CRTC Career Readiness Credentials
Students Can Earn Industry-Recognized Certifications, College Credits and More
Today’s job market demands a better educated workforce than ever before, and jobs in this new economy require more complex knowledge and skills than jobs of the past. So today’s high school students need to find a competitive edge if they’re going to successfully compete for career and college placement after graduation.
CRTC Career Pathway programs provide that competitive edge by weaving college and career readiness activities into the curriculum, and by connecting most students to opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications, professional licensure and/or college credits.
Read through the below list of available career readiness credentials, and think about how those achievements might look on your college or job application.
Automotive Technology
- 3 Credits for 1 College Course in This Pathway
- 8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certificates
- Snap-On Solus Pro Scan Tool Certificate
- 504 Electric Motor Certificate
- S/P2 Mechanical Safety and Pollution Control Certificates
Business
- Up to 12 Credits for 4 College Courses in This Pathway
- Excel Certification
- QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU)
Computer Engineering
- At least 12 Credits from among 7 College Courses Offered in This Pathway
- Prep for AP Computer Science Principles Exam
Construction Trades
- Up to 9 Credits for 3 College Courses in This Pathway
- MCC Articulation Agreement
- S/P2 Welding Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Card
Cosmetology
- Up to 360 training hours toward postsecondary Cosmetology education
- Paul Mitchell Certificates in Color Application, Long Hair Styling and Product Knowledge
- S/P2 Certificates in Cosmetology, 21st Century Skills, Human Resources and Safety and Environment
- Guccio Gel Veneer Nail Certificate
Criminal Justice
- 7 Credits for 2 College Courses in This Pathway
- Healthcare Provider CPR & AED Certification
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certificate
- Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour Card
Culinary & Pastry Arts
- 9 Credits for 3 College Courses in This Pathway
- ServSafe Sanitation Certificate
- ProStart National Restaurant Education Foundation (NREF) Certificate
Education & Behavioral Science
- 19 Credits for 6 College Courses in This Pathway
- NHTI Articulation Agreement
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Universal Design for Learning, Level I
Emergency Services
- 3 Credits for 1 College Course in This Pathway
- EMT Certification
- Firefighter I Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations Certificate
- Wildland Certification
Graphic Design & Creative Media
- 12 Credits for 4 College Courses in This Pathway
- Adobe Associate Certifications in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro
Health Science
- 11 Credits for 3 College Courses in This Pathway
- Healthcare Provider CPR & AED Certificate
- EMT Certification
- LNA License
- Medical Terminology Certificate
Theater & Film
- 3 Credits for 1 College Course in This Pathway
- UNH Articulation Agreement (Production & Design)
- OSHA 10-Hour Card
- Adobe Associate Premiere Certification