Manufacturing

The IASC Next Manufacturing Career Pathway will support student exploration and provide opportunities for students to build their identities in and prepare for a career in manufacturing occupations. Core courses will include programming such as welding, machine shop technology, Mechatronics, mechanical drafting, sheet-metal occupations, computerized numerical controls, and engineering and other manufacturing-related courses. Hands on experiences in this pathway include job shadowing with local manufacturing businesses, a student-led manufacturing business courses, and Manufacturing Careers Internships where students can work in paid positions with manufacturing businesses during the school day. The sequence of courses included in the Manufacturing Career Pathway highlights the career opportunities in Manufacturing and helps students understand the skills necessary to be successful in that field – both technical and professional.

Pathway Overview

The IASC Next Healthcare Career Pathway has two tracks available for students: Healthcare Nursing Focus and Healthcare Sciences Focus.

The Healthcare Nursing Focus prepares students who are planning on pursuing a career in nursing from Nursing Assistant to an advanced degree in Nursing. This career pathway track is aligned to the Practical Nursing program at Itasca Community College.

The Healthcare Sciences Focus prepares students who are planning on pursuing a career in professional healthcare careers outside of nursing that require a four year degree and beyond. These careers include chiropractors, physicians, dieticians, dentists, etc. This career pathway track is aligned to the Health Sciences program at Itasca Community College.

Pathway Courses

Healthcare: Nursing Focus

Required

Healthcare Careers Exploration (TP)
Biology 10
Algebra II
CIS Chemistry* or General Chemistry
Composition I*
Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Growth and Development (O)
Medical Terminology*(TP)
Intro to Healthcare Core Concepts* (O)
Nursing Assistant*
BLS for Healthcare Provider (TP)
Healthcare Career Internship

Recommended

Health and Wellness
Psychology (TP)
Anatomy and Physiology II
Some offerings vary by district, see your counselor or district career pathway info sheets for more information.

Healthcare: Sciences/Pre-Professional Focus

Required

Healthcare Careers Exploration (TP)
Biology 10
College Prep Biology with Microbiology (TP) and/or Advanced Biology
CIS College Algebra*
CIS Chemistry* or General Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Human Growth and Development (O)
Psychology (TP)
Intro to Healthcare Core Concepts* (O)
Nursing Assistant*
Healthcare Career Internship

Recommended

Health and Wellness
Sociology
Statistics
Some offerings vary by district, see your counselor or district career pathway info sheets for more information.

Healthcare Career Possibilities

Healthcare Workforce Facts

20% of all jobs in Itasca County are in the Healthcare Field. This makes it the largest industry in the area.
In Itasca County, 4,890 new healthcare jobs will be available between 2012- 2022.
The top 5 occupations for growth in adding jobs in northeastern minnesota were Personal Care Attendants (PCAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
There will be over 49,000 openings for registered nurses in minnesota in the next 10 years with an average wage of $37.85 per hour
There are almost 500,000 healthcare professionals employed in minnesota with an average wage of $53,000 per year

Join the IASC Health care Occupation Students of America (HOSA) chapter

The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.

IASC HOSA is available for 9-12th grade IASC students who are currently enrolled in at least one Healthcare Career Pathway course (see above). The chapter meets virtually and in-person throughout the school year. HOSA student members are able to build relationships with healthcare career pathway students across the Itasca area, network and be mentored by local healthcare professionals, grow their technical skills in healthcare areas of their interest and participate in competitions regionally, statewide, and even nationally for those skill areas

To join HOSA, visit the Healthcare Career Pathway page at nextpathways.org. Register online and a staff member will connect you with chapter advisors.

Scrubs Camp

Get excited about a career in health sciences! At Scrubs Camp, students get to interact directly with working professionals in the field and through field trips, tour and experience health care businesses to experience what it would be like to work in a particular field. IASC is excited to announce the first ever Scrubs Camp hosted at Itasca Community College Summer 2021. Visit the Healthcare Career Pathway page at nextpathways.org to learn more about Scrubs Camp and register.

Healthcare Career Internship

Earn high school credit AND get paid! IASC Next has partnered with local healthcare providers in the region to provide paid internships for students enrolled in the Healthcare Career Pathway. Through this internship students will have first-hand experience in a healthcare field while working with other professionals. Students will earn high school credit for their time in industry, and may be eligible for industry recognized certifications as a part of their experience as well. Healthcare Career Internships are available for junior and senior IASC students. Students must be in good academic standing and have their own transportation to and from their work site. Contact IASC Next or your school counselor for registration information.

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