Career Pathways
Natural Resources, Environmental,
And
Agriculture

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?

• Environmental field technicians
• Horticulturists
• Agricultural technicians
• Instrument technicians
• Regulatory information technicians
• Site remediation technicians
• Regulatory compliance technicians
• Treatment processes technicians
• Biologists
• Ecologists
• Biochemist
• Entomologists
• Forest scientists
• Environmental engineer
• Design engineer
• Sanitary engineer
• Climate researcher
• Environmental educator
• Environmental lawyer
• Fish and wildlife officer
• Research wildlife biologist
• Environmental filmmaker
• Farmer
• Landfill manager

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 very beneficial for careers in this pathway, please consult with your guidance counselor for advice.

* Semester Course

** See Guidance Department

Core Recommendations

Applicable Science/Math and Vocational Technical courses are selected to build a schedule developed with Guidance to help you make a successful transition from high school to post-secondary education and/or career.

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.
• 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.

• People who like a challenge.
• People who like being outdoors.
• People who like to understand in detail how systems work.
• People who are comfortable having to frequently work on their own.
• People who feel strongly about protecting the environment and improving the quality of life
• People who like animals.
• People who enjoy collecting data and using scientific principles to solve problems.
• People who like to be creative.
• People who are interested in solving problems
• People who are interested in the life sciences.
• People interested in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering.
• People that enjoy working in a laboratory setting.

   

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 : MSPCA, Chicopee State Park, Watershed Council, Recycling Programs

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

Part-time employment: Various city departments

Workplace tours

Campus Activities

Athletics

Class officer

Career Center research

Job Shadows

Telementoring

Portfolio development

School Clubs

Academic Decathlon

Computer Club

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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