"Career Pathways" is a way of learning about careers in Newport News Public Schools. The Career Pathways way of learning is now in every school, so all students will leave our school division equipped with the skills and a clear understanding of the pathway to success in their chosen career.
 
Pathways are comprised of interrelated courses, as well as curricular, extra-curricular, and service learning experiences. NNPS has selected individual career pathways based upon local market needs in the Hampton Roads area and student interests.
 
Learn more about this dynamic program.

ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
The Architecture and Construction career cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. People employed in these fields work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs. This career cluster is divided into three pathways:
 
 - Design/Pre-Construction
 - Construction
 - Maintenance/Operations
 
View more information about the Architecture and Construction career cluster.

ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications career cluster is divided into three
pathways that offer exciting and challenging career opportunities:
 
 - Visual Arts
 - Performing Arts
 - Journalism and Broadcasting
 
View more information about the Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications career cluster.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Management and Administration prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing,
directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive
companies. This career cluster is divided into three pathways:
 
- Business Financial Management and Accounting
- Marketing
- Administration and Information Support
 
View more information about the Business Management career cluster.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The diverse Education and Training career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning,
managing and providing education and training services as well as related learning support services.
This career cluster is divided into two pathways:
 
- Teaching and Training
- Professional Support Services
 
View more information about the Education and Training career cluster.

GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Jobs in the government and public administration career cluster involve planning, managing,
and providing government legislative and administrative and regulatory services and related
general purpose government services at the federal, state, and local levels.
 
This career cluster is divided into seven pathways: Governance, National Security,
Foreign Service, Planning, Revenue and Taxation, Regulation, and Public Management
and Administration.
 
View more information about the Government and Public Administration
career cluster.

HEALTH SCIENCE
The Health Science career cluster orients students to careers that promote health,
wellness, and diagnosis as well as treating injuries and diseases. This career
cluster is divided into two pathways:
 
- Therapeutic Services
- Diagnostic Services
 
View more information about the Health Science career cluster.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Jobs in the hospitality and tourism career cluster involve planning, managing, and providing lodging,
food, recreation, conventions, and tourism, and related planning and support services such as
travel-related services.
 
This career cluster is divided into five pathways: Restaurants and
Food/Beverage Services, Lodging, Travel/Tourism, and
Recreation, Amusement and Attractions.
 
View more information about the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster.

HUMAN SERVICES
This diverse Career Cluster prepares individuals for employment in career pathways related
to families and human needs. This career cluster is divided into five pathways:
 
- Early Childhood Development and Services
- Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Family and Community Services
- Personal Care Services
- Consumer Services
 
View more information about the Human Services career cluster.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MODELING/SIMULATION AND GAMING
Jobs in the information technology career cluster involve the design, development,
support, and management of hardware, software multimedia, and systems integration services.
 
This career cluster is divided into five pathways: Network Systems,
Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development,
Web and Digital Communications, and Modeling and Simulation.
 
View more information about the Information Technology,
Modeling/Simulation and Gaming career cluster.

LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY
The Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security career cluster helps prepare students for careers
in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security,
including professional and technical support services. This career cluster is divided into three pathways:
 
- Emergency and Fire Management Services
- Law Enforcement Services
- Legal Services
 
View more information about the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security career cluster.

MANUFACTURING
The Manufacturing career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products. Careers also include related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering. This career cluster is divided into two pathways:
 
- Production
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair
 
View more information about the Manufacturing career cluster.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
Careers in these fields are exciting, challenging and ever-changing. Learners will
be involved in scientific research, laboratory and testing services,
as well as research and development. This career cluster is divided
into two pathways:
 
- Engineering and Technology
- Science and Mathematics
 
View more information about the Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics career cluster.