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Career and Technical Education Pathways

Dinwiddie County Public Schools – CTE Course Pathways 2026–2027
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Dinwiddie County Public Schools

Career & Technical Education Pathways — 2026–2027

How to use this guide: Each pathway shows a suggested 4-year course sequence. You do not need to start in Year 1 — students in grades 10–12 may enter any pathway based on interest. Pathways can be updated in your Academic & Career Plan at any time. Seniors who complete 2 or more CTE courses earn 2 bonus points; CTE completers earn 3 bonus points toward the Workforce Ready Diploma Seal.

Key

  • Course name
  • Industry certification available
  • Program Area / Pathways and CTSO

  • Agricultural Education

    CTSO: National FFA Organization

    Year 1 Foundations of Agriculture
    Year 2 Intro to Animal Systems Intro to Plant Systems Intro to Power Systems
    Year 3 Small Animal Care I Floral Design I / Floriculture Ag Fabrication & Technology
    Year 4 Vet Science I Greenhouse Operator Student Aide Applied Ag Concepts
    Available Certifications
    • Beef Quality Assurance
    • Certified Vet Assistant
    • OSHA 10 General Safety

  • Construction: Building Trades

    CTSO: SkillsUSA

    Year 1–2 Building Trades I
    Year 3–4 Building Trades II Carpentry I / II / III Masonry I / II / III Electricity I / II
    Rowanty Options Carpentry I / II / III Masonry I / II / III Engineering & Manufacturing Electricity I / II
    Brightpoint Options Mechanical Maintenance I / II Welding I / II Electricity I / II Precision Machining I / II
    Available Certifications
    • OSHA 10 Construction

  • Marketing Education

    CTSO: DECA

    Year 1 Principles of Business & Marketing
    Year 2 Fashion Marketing Digital & Social Media Marketing Sports & Event Marketing
    Year 3 Marketing Management Travel & Tourism Marketing
    Year 4 School Store Manager Real Estate
    Available Certifications
    • Adobe Certified Professional
    • NRF Customer Service

  • Health & Medical Sciences

    CTSO: HOSA – Future Health Professionals

    Year 1 Intro to Health & Medical Sciences Biology (Science Credit)
    Year 2 Medical Terminology (CTE) Biology II: Anatomy
    Year 3 Sports Medicine / Athletic Training I Med Lab Technology I
    Year 4 Sports Medicine / Athletic Training II Med Lab Technology II Athletic Trainer Internship
    Available Certifications
    • CPR / AED & First Aid

  • Business & Information Technology

    CTSO: FBLA

    Year 1 Principles of Business & Marketing IT Fundamentals
    Year 2 Computer Information Systems Programming
    Year 3 Accounting Business Law Database Design & Management Office Administration
    Year 4 AP Computer Science Principles Office / Library / Counseling Aide
    Available Certifications
    • Microsoft Office (4 exams)
    • Certified Python Programmer
    • AP Computer Science Exam

  • Teaching & Training

    CTSO: Educators Rising

    Year 1 Principles of Business & Marketing
    Year 2 Teachers for Tomorrow I (Grades 10–12; internship required)
    Year 3 Teachers for Tomorrow II
    Year 4 Independent Study: Teaching Experience Early Childhood Development I / II (Offered at Brightpoint CC)
    Available Certifications
    • ParaProfessional Certification (ETS)

  • Culinary Arts

    CTSO: FCCLA

    Year 1 Principles of Business & Marketing
    Year 2 Intro to Culinary Arts
    Year 3 Culinary I (240 hour course)
    Year 4 Pastry Chef / Generals Café Manager DHS Cafeteria Intern Baking & Pastry Specialization
    Available Certifications
    • ServSafe Food Handler
    • ServSafe Food Safety Manager

  • Military Science

    JROTC

    Year 1 JROTC I
    Year 2 JROTC II
    Year 3 JROTC III
    Year 4 JROTC IV
    Available Certifications
    • ASVAB (Years 2–4)

CTE Glossary

Certification
An industry-approved exam given at the end of a CTE course. Required for a Standard Diploma. May also count as a student-selected verified credit.
Completer
A student who has taken 2 courses that "complete" a pathway together. Completer status is confirmed after graduation.
CTSO
Career and Technical Student Organization — a co-curricular organization for students enrolled in courses in that content area.
Graduation Requirement
All students must take Economics & Personal Finance and complete the Workplace Readiness Certification. See VDOE for alternatives.