Career Pathways
Human Service, Government,
And
Education

Chicopee Public Schools

Success Is A

Journey - Yours Begins Now !

Chicopee Comprehensive High School
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Web page http://comp.chicopee.mec.edu 

Chicopee High School
650 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3437
Web page  http://chs.chicopee.mec.edu/default2.htm  

W here might this pathway

lead me?

• Social workers
• Police
• Firefighters
• Librarian
• Teacher
• Legal assistants
• Lawyers
• Municipal workers
• Researchers
• Secretaries
• Psychologists
• Computer analysts
• Legal professionals
• Substance Abuse Treatment Counselors
• Employment and Training counselors
• Paralegal
• Recreation and leisure services
• Sociologist
• Parks and recreation employees
• Criminal Justice positions
• Mental Health Professionals
• Outdoor Leadership positions
• Information Sciences and Systems
• Theological Studies
• Urban / Regional Planners

For all Pathways

Grade 9 English Math Science World Culture and Civilization Movement Ed 9 / Contemporary Issues in Health Career Pathways * 7.5 credits available for course selection**	Grade 10 English Math Science American Government * Lifetime Fitness 10 * 15 credits available for course selection**
Grade 11 English Math Science U.S. History P.E. / Health * Fine Arts * 10 credits available for course selection**	Grade 12 English Fine Arts * 27.5 credits available for course selection**

Foreign Languages can be beneficial for careers in this pathway, please consult with your guidance counselor for advice.

* Semester Course

** See Guidance Department

Core Recommendations

Introduction to Public Services course

Journalism

Child Development

Telecommunications

Public Speaking

Student Mediation Program

Other applicable Social Studies electives

Additional Course Recommendations Based on Area of Concentration

In view of the many careers available in this pathway and the varying skill levels needed to follow them it is important that students:

• explore their career choices fully
• seek the assistance of their

  Guidance Counselor,

  Teachers,

  Parents

  or Career Specialists

Suggestions To Keep In Mind

• Students should try to take as many career specific classes as possible. This will give them the necessary background that they will need in pursuing their career goals.
• Applicable Vocational /Technical offerings.
• Students should maintain an up-to-date portfolio. This will show your acquired skills and accomplishments.
• Students should participate in career- related work experiences, internships, job shadowing and community service experiences to reflect their interests.
• Remember: The only place that Success comes before Work is in the dictionary.

Pathway For You?

• People who have an interest in how government functions and how it can help people
• People who care about helping others solve their problems
• People who enjoy helping others learn
• People who have an interest in how laws are passed and interpreted and how they can be used to settle disputes and protect the public.
• People who are able to communicate well and listen effectively
• People who enjoy studying about the ways society works
• People who are willing to work as a member of a team
• People who enjoy sharing ideas with others
• People who are considerate and caring
• People who enjoy providing services to others

If you answered

YES

to any of the above - maybe this Pathway is for

YOU ! Co-Curricular Activities

Education and interests may be expanded through experiences outside the classroom.

These additional experiences can provide valuable work and social skills needed in tomorrow's workplace environment.

These activities also help to demonstrate that you are dependable, motivated and prove invaluable to you when applying for work, college admission or scholarships. You may be interested in participating in some of the following activities available at school or in the surrounding communities.

Community Activities

Community volunteer : Soup Kitchen, Meals-on-Wheels, School mentoring / tutoring, Head Start, Political campaigns, Salvation Army, Senior Centers, Nursing homes,

Organization memberships: Boys / Girls Scouts, 4-H club

Part-time employment: Various city departments

Workplace tours

Campus Activities

Athletics

Class officer

Peer Mediation / Counseling

Student Council

Student Government

Model United Nations

As Schools Match Wits

School Clubs

Academic Decathlon

Debate Team

Diversity Club

Journalism / Newspaper / Yearbook

Honor Societies

International Club

Refer to your Student Handbook for a complete listing of all available clubs and activities.

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