College and Career Readiness
Basic Skills PLUS
Career Pathways by College and NC Career Cluster1 (June 2017)
Basic Skills PLUS is a program that provides workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster to students concurrently enrolled in an Adult High School or High School Equivalency program. Program principles include strategies for contextualized and accelerated instruction with comprehensive student support in structured career pathways designed to reduce the amount of time a Basic Skills PLUS student is enrolled. Eligible instructional Basic Skills PLUS programs provide students with the skills necessary for successful transition into and completion of postsecondary education or training, or employment. Eligible students may have course tuition and registration fees waived.
Career Pathways with Greatest Number of Colleges Represented
Architecture and Construction HVAC and Refrigeration Building Construction/Technology Business Management and Administration Business Financial Management and Accounting
Administrative and Information Support Computer Information Technology Health Science
Therapeutic Services-Certified Nursing Assistant Human Services - Early Childhood Education Manufacturing
Production - Welding Technology Production - Computer Integrated Machining
Hospitality and Tourism Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
1 Source: NC-NET NC Career Clusters Guide. http://www.nc-net.info/clusters_guide/2015_nc_career_clusters_guide.pdf
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Alamance Community
College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Plumbing
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - General Office Certificate
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development- Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Human Services Personal Care Services – Manicuring/Nail Technology
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community
College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Building Construction Technology
Business Management and
Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -
Accounting Certificate
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office Administration
Health Science Health Informatics - Electronic Health Records
Health Science Diagnostic Services-Phlebotomy
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Central Sterile Processing
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development Services - Early Childhood Education
Human Services Personal Care Services - Manicuring/Nail Technology
Information Technology Information Support and Services - PC Installation and Maintenance
Information Technology Programming and Software Development - Microcomputer Applications
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Industrial Systems Technology
Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance -
Automotive Systems Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Logistics Planning and Management Services - Logistics Management
Beaufort County Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development - Pharmacy Technician
3
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Bladen Community
College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Diagnostic Services - Phlebotomy
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Blue Ridge Community College
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Business Administration
Health Science Health Informatics - Allied Health
Manufacturing Production - Machining
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance -Automotive Systems Technology
Brunswick
Community College
Health Science Health Informatics - Healthcare Certification
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Plant Systems - Landscape Gardening
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Medical Office Administration
Business Management and
Administration
Administrative and Information Support -
Office Administration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services Early - Childhood Education
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
Security
Legal Services - Paralegal Technology
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance -Automotive Systems Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Collision Repair and Refinishing
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Transportation Operations - Truck Driver Training
4
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Manufacturing Production-Industrial Sewing
Manufacturing Production-Upholstery Institute
Cape Fear Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Building Construction Technology
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services -
Hospitality and Food Service
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Manufacturing Production – Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
Transportation Operations - Truck Driver Training
Carteret Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
Health Science Informatics Services - Pathways to Healthcare
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Carolina Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Manufacturing Production - Machining
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Marketing, Sales and Service Buying and Merchandising - Customer Service
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Renewable Energy
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Automotive Systems Technology- Logistics Management
Central Piedmont
Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Air Conditioning, Heating, and
Refrigeration Technology
Architecture and Construction Construction - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Credential
Architecture and Construction Construction – Plumbing
Architecture and Construction Maintenance/Operations – Housekeeping
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office Administration
5
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Business Management and
Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -
Medical Billing and Coding
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Diagnostic Services - Phlebotomy
Health Science Diagnostic Services - EKG Technician
Health Science Diagnostic Services - Emergency Medical Technician
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services – ServSafe and Culinary Boot Camp
Human Services Family and Community Services - Developmental Disabilities Specialist
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Human Services Personal Care Services – Natural Hair Care
Information Technology Programming and Software Development - PC Pro/Comp TIA A+Certification
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining
Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
Transportation Operations – Commercial Truck
Driving
Cleveland Community College
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Manufacturing Production - Furniture Academy
Coastal Carolina Community College
Architecture and Construction Maintenance/Operations – Facilities Maintenance
Health Science Informatics Services - Allied Health
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
College of The
Albemarle
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early
Childhood Education
6
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Information Technology Network Systems - Computer Engineering
Technology
Information Technology Programming and Software Development - Computer Information Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic
Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Aviation Sheet Metal
Craven Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Physical Therapy Assistant
Davidson County
Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Medical Assisting Technology
Health Science Biotechnology Research and Development - Pharmacy Technician
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Information Technology
Programming and Software Development - Computer Information Technology
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Industrial Systems Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Automotive Systems Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Motorcycle Mechanics
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Logistics Planning and Management Services - Logistics Management
Durham Technical Community College
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office Systems Technology
Health Science Informatics Services - Health Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Industrial Systems
Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical
Technician
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Human Services Personal Care Services - Barbering
7
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Human Services Personal Care Services - Cosmetology
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Automotive Systems Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Comprehensive Training and Competency Program for Direct Care Workers (PHCAST)
Forsyth Technical
Community College Gaston College
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Architecture and Construction Construction - Plumbing
Business Management and
Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office
Administration
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting - Medical Office Administration
Health Science Biotechnology Research
& Development - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining
Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic
Technology
Gaston College
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office Administration
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Manufacturing
Production - Welding Technology
Manufacturing
Production - Manufacturing Technology
Guilford Technical Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC: Heating, Air Conditioning
Architecture and Construction Maintenance/Operations - Apartment Maintenance
Technician
Business, Management and
Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -
Medical Receptionist Certificate
Education and Training Teaching/Training – Medical Interpreter-
Spanish/English
Health Science Diagnostic Services - Emergency Medical Technician
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Family and Community Services – Income Maintenance Worker
8
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Marketing, Sales and Service Buying and Merchandising - Call Center Agent
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Manufacturing Production – Production and Machine Operator
Manufacturing Production - Forklift Operator
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Transportation Operations - Aviation Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Logistics Planning and Management Services - Global Logistics Associate
Halifax Community
College
Manufacturing Manufacturing - Welding Technology
Haywood Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Isothermal Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
James Sprunt Community College
Business, Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Word Processing
Business, Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Bookkeeping Certificate
Health Science Diagnostic Services - Phlebotomy Experience
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Nurse Aide Level I
Information Technology Information Support and Services - Business Computer Applications
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Johnston Community College
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Environmental Service Systems- Wastewater Treatment Operator
Architecture and Construction Construction – Plumbing
Architecture and Construction Construction – Heat Pump Certificate
Architecture and Construction Construction - Comfort Cooling Certificate
Architecture and Construction Construction – Electrical
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting - Accounting Certificate
9
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Business Management and
Administration
Management – Business Management Certificate
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office Technology Design Certificate
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support – Office Administration Certificate
Business, Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support- Office Assistant
Education and Training Teaching/Training – Spanish Interpreter Certificate
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Food and Beverage Operations
Health Science Health Informatics - Medical Administrative
Specialist Certificate
Information Technology Network Systems- Network Foundation Certificate
Manufacturing Production – Welding Technology MIG Certificate
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance- Automotive Detailing
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Diesel Electrical System Certificate
Lenoir Community College
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Plant Systems – Landscape Management Certificate
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Diagnostic Services – EMT Basic Pathway
Health Science Diagnostic Services - Phlebotomy Experience
Health Science Therapeutic Services -Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Martin Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayland Community
College
Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources
Plant Systems - Horticulture Technology/
Landscaping
Architecture and Construction Construction - Carpentry
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Health Science Informatics - Health Sciences
Human Services Personal Care Services - Manicuring/Nail Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
McDowell Technical Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mitchell Community College
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Medical Office Administration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Bioprocess Technician
10
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Manufacturing Production - Machining
Manufacturing Production - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Montgomery Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nash Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting-Medical Billing and Coding
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Information and Technology Interactive Media - Web Design Certificate
Manufacturing Production - Machining
Manufacturing Production - Tire Manufacturing
Manufacturing Production – Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance -Automotive Systems Technology
Pamlico Community College
Health Science Informatics - Allied Health
Health Science Diagnostic Services – Phlebotomy
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Restaurant Management
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic
Technology
Piedmont Community
College
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Pitt Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Building Construction Technology
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Informatics - Medical Assisting Technology
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Information Technology Programming and Software Development -
Computer Information Technology
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance -Automotive Systems Technology
11
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Randolph Community
College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and
Security
Law Enforcement Services - Fire and Rescue
Richmond Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - NCCER Pre-Apprenticeship Training for the Construction Trades
Business Management and
Administration
Administrative and Information Support - General
Office Clerk
Health Science Informatics Services - Medical Assisting Technology
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Information Technology Programming and Software Development - Computer Information Technology
Manufacturing Production - Computer Integrated Machining Technology
Roanoke-Chowan
Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Building Construction Technology
Architecture and Construction Construction - HVAC and Refrigeration
Architecture and Construction Construction - Plumbing
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic
Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - General Occupational Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Logistics Planning and Management Services - Logistics Management
Robeson Community College
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Environmental Service Systems - Wastewater
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - General Office Clerk
Business Management and
Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Medical
Office Administration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical/Electronic Technology
12
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Rockingham
Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Sampson Community College
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animal Systems - Animal Sciences/Livestock
Education and Training Teaching/Training – Community Spanish Interpreter
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services - Early Childhood Education
Manufacturing Production-Welding Technology
Sandhills Community College
Manufacturing Production – Welding Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - NCCER Electrical
Level I
South Piedmont Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Heat Pump Fundamentals Certificate ( Architecture and Construction Construction - Heating Fundamentals Certificate Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Medical Office Administration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services -
Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Electrical Systems Certificate
Southeastern Community College
Health Science Biotechnology Research & Development - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Family and Community Services – DSS Income Maintenance Caseworker
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Southwestern
Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction – HVAC and Refrigeration
Business Management and Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting – Business Administration
Business Management and
Administration
Business Financial Management and Accounting -
Facilities Management
Health Science Biotechnology and Research - Pharmacy Technician
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Medical Assisting Technology
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitality and Tourism Recreation, Amusements and Attractions - Table
Gaming
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Human Services Early Childhood Development and Services – Early Childhood Education
Manufacturing Production - Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
13
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance -
Automotive Systems Technology
Stanly Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services – Certified Nursing Assistant
Surry Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services – Certified Nurse Aide I
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
Tri-County Community College
Business Management and Administration
Administrative and Information Support - Office Systems Technology
Vance-Granville
Community College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Human Services Early Childhood Development Services - Early Childhood Education
Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment - Automotive
Systems Technology
Wake Technical
Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction – NCCER Pre-Apprenticeship Training
for the Construction Trades
Business Administration and Management
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Business Administration
Business Administration and
Management
Business Financial Management and Accounting -
Medical Office Administration
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services –
Hospitality and Food Service
Human Services Early Childhood Development Services - Early Childhood Education
Information Technology Programming and Software Development – Computer TIA A+ Certification
Manufacturing Production – Welding Technology
Transportation, Distribution and
Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment - Automotive
Detailing
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment - Automotive Maintenance
Wayne Community
College
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Plant Systems -Turf Grass Management Technology
Business Administration and Management
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Administrative Medical Billing and Coding
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Emergency Medical Technician
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Certified Production Technician
Manufacturing Production - Machining
Manufacturing Production - Welding Technology
14
College Career Cluster Career Cluster Pathway
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology – Industrial Systems
Technology
Western Piedmont Community College
Architecture and Construction Construction - Building Construction Technology
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wilkes Community
College
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Plant Systems - Horticulture Technology
Business Administration and Management
Business Financial Management and Accounting -Business Administration
Business Administration and Management
Administrative and Information Support - Office Administration
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Science Therapeutic Services – Dental Assisting
Hospitality and Tourism Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services - Culinary Technology
Human Services Early Childhood Development Services - Early Childhood Education
Human Services Family and Community Services - Human Services Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering and Technology - Applied Engineering Technology
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance - Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
Wilson Community
College
Health Science Therapeutic Services - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manufacturing Production - Tire Manufacturing
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