Career Pathways

Welcome to the preview of our new GPS Secondary Digital Course Catalog. Please be advised that this tool is currently in a Beta testing phase. While we strive for precision, course descriptions, prerequisites, and availability are subject to change. Always consult with a school counselor for availability and official graduation requirements. Your input is vital. If you notice any errors or have suggestions for improvement, please contact webmaster@gilbertschools.net.

Career Clusters and Career Pathways helps students develop and follow an organized, more focused plan in setting their academic and career goals.Career Clusters are a national framework that organizes occupations into broad categories based on similar skills and interests (e.g., careertech.org/what-we-do/career-clusters). Career Pathways, on the other hand, represent more specific groups of related jobs within a Career Cluster that share similar skills and knowledge. (e.g. Teacher → curriculum coordinator → assistant principal → principal. Retail Sales associate → cashier → assistant manager → store manager → regional manager.)

At GPS Junior High Schools, students will use My Future AZ, a career exploration and discovery tool, to learn about various career clusters and pathways. This tool also provides visibility to high school CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses, helping students make informed decisions about their future academic and career paths. For additional guidance or assistance, students are encouraged to see a school counselor.

At GPS High Schools, in addition to the requirements for graduation and/or university entrance, suggested courses are recommended for specific pathways to aid students with a specific interest. See a school counselor for additional information or assistance.