Who: Sophmores, Juniors & Seniors

What: Pathway course @ Career Center (2-3 year pathway sequences)

When: Application opens December 1

Application closes March 29

*Late additions by April 30

How: QR Code & Emailed to all OPS Students

Linked on social MEDIA sites and Website: https://www.ops.org/careercenter

Requirements: On track for graduation

The Career Center School is located at 3230 Burt Street, in the west wing of the Teacher Administrative Center.  Students receive transportation from their home school to the Career Center for all programs except for Zoo Partnership and UNMC High School Alliance.

The Career Center provides ALL Omaha Public Schools 10th through 12th grade students access to 11 high-quality career pathways not available elsewhere. This is an invaluable opportunity to provide a glimpse into a career without the hefty price tag of college, earn industry credentials, experience workplace learning, engage employers, and have FUN learning by doing! 

Pathways Information:

5 Trades / Skilled & Technical Sciences Pathways. Automotive Tech, Automotive Collision, Construction, Electrical, & Welding introduce students to respective careers in the trades. Students will gain strong foundational proficiency and skills through a 2-3 year course sequence. Student outcomes in each pathway include industry certifications, internships and apprenticeships, college credit, and more.

2 Health Pathways. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) introduce students to careers in health and therapeutic services fields. Both programs are approved by the State of Nebraska. Students have access to job shadows, simulations, field experiences and more! The culmination for students is earning the nationally recognized industry credential. CNA students must be 16 by May of the calendar year EMT students must be seniors

2 I.T. / Communications Pathways. IT PC Repair & Networking and Digital Video Production (DVP) introduce students to careers in IT communications fields. Students have access to college credit, certifications, simulations, field experiences and more! Students work with specialized equipment and advanced technology in these pathways. Both pathways have 2-3 year course sequences.

Prior to applying:

Before beginning the application, the following information is needed:

• Personal Information
• Home address
• Student ID number
• GPA
• School issued email address
• Counselor Information
• Counselor’s name
• Counselor’s email
• Pathway Interests (Top 2)
• Career Aspirations
• List of school and community activities
• List of honors received and volunteer experiences

Application Link

Use your 6-Digit Student ID Number to authenticate the application.

What are our Pathways?

Career Center is home to 11 total pathways, 9 being held on-site and 2 off-site.  Visit our Pathways page for more info!

What is Career Ready? 

We focus on 6 benchmarks in our pathways to ensure students are Career Ready and prepared for success when they enter the workforce or head to college following high school graduation.

CTSO - Co Curricular Activities (Skills USA / HOSA)

Workplace Learning Experiences - Internships

Industry Credential / Certification

Dual Credit Career Pathway Course

Pathway Concentrator / Completor

Attendance

Transportation

Bus Transportation provided by school district. *Students need approval to drive a personal car with proof of valid driver’s license. Permission form is at Career Center and must be signed by parent and home school administrator