Modify and use them in whatever fashion you need. For the past 2 years, teachers, administrators, parents, and students at San Mateo High have been working on developing educational pathways that tie academics with vocational trainings. After a year of exploration, the initial planning team at SMHS has focused on developing a Biotechnology Careers Pathway. Several other educational institutions are developing pathways in the Health Sciences, Electrical Engineering, etc. We got excited about a Biotech Pathway because 1.
Students have an inherent interest in biotechnology.
The Bay Area is the center for the biotech industry. There are many different entry levels for jobs in this field. The industry has reasonable benefits for its employees. We are now at the stage in the planning process where we are planning the scope and sequence of academic and vocational courses in The San Mateo High School Biotechnology Career Pathway. We have made connections with programs at the College of San Mateo and Skyline College.