Career Pathway

Handbook
Something for Everyone
Explore Natural Resources
Why settle for snacks, when you can sustain the world?

Examine Health Services

Why punch a clock, when you can keep the human body ticking?

Check out Business

Why answer to the chief executive officer, when you can be one?

Discover the possibilities in Public and Human Services

Why follow the crowd, when you can lead it?

Build your future in Industrial and Engineering Technology

Why hang out at the mall, when you can design one?

Express yourself in Arts and Communication

Why sing in the shower, when all the worlds a stage?
Pathways 101
Understanding the Basics

What Are Career Pathways?

Career Pathways are broad groupings of career specialties/occupations that have common skills and knowledge.
Career Pathways provide a context for exploring career options at all levels of education and a framework for
linking learning to the skills and knowledge needed for future success.

Where Should Career Pathways Be Used?

Career Pathways provide an ideal organizing tool at all educational levelskindergarten through collegeto
guide career exploration and planning activities, to focus teaching and learning, and to link education with
relevant real-world experiential activities.

How Many Career Pathways Are There?

Hawaii has six Career Pathways:
Arts and Communication
Business
Health Services
Natural Resources
Industrial and Engineering Technology
Public and Human Services

How Are Career Pathways Developed?

Educators and representatives from business and industry collaborated to determine which occupations belong
in each Career Pathway. Each Career Pathway moves from a core area that includes business/industry standards
common to the occupations within the Career Pathway to more focused clusters of work-related functions or
specific occupations.

How Can Career Pathways Be Used?

One use for Career Pathways is as a tool for career awareness and exploration. For younger children, the Career
Pathways posters can be used as an aid for career awareness. Older children and adults may find that taking
the interest inventory (RIASEC) in this booklet helps them explore Career Pathway options. Identifying various
occupations within each Career Pathway is a good start to developing career exploration activities.

While career exploration is valuable for all students, special needs students such as second language learners
or those with disabilities have limited role models and may face stereotyped expectations. Introducing students
to broad career pathways, and the numerous career clusters and occupations within, expands the list of career
possibilities for all students.

At the secondary and postsecondary levels, Career Pathways provide curriculum standards that meet business
and industry requirements. Implementing these standards will ensure student attainment of a high level of
academic and technical skills and a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary education as well as
a satisfying career. To obtain a copy of the core, cluster, and occupation area business and industry validated
standards that have been established for each Career Pathway, visit the Office of the State Director for Career
and Technical Education website at www.hawaii.edu/cte.

Hawaiis Career Pathway System

Something for Everyone
Build sustenance, stewardship, and sustainability in the
Natural Resources Pathway
Learn to provide and
cultivate products
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Careers That Need a High Careers That Need 2-3 Years Careers That Need a 4-Year
School Diploma + Training Postsecondary Education + or Graduate Degree
Training
Groundskeeper Botanist
Nursery Worker Plant Propagator Volcanologist
Animal Caretaker Fish and Game Warden Recycling Specialist
Fish and Wildlife Technician Air and Water Quality Technician Urban/Regional Planner
Harvester Astronomical Equipment Mechanic Astronomer
Miller Animal Breeder Zoologist
 Occupational Examples
Occupational Occupational 2-3 years Post-
Core High School 4-Year or
Cluster Concentration secondary +
Diploma + Training Graduate Degree
Training
Environmental Biomass Energy Field Worker Bio-Resource Biomass Engineer
Resource Technician
Management Solar Energy Maintenance Worker Environmental Re- Environmental
source Technician Scientist
Hydrology, Water Hydrology Technician Hydrology Engineer,
Systems Hydrologist

Forestry Tree Farming Field Worker Agroforester Silviculturist

Forest Conservation Harvester Native and Tropical Ethnobotanist
Forest Ecosystem
Technician
Logging and Forester
Harvesting

Ocean/Fisheries Fish and Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Ichthyologist
Conservation Worker Technician
Coastal Water Marine Scientist
Management
Natural Resources

Ocean Fisheries Oceanographer

Management

Agriculture/ Farming Field Worker Soil Technician Soil Scientist

Aquaculture Aquaculture Harvester Ag-Aqua Technician Ag-Aqua Engineer
Production
Mariculture Field Technician Marine Biologist
Algaculture Agricultural Extension
Agent

Agribusiness Ag-Aqua Field Worker Field Technician Agricultural

Marketing, Process- Economist
ing and Distribution
Agriculture, Aquacul- Harvester Ag Technician Agricultural Engineer
ture Equipment and
Machinery
Agrichemicals Maintenance Worker Chemist

Horticulture Postharvest Field Worker Field Technician Entomologist

Physiology
Plant Breeding Harvester Botanist
Nursery/ Arboriculture Field Worker Field Technician Arboriculturist
Landscaping Floriculture Harvester Floriculturist
Animal Systems Livestock Animal Herder Livestock Technician Livestock Extension
Agent
Dairy Ranch Hand Veterinarian
Apiary Beekeeper Apiarist

Natural Resources Bio Agriscience Field Worker Field Technician Genetic Engineer
Biotechnology Bioremediation Harvester Bio Technician Biochemist
Phytoremediation
Delivering quality health care for a better future in the
Health Services Pathway
Learn to help people
Do y maintain their health
ou e and wellness in the
njoy
wor Clinical Cluster Course
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Like to res
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Find anatomy and biology intriguing?

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Careers That Need a High Careers That Need 2-3 Years Careers That Need a 4-Year
School Diploma + Training Postsecondary Education + or Graduate Degree
Training
Nurses Aide Physician
Ward Clerk Licensed Practical or Audiologist
Dental Assistant Associate Degree Registered Nurse Speech Pathologist
Medical Transcriptionist Medical Assistant Athletic Trainer
Phlebotomist Physical or Occupational Bachelor of Science Registered Nurse
Pharmacy Technician Therapist Assistant Nutritionist
Home Health Aide Radiological Technologist Dental Hygienist
Medical Laboratory Technician Radiologist
 Occupational Examples
Occupational Occupational High School
Core 2-3 years Post- 4-Year or
Cluster Concentration Diploma +
secondary + Training Graduate Degree
Training
Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Medical Radiologist
Assistant Sonographer, EEG (Electroen-
cephalography) Technician,
Radiological Technologist
Laboratory Phlebotomist Medical Laboratory Pathologist,
Laboratory Assistant Technician Medical Technologist

Clinical Dental Dental Assistant Dentist, Dental Hygienist

Nutrition/Food Dietitian Aide Dietitian Aide (Supervisory) Registered Dietitian
Services
Direct Patient Respiratory Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Nutritionist, Chiropractor
Care/Nursing Home Care Aide, Mobile Intensive Care Techni- Naturopath, Speech/
Hospital Aide, cian, Respiratory Therapist, Language Pathologist,
Nurses Aide Medical Assistant, Licensed Athletic Trainer, Regis-
Practical Nurse, Registered tered Nurse (BSN)
Nurse (ADN)
Pharmacy Pharmacy Techni- Junior Pharmacy Analyst Pharmacist, Research
cian, Pharmacy Pharmacist
Support Services
Health Services

Clerk
Physician Medical Doctor, Physi-
cian Assistant
Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Oc-
Aide, Massage Occupational Therapy cupational Therapist,
Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapist Speech Pathologist,
Audiologist, Athletic
Trainer

Health Administrative Lab Aide, Ward Health Information Coder, Group Health Admini-
Informatics Clerk, Admitting Medical Biller, Medical strator, Health Care
Clerk, Medical Transcriptionist Executive, Health Plan
Secretary Administrator

Support Plant Operations Transporter, Central Biomedical Technician, Indus-
Services Services Technician trial Hygienist, Hospital Main-
tenance Engineer, Environ-
mental Health and Safety
Officer
Biomedical Engineer,
Central Services
Director, Transport
Services Supervisor,
Materials Coordinator

Biotechnology Molecular Biology Research Assistant, Quality Control Technician, Biochemist, Biostatisti-
Research and Lab Assistant- Quality Assurance Technician cian, Biomedical
Development Genetics Chemist, Forensic
Scientist, Geneticist,
Microbiologist, Mo-
lecular Biologist, Phar-
maceutical, Scientist,
Toxicologist
Use organized systems to solve problems in the
Business Pathway

Do y
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njoy financial systems
wor
king that drive the global
with economy in the Finance
num
bers Cluster Course
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Like to tal
k with a v
ariety of p
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Like to analyze and compare things?

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Careers That Need a High Careers That Need 2-3 Years Careers That Need a 4-Year
School Diploma + Training Postsecondary Education + or Graduate Degree
Training
Car Rental Clerk Public Administrator
Cashier Accounting/Statistical Clerk Construction Manager
Data Entry Clerk Administrative Assistant Entrepreneur
Bank Teller Computer Networking and Support Financial Planner
Retail Salesperson Transportation Manager Marketing Manager
Records Manager Human Resources Director
Accountant
 Occupational Examples
Occupational Occupational High School 2-3 years Post-
Core 4-Year or
Cluster Concentration Diploma + secondary +
Graduate Degree
Training Training
Accounting Accounting Account Clerk Bookkeeper Corporate Accountant
Auditor, Forensic
Accountant
Taxes Electronic Tax Filer Tax Preparer Tax Accountant

Business Law Corporate Law Paralegal Arbitrator, International

Trade Specialist

Finance Banking Teller Mortgage Broker Bank Manager

Corporate Financial Chief Financial Officer
Management
Financial Planning Financial Planner
Securities/Investment Claims Adjuster Underwriter Investment Analyst

Management Event/Conference Event Coordinator Convention Planner

Planning
General Management Operations General Manager
Manager
Human Resource Human Relations Benefits Specialist Personnel Director
Management Clerk
Travel Industry Flight Attendant, Travel Agent Hotel Manager,
Management Event Planner Convention Manager
Business

Entrepreneurship Entrepreneur
Management Hardware Administration Hardware Administrator
Information Network Administration Network Technician Network Architect Chief Technology
System Officer
System Administration System Administrator
Systems Analysis/ Website Designer Application Software Engineer
Programming Developer

Marketing Advertising Telemarketer Layout Specialist Account Executive

Distribution Inventory Clerk Distribution
Manager
Marketing Research International Data Analyst/Statistician
Marketing
Specialist
Product/Brand Product Developer
Management
Public Relations Public Relations
Manager
Retail Merchandising Cashier Buyer Store Manager
Sales Sales Associate Sales Manager
Business Information Processing Data Entry Clerk Data Base Chief Information
Technology Manager Officer
Records and Information Records Technician/ Administrative Office Manager
Management File Clerk Assistant
Gain interpersonal skills essential to working with and
helping people in the
Public and Human Services
Pathway Learn to manage a
restaurant and develop
Do a menu to satisfy every
you palate in the Service
enjo
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ps?
Enjoy working as part of a team?

cook?
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Careers That Need a High Careers That Need 2-3 Years Careers That Need a 4-Year
School Diploma + Training Postsecondary Education + or Graduate Degree
Training
Police Officer Principal
Firefighter Pre-School Teacher Lawyer
Prep Cook Paralegal Anthropologist
Event Planner Educational Assistant Executive Chef
Politician Sous Chef Speech Therapist
Administrative Assistant Hotel Assistant Manager Hotel General Manager
Paramedic
 Occupational Examples
Occupational Occupational 2-3 years Post-
Core High School Diploma 4-Year or
Cluster Concentration secondary +
+ Training Graduate Degree
Training
Human Services Clergy Youth Worker Pastoral Assistant Pastor
Psychology Community Aide Research Assistant Psychologist
Social Work Social Service Assistant Research Assistant Caseworker,
Probation Officer

Education Administration Administrative Assistant Principal

Curriculum and Curriculum Aide Educational Educational Special-
Instruction Assistant ist, Librarian
Comprehensive Student Counselors Aide Career Guidance Speech Therapist,
Support Technician Counselor
Early Childhood Teacher Aide Preschool Teacher Preschool Director
Education
Public and Human Services

Legal and Law Enforcement Police Officer Federal Park Police/ Federal Agent
Protective Ranger
Services Courts Legal Secretary, Bailiffs Paralegal Lawyer/Judge, Law
Clerk
Corrections Corrections Guard/ Administrator Warden
Officer
Private Security Security Guard Paramedic Investigator
Fire and Environmental Firefighter Disaster
Emergency Services Management
Team Coordinator

Social Sciences Anthropology Research Assistant Anthropologist

Economics Statistics Clerk Economist
Political Science Politician Lobbyist Political Scientist
Sociology Research Aide Urban Planner
Regional Planning Survey Worker Environmental
Study Specialist

Service and Culinary Arts Prep Cook, Short-Order Sous Chef, Pastry Executive Chef
Hospitality Cook Chef
Hotel Operations Guest Services/ Assistant Manager General Manager
Concierge
Design and build solutions for growing communities in the
INDUSTRIAL And ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY
Learn to use new
Do y and emerging
ou lik technology to design
e wo
rking structures and devices
wi
and th object in the Design and
mach s Engineering Cluster
Like usin ines?
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pment?
Enjoy activities that requ
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Careers That Need a High
School Diploma + Training
Service Attendant
Carpenter Assistant
Cable Installer
Drafting Aide
Welding Apprentice
Careers That Need 2-3 Years
Postsecondary Education +
Training
Electronic Technician
Operations Manager
Drafting Technician
Electrician
Automotive Mechanic
Networking Technician
Careers That Need a 4-Year
or Graduate Degree
Civil Engineer
Architect
Electrical Engineer
Atmospheric Scientist
Software Engineer
Systems Engineer
 Occupational Examples
Occupational Occupational
Core High School Diploma 2-3 years Post- 4-Year or
Cluster Concentration
+ Training secondary + Training Graduate Degree
Design and Architecture Drafting Aide Drafting Technician Architect
Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering Aide Surveyor Civil Engineer

Transportation Automotive Technology Service Attendant Automotive Mechanic

Systems Marine Technology Installer/Finisher Marine Technician/
Mechanic
Aeronautic/Space Component Installer Airframe/Powerplant Atmospheric
Industrial and Engineering Technology

Technology Mechanic Scientist

Operations (Mechani- Operator Operations Manager
cal) and Support

Manufacturing Machine Tool Machine Operator Machinist Mechanic

Synthetics Installation/Repair Fabricator Mechanic
Assistant
Sheetmetal Fabrication Installation Apprentice Sheetmetal Technician
Welding Welding Apprentice Welder
Fine Woodworking/ Assembler/Operator Plant Supervisor Production
Millwork Engineer

Building and Plumbing Apprentice Plumber

Construction Carpentry Carpenter Assistant Carpenter Construction/
Building Inspector
Masonry Apprentice Mason
Electrical Electrical Apprentice Electrician Electrical Engineer

Computer Computer Technology Inspector/Tester Electronic Technician Electrical Engineer

Systems Computer Networking Cable Installer Networking Technician Systems Engineer
Systems Analysis and Office Assistant Programmer Software Engineer
Programming

Electronics Electronics Installation/Repair Electronic Technician Electrical,

Assistant Electronic, and
Communications
Engineer
Create and communicate messages through sight and sound
in the Arts and Communication
PATHWAY
Do y
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ow Learn to use new
ork
with and emerging design
tech software to tell a story
nolo
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Enjoy perf Technology Cluster
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Careers That Need a High Careers That Need 2-3 Years Careers That Need a 4-Year
School Diploma + Training Postsecondary Education + or Graduate Degree
Training
Framer Gallery Administrator
Graphic Assistant Visual Effects Artist Fine Arts Teacher
Production Assistant Hair Stylist Master Animator
Singer/Dancer Radio Announcer Museum Director
Illustrator Art Restorer Publisher
Slidemaker Exhibit Curator Producer
Videographer/Camera Person
Core Occupational Occupational Occupational Examples
Cluster Concentration High School Diploma 2-3 years Post- 4-Year or Graduate
+ Training secondary + Training Degree
Visual Arts 3-Dimensional Art Sculptor, Ceramicist, Glassblower, Jeweler, Furniture Designer, Carver,
Arts Educator
2-Dimensional Art Painter, Photographer, Illustrator, Cartoonist, Weaver, Muralist,
Collagist, Print Maker, Arts Educator
Museum Studies Framer, Exhibit Museum Educator, Gallery Administra-
Constructor, Docent Exhibit Curator, Arts tor, Museum Direc-
Guide Educator tor/Curator, Arts
Organizer
Historic Preservation/ Art Maintenance Art Restorer, Preserver Art Preservation
Restoration Administrator
Art History Slidemaker Researcher Art Critic, Appraiser,
Research Director,
Researcher

Performing Arts Stage/Theatre/TV/Film Actor, Stand Up Comic, Lighting Designer, Set Designer/Construction
Arts and Communication

Music Conductor, Music Arranger, Composer

Dance Choreographer, Dancer

Written Arts Audio and Visual Radio Announcer News Reporter

Writers/Editing Proofreaders Writer-Technical, Producer
Script, Creative,
Copywriter, Editor
Publication Grant Writer, Novelist, Publisher
Essayist

Fashion Arts and Cosmetology Make up Artist, Hair

Technologies Stylist
Fashion Design Fashion Designer

Media Arts and Audio/Video/Film/ Technician, Production Video/Film/Audio/ Director, Producer,

Technologies Motion Graphics Assistant Grip Sound Editor, Videog- Art/Creative
rapher, Camera Person Director, Project
Manager, Director
of Photography
Design Web Designer, Graphic Graphic Designer/ Graphic Designer,
Artist, Illustrator Artist, Illustrator Creative/Art Direc-
tor, Project Man-
ager, Illustrator
Animation Production Assistant, Visual Effects Artist, Master Animator,
Illustrator Modeling and Textual Creative/Art Direc-
Artist, Digital Matte tor, Producer,
Painter Project Manager
Which Career Pathway is right for you?

The riasec test

Follow these easy steps to see where your interests are.

Read each statement. If you agree with the statement, fill in the circle. There are no wrong answers!

1. I like to work on cars 22. I like putting things together or

2. I like to do puzzles assembling things
3. I am good at working 23. I am a creative person
independently 24. I pay attention to details
4. I like to work in teams 25. I like to do filing or typing
5. I am an ambitious person, 26. I like to analyze things (problems/
I set goals for myself situations)
6. I like to organize things, 27. I like to play instruments or sing
(files, desks/offices) 28. I enjoy learning about other
7. I like to build things cultures
8. I like to read about art and music 29. I would like to start my own
9. I like to have clear instructions business
to follow 30. I like to cook
10. I like to try to influence or 31. I like acting in plays
persuade people 32. I am a practical person
11. I like to do experiments 33. I like working with numbers
12. I like to teach or train people or charts
13. I like trying to help people solve 34. I like to get into discussions about
their problems issues
14. I like to take care of animals 35. I am good at keeping records of
15. I wouldnt mind working 8 hours my work
per day in an office 36. I like to lead
16. I like selling things 37. I like working outdoors
17. I enjoy creative writing 38. I would like to work in an office
18. I enjoy science 39. Im good at math
19. I am quick to take on new 40. I like helping people
responsibilities 41. I like to draw
20. I am interested in healing people 42. I like to give speeches
21. I enjoy trying to figure out how
things work
Total Total
R I A S E C Grand Total R I A S E C
Add up the number of filled in circles in each column
and then add the two columns together for a grand total. R I A S E C
Using your grand total scores from above, transfer the
scores for each letter into the appropriate column below.
R = Realistic Total: _____ Take the three letters with the highest scores and Turn the page to
I = Investigative Total: _____ record them under My Interest Code. see what this
A = Artistic Total: _____ means!
S = Social Total: _____ MY INTEREST CODE
E =
C =
Enterprising
Conventional
Total:
Total:
_____
_____ ____ ____ ____
Which Career Pathway is right for you?

results of The riasec test

R = Realistic S = Social
These people are often good at mechanical or athletic These people like to work with other people,
jobs. Good college majors for Realistic people are rather than things. Good college majors for
Social people are
Agriculture
Health Assistant Related Pathways Counseling Related Pathways
Computers Natural Resources Nursing Health Services
Construction Physical Therapy Public and Human Services
Health Services
Mechanic/Machinist Travel
Industrial and Engineering
Engineering Technology Advertising
Food and Hospitality Public Relations
Arts and Communication
Education
I = Investigative
These people like to watch, learn, analyze and solve E = Enterprising
problems. Good college majors for Investigative These people like to work with others and enjoy
people are persuading and and performing. Good college majors
for Enterprising people are:
Marine Biology
Engineering Related Pathways Fashion Merchandising Related Pathways
Chemistry Health Services Real Estate Business
Zoology Marketing/Sales Public and Human Services
Business
Medicine/Surgery Law
Public and Human Services Arts and Communication
Consumer Economics Political Science
Psychology Industrial and Engineering International Trade
Technology
Banking/Finance
A = Artistic
These people like to work in unstructured situations C = Conventional
where they can use their creativity. Good majors for These people are very detail oriented,organized
Artistic people are and like to work with data. Good college majors
for Conventional people are
Communications
Cosmetology Related Pathways Accounting Related Pathways
Fine and Performing Arts Public and Human Services Court Reporting Health Services
Photography Insurance
Arts and Communication Business
Radio and TV Administration
Industrial and Engineering
Interior Design Medical Records Technology
Architecture Banking
Data Processing
Glossary

Career Pathway System:

A framework of six career pathways which can be applied to all levels of education allowing educators and
students to view education as a continuum. The Career Pathway System provides the structure for Career
Guidance and Educational Planning, Standards Development, Assessment, and Articulation.

Career Pathway Framework:

An organization chart of the pathway core, clusters, concentrations, and examples of specific occupations
included in each career pathway by level of education required for each occupation.

Career Pathway:
Broad groupings of career specialties/occupations that have common skills and knowledge. Career Pathways
move from a core area of business and industry validated standards common to the occupations within the
Career Pathway to more focused clusters and concentrations of work-related functions to specific occupational
requirements.

Career Pathway Core:

The Career Pathway Core provides an overview of the skills and knowledge required for occupations within the
particular Career Pathway. Pathway core standards are broad, general business and industry validated content
and performance standards that are common to the occupations in the clusters within the particular Career
Pathway.

Career Pathway Cluster:

Sub-groupings within a Career Pathway that focus on more specific occupational requirements. Each cluster
is composed of business and industry validated content and performance standards that are common to the
occupations in the concentrations within the particular Career pathway.

Career Pathway Concentration:

Sub-groupings within a Career Pathway Cluster that focus on more specific occupational requirements. Each
Concentration is composed of business and industry validated content and performance standards that are
common to the specific occupations included in a Career Pathway Concentration.

Career and Technical Education Program of Study:

A Program of Study spans a minimum of two years at the secondary level and extends to postsecondary
education; integrates State academic standards, career and workplace skills, and specific business and industry
validated standards; incorporates work-based learning where feasible and appropriate; prepares students for
further education and/or employment, and occurs in career fields that require less than a four-year degree as
a prerequisite for entry. Students completing a high school Program of Study would have mastered all specific
Career Pathway Core, Cluster, and academic course standards. For some Programs of Study, students would
also have mastered Concentration-level standards. Programs of Study at the community college level include all
CTE-related degree and/or certificate programs.
Career Pathway Transition Plan:
Displays all of the required and suggested high school and community courses that should be taken by students
at each grade level in a particular program of study.

Content Standards:
Clear, broad statements of important ideas, concepts, and skills to be taught and learned in a content area.
Content Standards provide fixed goals for learning and describe what students should know and be able
to dothe knowledge and skills essential to a discipline that students are expected to learn.

Benchmarks:
Benchmarks describe the major understandings included in each content standard and more precisely detail
what students should know and be able to do.

Dual Credit Articulated Program of Study (DCAPS):

A DCAPS enables high school students who successfully master the specified standards/student learning
outcomes common to both secondary- and postsecondary-level career and technical education programs of
study to receive credits for college courses.

Dual Credit Articulated Program of Study (DCAPS) Agreements:

DCAPS Agreements formalize the arrangement between the Hawaii Department of Education and the
University of Hawaii Community Colleges System to grant college credit to students who successfully master
the specified standards/student learning outcomes common to both secondary- and postsecondary-level career
and technical education programs of study. Each DCAPS Agreement indicates that a particular state approved
high school career and technical education program of study is connected to a particular career and technical
education certificate and/or associate degree program offered by one or more community college and describes
the dual credit options available. College credits are granted free of charge to students who successfully
complete a DCAPS and all requisite requirements where a formal agreement has been signed by the Hawaii
Department of Education Superintendent and the University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges.
 Something for Everyone!

Hawaiis Career Pathway System

Arts and Communication

Business
Health Services
Industrial and Engineering Technology
Natural Resources
Public and Human Services

Office of the State Director for

Career and Technical Education
www.hawaii.edu/cte

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution