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Albertville High SchoolCareer and Technical Education
Career Clusters
Which cluster is right for me?
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Students who select the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster are interested in the planning, implementation, production, management,
or marketing of agriculture, food, and natural resources.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
Adult Beef Quality AssuranceAdult Pork Quality Assurance
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster
COURSE OFFERINGS
Agriscience IConstruction Framing
ForestryGreen House Management
Introduction to Metal FabricationIntroduction to MIG Welding
Introduction to Vet ScienceLandscape Design & Management
Poultry ScienceUrban Forestry
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesWelder
Average Entry Wage: $14.85Average Top Wage: $18.37
Maintenance MechanicAverage Entry Wage: $16.15Average Top Wage: $22.03
Salaried EmployeesVeterinarian
Average Entry Wage: $50,085Average Top Wage: $89,565
Construction ManagerAverage Entry Wage: $57,489Average Top Wage: $100,446
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
Adobe Certified AssociateMicrosoft Office Specialist
Business Management and Administration
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Business, Management, and Administration cluster prepares students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions
essential to efficient and productive business operations.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Advanced BTAMultimedia Design
Multimedia PublicationsCooperative Education
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesReceptionist
Average Entry Wage: $10.30Average Top Wage: $12.00
Administrative AssistantAverage Entry Wage: $12.71Average Top Wage: $20.47
Salaried EmployeesHuman Resources Manager
Average Entry Wage: $69,996Average Top Wage: $109,957
IT ManagerAverage Entry Wage: $81,120Average Top Wage: $135,200
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
QuickBooks
Finance
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Course work for the Finance cluster focuses on technical skills, basic and specialized business concepts, problem-solving and
critical-thinking skills, and effective communication.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Accounting IAccounting II
Business Finance
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesPurchasing Clerk
Average Entry Wage: $11.71Average Top Wage: $23.43
Shipping and Receiving ClerkAverage Entry Wage: $11.43Average Top Wage: $17.58
Salaried EmployeesAccountant
Average Entry Wage: $37,279Average Top Wage: $81,292
Accounting ManagerAverage Entry Wage: $65,686Average Top Wage: $99,091
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
BLS Health Care Provider Instructor Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Health Science cluster provides students with essential knowledge and skills for pursuing a career in health care.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Foundations of HealthcareHealthcare Science Internship
(Seniors Only)Human Body Structure/Functions
Introduction to PharmacySports Medicine FundamentalsSports Medicine Intermediate
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesCertified Nursing AssistantAverage Entry Wage: $10.51Average Top Wage: $14.47
Medical Records TechnicianAverage Entry Wage: $11.45Average Top Wage: $19.85
Salaried EmployeesRegistered Nurse
Average Entry Wage: $44,050Average Top Wage: $64,871
Certified Healthcare PractitionerAverage Entry Wage: $34,275Average Top Wage: $$91,921
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
ServSafe
Hospitality and Tourism
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Students choosing the Hospitality and Tourism cluster obtain knowledge about hospitality and tourism industries and participate in daily tasks that utilize skills mandatory for hospitality and tourism professionals.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Culinary ICulinary II
Hospitality & TourismSenior Project
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesBaker
Average Entry Wage: $8.31Average Top Wage: $11.36
Waiter/WaitressAverage Entry Wage: $8.32Average Top Wage: $10.76
Salaried EmployeesChef
Average Entry Wage: $$25,374Average Top Wage: $$39,576
Hotel and Tourism ManagerAverage Entry Wage: $46,112Average Top Wage: $100,674
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
Adobe Certified AssociateMicrosoft Office Specialist
Marketing, Sales, and Service
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Students in Marketing, Sales & Service cluster gain knowledge and skills in an active, structured, and stimulating environment coordinated with
simulated workplace learning experiences.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Internet MarketingSports and Entertainment Marketing
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesSales Representative
Average Entry Wage: $13.18Average Top Wage: $27.02
Radio and Television AnnouncerAverage Entry Wage: $9.41Average Top Wage: $20.15
Salaried EmployeesCommunity Service ManagerAverage Entry Wage: $$39,342
Average Top Wage: $87,050
Marketing ManagerAverage Entry Wage: $$85,966Average Top Wage: $163,203
Government and Public Administration
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Government and Public Administration cluster focuses on careers that are unique to government and are not contained in
another career cluster.
CORRESPONDING CAREER READINESS INDICATORS (CRIs)
Complete 3 JROTC Courses
COURSE OFFERINGS
JROTC IJROTC IIJROTC IIIJROTC IV
JROTC Drill
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hourly EmployeesCorrectional Officer
Average Entry Wage: $12.81Average Top Wage: $19.38
Transportation Security ScreenerAverage Entry Wage: $16.96Average Top Wage: $19.92
Salaried EmployeesPostmaster and Mail
SuperintendentsAverage Entry Wage: $52,532Average Top Wage: $81,803
Compliance/Safety OfficersAverage Entry Wage: $$59,287
Average Top Wage: $94,766
Sources:
2015 Northeast Alabama Wage and Benefit SurveyAlabama Department of Labor Occupational Employment Statistics:
Employment and Wage Estimates Published October 2015
Albertville High School402 East McCord Avenue
Albertville, AL 35950256-894-5000
Superintendent: Dr. Ric Ayer
Assistant Superintendent/Career Tech Director: Dr. John Slivka
Principal: Dr. Deidra Tidwell