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Career Planning

Exploring career options is an important step in preparing for life after high school. Whether you’re considering technical training, apprenticeships, certifications, or entering the workforce, we have resources to help you navigate your path. Use this page to explore career assessments, job shadowing opportunities, internships, and industry certifications that can help you gain the skills and experience needed for success in your chosen field.

Career Planning Resources and Information

Market Conditions - Dept. of Workforce Service Links

Utah's 5 High Demand, High Wage Job Sectors

Utah’s job market is growing, and certain industries offer strong career opportunities with high wages and long-term stability. If you're exploring career options, consider these top five in-demand fields:

Healthcare Careers: From nursing to medical technology, healthcare careers are in high demand with excellent job security.
Construction Careers: Skilled trades like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters are essential and well-paying.
Engineering Careers: Civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers are needed to build and innovate for the future.
Computer Science Careers: Cybersecurity, software development, and IT careers continue to grow rapidly.

Explore these fields to find pathways that match your skills and interests!

16 Career Clusters

Not sure which career path is right for you? The 16 Career Clusters organize jobs into broad industry categories, helping you explore careers that match your interests and skills. Whether you’re drawn to healthcare, technology, business, or the arts, these clusters provide a roadmap for education and training opportunities in each field.

Here are the 16 career clusters:

Agriculture, food, and natural resources
Architecture and construction
Arts, audio/video technology, and communications
Business management and administration
Education and training
Finance
Government and public administration
Health science
Hospitality and tourism
Human services
Information technology
Law, public safety, corrections, and security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Transportation, distribution, and logistics

learn more about the 16 career clsuters

CTE Career Pathways

Utah CTE Career Pathways

Career Pathways provide students a direct connection between high school and postsecondary opportunities or getting a good job upon graduation from high school. Students who focus on a Career Pathway acquire the skills necessary for entry into well-paid careers with potential for rapid growth, increased levels of responsibility, and a high degree of personal satisfaction. These pathways begin while attending classes in high school, and can continue at Btech or the university.

Pathways offered at Green Canyon High School:

Agriculture Mechanics System
Animal & Veterinary Science
Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition
Plant Science
Architectural & Interior Design
Construction & Structural Systems
Broadcasting & Digital Media
Fashion, Apparel & Textiles
Graphic Design & Communication
Business
Finance
Marketing
Web Development
Programming & Software Development
Pre K: Early Childhood Development
K-12: Teaching as a Profession
Hospitality & Tourism
Health Science
Family & Human Services
Personal Care Services (Cosmetology)
Manufacturing & Production
Welding & Machining
Diesel

download green canyon pathways brochure

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Stackable Credits

Stackable Credits: Build Your Career, Step by Step

Stackable credits allow you to earn industry-recognized certifications that build toward higher degrees and career advancement. Start with an entry-level certification, then stack additional training and credentials to open new job opportunities in high-demand fields like:

Construction: Gain certifications in trades like electrical, plumbing, or HVAC and build toward a contractor’s license.
Engineering: Start with technical certifications and progress to advanced engineering degrees.
Healthcare: Earn credentials like CNA or EMT and stack them toward nursing or other medical careers.
IT & Computer Science: Begin with coding or cybersecurity certifications and work toward a degree in computer science.
Manufacturing: Obtain skills in machining, welding, or automation and advance in industrial technology.

Stackable credentials help you enter the workforce quickly while keeping doors open for future education and career growth!