the South Euclid‑Lyndhurst Board on Sept. 16 that the school is expanding career pathways and experiential learning opportunities for students.

Principal Miss Harris described the return of courses such as intro to broadcasting and a new 'coaches handbook' course that allows students to earn official event officiating credentials. The school has instituted an "earn while you learn" initiative to permit students to gain work experience and credit, and is opening two new pathways tied to Excel Tech: a pre‑nursing program housed at Brush and an expanded exercise science pathway (a second section opened after strong applicant demand).

Miss Harris said the school is pursuing local business partnerships for micro‑internships and micro‑credentials (she mentioned talks with Giant Eagle about cake‑decorating certification and with Tri‑C about a machinist pathway). "We are connecting K-to-12 learning opportunities and looking for businesses who are looking for students," Miss Harris said, describing efforts to certify skills and provide students with real‑world credentials.

Other initiatives include a student‑run ARC retail store, an entrepreneurship class offering college credit, a "house" system to build culture and a focus on attendance and MTSS (multi‑tiered systems of supports). Miss Harris reported a roughly 94% attendance rate at the high school and said the leadership team includes nine through 12th‑grade assistant principals introduced to the board.

Why it matters: The new pathways aim to expand post‑secondary options for students who do not enter traditional college routes and to provide certifications and internships that support workforce readiness.

Next steps: Miss Harris said she will continue to pursue business and post‑secondary partnerships to scale pathways and micro‑credential offerings.