Career Pathways

Jr. High Students talking to engineering company at Career Fair (1)

Southeast Polk (SEP) provides a variety of career pathway clusters to guide high school students in selecting courses that prepare them for specific industries. As students reflect on their interests, they can choose courses from the pathways that most appeal to them in preparation for graduation and their post-secondary pursuits.

Explore Course Clusters & Career Pathways

Click on a career pathway to learn about the SEP courses students can take in preparation for entering the field that interests them most. Each pathway also includes opportunities students can take advantage of in high school for further preparation.

Agriculture, Animals & Natural Resources

Business

Design, Media & Arts

Education & Communication

Engineering & Manufacturing

Health, Science 
& Fitness

Information Technology

Math & Science

 

Public & 
Community Service

Skilled Trades

 

View the Course Registration Guide

Download the SEP Course Registration Guide for more information about our curriculum and to see course descriptions. This guide helps students plan the courses that satisfy academic requirements and align with their future career goals and interests throughout their time in high school.

Visit the College & Career Readiness Landing Page

Go to our College & Career Readiness hub to explore more post-secondary resources for high school students. Find college and career testing times, information on joining the military or work-based learning, and more.

Quick Links to Post-Secondary Resources