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Business Education Department is under the direction of vocationally certified Sandy Rossmaier. Her classes include: Intro to Business Technology, Accounting, Electronic Math Applications, Office User Specialist, Leadership, Yearbook, Senior English, Entrepreneurship (concessions management) and Work Study. Mrs. Rossmaier and her program offer students the opportunity to take part in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student organization. If enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Class, students will help with the management and operation of the concession stands. If enrolled in Leadership those students will help with the ASB and RHS student activities. Mrs. Rossmaier also serves as the CTE Director, Tech Prep Director and High School Activities Coordinator for Rainier School District. For more info please see Mrs. Rossmaier.
The following is a sample of how Business Education at Rainier can transition into the "real" world.
PROGRAM OF STUDYCareer Cluster: Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster Pathway: Information, Management, Entrepreneurship
This Career Pathway Program of Study can serve as a guide along with other career planning materials as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this program are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner's education and career goals. Note: Many items have links to external resources with more information.
REQUIREDCREDITS
GRADE
English/
Language Arts
(4.0 credits)
Social Studies/
Sciences
(3.0 credits)
Math
(3.0 credits)
Science
(3.0 credits)
Fine Arts
(1.0 credits)
Health/
Fitness
(2.0 credits)
Other
(7.0 credits)
Related Career & Technical
(1.5 credits)
Certificate and Tech Prep
(notation on HS and TP alignment)
SAMPLE
Occupations Relating
To This Pathway
(*indicates job in high demand)
SECONDARY SAMPLE COURSE OFFERINGS
9
Language Arts 9
Intro to Bus and Geography
Integrated I, II, III
or
Pre-Calc
or
CTE Equivalent
Physical Sci
Or CTE Biotech
Biology or
CTE Biotech
Science Elec
Or
CTE Equivalent
Credits from Art Courses
or
CTE Equivalent
Credits from Health and Fitness Courses
or
CTE Equivalent
Elective courses
and
Advisory Portfolio and Senior Presentation
and
HS and beyond Plan
RHS CTE COURSE OPTIONS
Office User Specialist I and II
Business Law
Entrepreneurship
Intro to Business
Accounting I and II
Electronic Math Applications
Business Leadership
Work Based Learning
NEW MARKET OPTIONS
Academy of Finance
The Microsoft Office
LEADERSHIP
FBLA
TECH PREP ARTICULATIONS
CIS 105-Filing
CIS 150-Formatting
CIS 101-Keyboarding
CIS 107-Accounting
CIS 140-Math Applications
CERTIFICATIONS
RHS--CTE Completer Cert
Some Preparation
Receptionist/info Clerk
Customer Service Rep
Independent Distributor
Call Center Support/Rep
Medium Preparation
Computer support/help desk
Computer operator
Database Analyst
Maintenance Tech
Administrative Assistant*
Human Resource Assistant
General Operations Manager
Small Business Owner
Entrepreneur
Considerable Preparation:
Computer Software Engineer*
System Analyst*
Database designer*
Franchisee
Partner
Account Manager
Extensive Preparation
Computer/Info System Manager*
Chief Executive Officer
President
10
Language Arts 10
Civics
11
English Elective
or
Business English
US History
12
English Electives
or
Business English
CWP & Econ or Ap Gov
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS*
Technical Certification
(instruction provided through certified training and/or testing centers)
Apprenticeship Opportunities
2-yr ATA or Degree
(Find specific colleges at www.sbctc.ctc.edu - click colleges)
4 -yr Degree or Advanced Training
Microsoft Office Specialist
Word
PowerPoint
Outlook
Excel
Access
Receptionist/Clerk
South Puget Sound CC
Various technical /community cc
Computer Programming
City University
South Puget Sound CC
Computer Science
Heritage University
Entrepreneurial Studies
Bellevue Community College
Edmonds Community College
Grays Harbor College
Lower Columbia College
Northwest Indian College
Retailing/Operations
Bates Technical College
Pierce College
Renton Technical College
General Merchandising
Bates Technical College
Lower Columbia College
For a list of occupations that currently post for apprenticeships, go to
http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/TradeDescrip/default.asp
To look up an occupation, got to
https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/arts/Occupations/Occupation_Lookup.asp
Administrative Assistant and General Secretarial Science
Various community/technical colleges
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Bellingham Technical College
Clark College
Everett College
Spokane Community College
Office Adminstration
South Puget Sound CC
Information Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Computer & Info Sciences
Heritage University'
ITT Technical
Walla Walla College
Entrepreneurial Studies
Edmonds Community College
Northwest Indian College
Retailing/Operations
Bates Technical College
Clark College
Highline Community College
CTE Secondary Education Teacher
•· 6000 hours of work experience in the field
•· Completion of a state approved CTE Teacher Preparation Program
•· Passage of Basic Skills Math and English
Most Washington 4 year private and public schools offer a variety of degrees related to Business, Management and Administration.
•· Accounting
•· Business
•· Business Administration
•· Communications
•· Education Degree
•· Enterprise management
•· Finance
•· Human Resource Mgmt
•· International Business
•· Mathematical/Stats
•· Public Relations
•· Computer Sciences
•· Computer Engineering
