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The world of marketing, graphics, communications, photography, public relations and media is changing at rapid
speed. This College Tech Prep Initiative will prepare students to explore careers and post-secondary options in
communication-based fields. With the community as the classroom, students use projects and experienced-based
learning to examine the foundations of marketing, management, graphic design, communications, public relations and
advertising. Students will also use the latest in interactive technology, social media and software to gain real-world
experience and build a professional portfolio. College credits available. For more information, see the Compact Career
Catalog 2016-17.

COURSE: IT Academy with CompTIA and CISCO · STEM

GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
LENGTH: Two years
SCHOOL: Cuyahoga Falls
CREDIT: Level I – Lab 1; Tech Theory 1; CP English 1 (Optional)

Level II- Lab 1; Tech Theory 1; CP English 1 (Optional)

You’re texting and tweeting. You’re downloading an MP3 or checking Facebook. You are on digital networks. By 2015,
there will be 15 billion global network connections—twice as many as there are people on earth. Learning about
networks will give you lots of career options. With the right network skills, you can enter an exciting and well paying
career in ICT (information and communications technology). Or you can bring those vital skills to an internship or job in
some other industry. As part of the IT Academy, you’ll gain the needed knowledge of basic computer hardware and
operating systems, preparing you to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. You will cover the essential principles of
installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, and preventative maintenance on
desktop and laptop computers. You will also learn elements of customer service and communication skills necessary to
work with others. College credits available. For more information, see the Compact Career Catalog 2015-16.

COURSE: International Business Academy

GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
LENGTH: Two years
SCHOOL: Stow-Munroe Falls
CREDIT: Level 1: Marketing Principles 1; Strategic Entrepreneurship 1; CP Economics 1; CP English 1

Level II: Marketing Applications 1; International Business 1; CP English 1; CP Government 1

In this exciting College Tech Prep Initiative, students are exposed to
local and international business through hands-on activities and real-
world practices. The Academy has ties to the business community that
allow for authentic interaction with business professionals so that
students can acquire a global perspective of business and marketing
practices. Marketing principles, strategic entrepreneurial marketing
application and International Business will be the areas of
concentration. Students have access to four-year pathways in
Accounting, Marketing, Finance or Management at various local
universities. College credits available. For more information, see the
Compact Career Catalog 2015-16.

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