CTE: Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
Maryland’s number one industry is Agriculture and Frederick county leads the way in the state. Students learn about innovative and sustainable agricultural processes, technology, and business management practices. These courses support careers and industry certifications in plant science, animal science, agricultural mechanics, and industry related fields such as biotechnology and agribusiness.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Opportunities
| CTE Program | School | Industry Recognized Credential |
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| Agricultural Mechanics |
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| Animal Science-Pre Vet | All High Schools except Governor Thomas Johnson High School |
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| Horticulture | All High Schools except Governor Thomas Johnson High School |
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If you enjoy:
- Caring for animals
- Food production
- Working with your hands
- Being outdoors
- Growing things
- Using science to solve problems
Then you might enjoy a career as a:
- Farmer (food, plant, dairy, agri-tourism)
- Veterinarian
- Dairy Scientist
- Certified Groomer
- Horticulturist
- Landscape Designer
- Food Scientist
For more information about opportunities within the Environmental, Agriculture and Natural Resources Cluster, please see your School Counselor or Career Coach.
For detailed course offerings and class sequences, please see the Course and Planning Guides.
Career and Technology Center (CTC) Opportunities (Open to all students - Application Required)
| CTC Program | Industry Recognized Credential |
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| Agri-Business | A*S*K Marketing Certification |
| Environmental Landscape and Design |
Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist Certification |
Work Based Learning (WBL) Opportunities available at every school
| Career Research and Development Pathway with Work Study | Internship | Youth Apprentice Program |
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| Work Based Learning Coordinators and Career Coaches can help you identify a local employer in this industry. | ||
Career and Technical Student Organizations
CTSOs are student-led organizations that provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, teamwork, and career-related skills. They often focus on specific career fields, such as business, technology, agriculture, or health sciences. CTSOs can offer a variety of activities, including competitions, conferences, community service projects, and networking events.
Additional Opportunities
Dual Enrollment
College credit opportunities are available within this program. Please review the course guide for the most current Dual Enrollment opportunities.
Sample Schedule
Below is a sample schedule of how students can complete a CTE program while satisfying their graduation requirements. Please note, these sample schedules are not official options and students should consult their guidance counselor for the most accurate advice regarding scheduling.
