COURSE CODE: 9096

Leadership Development

SCED Code: 22101

Virginia Extended Description: 18

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Duration: 18 Weeks

Hours: 70

Credits: 0.5

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

Students develop competencies in identifying individual aptitudes in relation to effective leadership skills, understanding organizational behavior, using effective communication in the workplace, handling human resources and organizational problems, supervising and training employees, resolving conflict, and planning for the future. Continuing education in leadership is emphasized as well as practical leadership experiences in cooperation with school and community leaders. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

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Course Sequences

A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.

Career Clusters

Pathway	Occupation
Agribusiness Systems	Agricultural Commodity Broker
Animal Systems	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Environmental Service Systems	Environmental Compliance Inspector
Food Products & Processing Systems	Biochemist Food Scientist
Natural Resources Systems	Fish and Game Officer Forest Manager, Forester
Plant Systems	Botanist Certified Crop Advisor Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems	Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Equipment Operator Agricultural Equipment Parts Manager Agricultural Equipment Parts Sales Representative Machinist Parts Manager Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer

Pathway	Occupation
Construction	Construction Manager Construction and Building Inspector
Design/Pre-Construction	Architect Building Code Inspector
Maintenance/Operations	Construction Manager Construction and Building Inspector General Contractor

Pathway	Occupation
A/V Technology & Film	Audio and Video Equipment Technician Audio-Video Designer, Engineer Editor Graphic Designer Multimedia Artist, Animator Producer Sound Engineering Technician Videographer
Journalism & Broadcasting	Art Director Broadcast Technician Editor Program Director Radio, TV Announcer Radio, TV Reporter
Performing Arts	Cinematographer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Technical Director Video, Film Editor
Printing Technology	Desktop Publisher Job Printer Prepress Technician Press Operator Production, Planning, Expediting Clerk
Telecommunications	Computer Programmer Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst Telecommunications Equipment Installer, Repairer
Visual Arts	Commercial Photographer Costume Designer Fashion Designer Fashion Illustrator Graphic Designer Illustrator Interior Designer Media Planner, Buyer Multimedia Artist, Animator Photographic Process Technician Textile Designer

Pathway	Occupation
Administrative Support	Administrative Assistant Librarian Management Analyst Office Manager Project Management Specialists
Business Information Management	Account Executive/Account Manager Chief Executives Customer Service Representatives Database Analyst Executive Assistant Management Analyst Marketing Managers Office Manager Paralegal Project Management Specialists
General Management	Administrative Services Manager Billing Manager Business and Development Manager Chief Executives Chief Operating Officer Contract Administrator Credit Manager Customer Service Representatives Director Entrepreneur Facilities Manager Financial Managers Franchisee General and Operations Managers Human Resources Manager Management Analyst Meeting and Convention Planner Office Manager Operations Manager Payroll Manager Project Management Specialists Purchasing Manager Sports and Entertainment Manager
Human Resources Management	Compensation and Benefits Manager Compliance Officers EEO Specialist Human Resources Manager Management Analyst Occupational Analyst Office Manager Personnel Recruiter Project Management Specialists Public Relations Managers Training and Development Manager
Operations Management	Administrative Services Manager Billing Manager Chief Operating Officer Customer Service Representatives Customer Service Supervisor Department Manager Entrepreneur Facilities Manager General and Operations Managers Internet Entrepreneur Management Analyst Marketing Managers Media Planner, Buyer Operations Manager Payroll Manager Procurement Specialist Purchasing Manager Sales Managers Sales Representative Sports and Entertainment Manager

Pathway	Occupation
Administration & Administrative Support	Instructional Coordinator School Principal School Superintendent Training and Development Manager
Professional Support Services	Audiologist Marriage and Family Therapist Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker Speech-Language Pathologist
Teaching/Training	Child Care Assistant/Worker Coach, Secondary Level Director, Early Childhood Education Center Elementary School Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Owner, Early Childhood Center Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Special Education Teacher Teacher Assistant Training Consultant/Training Specialist

Pathway	Occupation
Accounting	Accountants and Auditors Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Controller Cost Analyst Management Accountant Merger and Acquisitions Manager Personal Financial Advisors Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Tax Accountant
Banking Services	Account Executive/Account Manager Accountants and Auditors Bill and Account Collectors Branch Manager Compliance Officers Credit Analysts Debt Counselor Financial Managers Loan Officers Personal Financial Advisors Teller Title Researcher
Business Finance	Accountants and Auditors Cash Manager Controller Cost Analyst Economists Financial and Investment Analysts Management Accountant Project Management Specialists Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Tax Accountant Tax Preparers
Insurance	Benefits and Job Analysis Specialist Claims Adjuster Claims Examiner Compliance Officers Customer Service Representatives Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Insurance Sales Agents Risk and Insurance Manager Insurance Underwriters Actuaries
Securities & Investments	Financial and Investment Analysts Fund Manager Meeting and Convention Planner Personal Financial Advisors Real Estate Developer Securities and Commodities Sales Agent Tax Preparers

Pathway	Occupation
Foreign Service	Diplomatic Courier Foreign Service Worker Interpreter/Translator
Governance	Legislative Aide Legislator Lobbyist
National Security	Combat Specialty Officer Military Enlisted Personnel Military Intelligence Specialist Military Officer Special Forces Personnel
Planning	Actuaries Economic Development Coordinator Economists Interviewer Urban and Regional Planner
Public Management & Administration	Court/Municipal/License Clerk Eligibility Specialist Government Accountant/Auditor Mail Carrier Postal Service Clerk Postmaster/Mail Superintendent
Regulation	Aviation Inspector Compliance Officers Environmental Compliance Inspector Financial and Investment Analysts Financial Managers Private Detective, Investigator Transit Vehicle Inspector
Revenue & Taxation	Compliance Officers Financial and Investment Analysts Financial Managers Real Estate Appraiser Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Pathway	Occupation
Biotechnology Research and Development	Biochemist Cell Biologist Research Assistant
Diagnostic Services	Cardiovascular Technologist Computer Tomography (CT) Technologist Medical, Clinical Laboratory Technician Medical, Clinical Laboratory Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technologist Phlebotomist Radiologic Technologist, Radiographer Radiologist
Health Informatics	Bioinformatics Technician Clinical Ethicist Computer Programmer Dental Laboratory Technician Epidemiologist Financial Managers Health Educator Medical Assistant Medical Biller, Patient Financial Services Medical Information Technologist Medical, Health Services Manager
Support Services	Environmental Sampling and Analysis Technician Food Service Worker Materials Manager Medical, Clinical Laboratory Technologist Mortician Records Processing Assistant
Therapeutic Services	Athletic Trainer Audiologist Certified Nurse Aide Dental Assistant Dentist Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Exercise Physiologist Home Health Aide Licensed Practical Nurse Massage Therapist Medical Assistant Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist Aide Optician Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant Physician Recreation Therapist Registered Nurse Surgeon Surgical Technologist Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Technologist

Pathway	Occupation
Lodging	Building Custodian Caterer Chief Engineer Concierge Environmental Specialist Executive Housekeeper Front Office Manager Lodging Manager Maintenance Supervisor Marketing Managers Reservationist
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions	Advertising and Promotions Managers Camp Counselor Caterer Meeting and Convention Planner Recreation Supervisor Recreation Worker Retail Manager Sports Promoter
Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services	Caterer Cook Destination Manager Entrepreneur Executive Chef Facilities Manager Food Service Manager Franchisee Host, Hostess Meeting and Convention Planner
Travel & Tourism	Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Development Human Resources Manager Meeting and Convention Planner Tour, Travel Guide Travel Agent

Pathway	Occupation
Consumer Services	Consumer Advocate Debt Counselor
Counseling & Mental Health Services	Career Coach/Counselor Dietitian, Nutritionist Educational/School Counselor Marriage and Family Therapist Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker Nutritional Counselor Rehabilitation Counselor Social and Human Service Assistant Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor Volunteer Coordinator
Early Childhood Development & Services	Child Care Assistant/Worker Director of Early Childhood Education Center Elementary School Teacher Nanny Parent and Family Educator Preschool Teacher Teacher Assistant
Family & Community Services	Adult Day Care Coordinator Educational/School Counselor Grief Counselor Medical, Public Health Social Worker Personal and Home Care Aide Rehabilitation Counselor Social and Community Service Manager Social and Human Service Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
Personal Care Services	Barber Cosmetologist Nail Technician Personal Trainer Personal and Home Care Aide

Pathway	Occupation
Information Support & Services	Account Executive/Account Manager Administrative Assistant Applications Integrator Communications Equipment Operator Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer) Computer User Support Specialist Computer Systems Engineer, Architect Customer Service Representatives Data Modeler Database Administrator Database Analyst Executive Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Information Systems Analyst Instructional Coordinator Internet Entrepreneur Multimedia Artist, Animator Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst Paralegal Software Test Engineer Systems Analyst
Network Systems	Computer Security Specialist Computer Software Engineer Computer Systems Engineer, Architect Computer and Information Systems Administrator Database Analyst Network Architect Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst Network and Computer Systems Administrator Radio, TV Broadcast Technician Software Test Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Specialist
Programming & Software Development	Applications Integrator Computer Software Engineer Game Designer, Programmer Multimedia Artist, Animator Network Systems and Data Communication Analyst Project Management Specialists Software Applications Engineer Software Test Engineer Systems Analyst Web Developer
Web & Digital Communications	Applications Integrator Computer Systems Engineer, Architect Game Designer, Programmer Graphic Designer Instructional Coordinator Multimedia Artist, Animator Project Management Specialists Software Test Engineer Systems Analyst Web Developer Webmaster

Pathway	Occupation
Correction Services	Corrections Officer Probation, Parole Officer
Emergency & Fire Management Services	Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic Fire Investigator Firefighter
Law Enforcement Services	Customs Inspector Police Officer Private Detective, Investigator U.S. Marshal
Legal Services	Arbitrator Attorney Customer Service Representatives Office Manager Paralegal
Security & Protective Services	Private Detective, Investigator Security Officer

Pathway	Occupation
Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance	Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Safety Engineer
Maintenance, Installation, & Repair	Millwright
Manufacturing Production Process Development	Industrial Engineer Industrial Engineering Technician Manufacturing Systems Engineer Network Designer Production Manager Programmer SPC (Statistical Process Control) Coordinator
Production	Assembler Automated Manufacturing Technician Extruding and Drawing Machine Operator Tool and Die Maker Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer
Quality Assurance	Calibration Technician Precision Inspector, Tester, or Grader Quality Control Technician SPC (Statistical Process Control) Coordinator

Pathway	Occupation
Marketing Communications	Advertising Account Executive Advertising and Promotions Managers International Merchandising Manager Marketing Communication Manager Marketing Managers Media Planner, Buyer Public Information Director Public Relations Managers Public Relations Specialists Sales Managers Trade Show Manager
Marketing Management	Advertising and Promotions Managers Art Director Brand Manager Chief Executives Entrepreneur Franchisee General and Operations Managers Internet Entrepreneur Marketing Communication Manager Marketing Managers Media Planner, Buyer Multimedia Artist, Animator Public Information Director Public Relations Managers Retail Manager
Marketing Research	Brand Manager Database Administrator Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Merchandising Coordinator Product Planner
Merchandising	Account Executive/Account Manager Customer Service Representatives Merchandise Buyer Merchandise Displayer, Window Trimmer Merchandise Manager Merchandising Coordinator Operations Manager Retail Manager
Professional Sales	Account Executive/Account Manager Entrepreneur Human Resources Manager Investment Banker Manufacturer's Sales Representative Media Planner, Buyer Multimedia Artist, Animator Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager Real Estate Appraiser Real Estate Broker Real Estate Sales Agent Sales Managers Sales Representative Telemarketer Trade Show Manager Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representative

Pathway	Occupation
Engineering & Technology	Aerospace Engineer Agricultural Engineer Architect Biomedical Engineer Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Commercial and Industrial Designer Computer Hardware Engineer Computer Software Engineer Electrical Engineer Engineer Engineering Manager Environmental Engineer Human Factors Engineer Industrial Engineer Manufacturing Systems Engineer Marine Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Engineer Petroleum Engineer Power Systems Engineer Project Management Specialists Quality Engineer Transportation Manager
Science & Mathematics	Animal Nutritionist Animal Scientist Atmospheric Scientist Bioinformatics Technician Biologist Botanist Chemist Ecologist Economists Environmental Scientist Geodetic Surveyor Geoscientist Hydrologist Materials Scientist Microbiologist Oceanographer Plant Biologist Plant Breeder/Geneticist Plant Pathologist Research Chemist Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Technical Writer Toxicologist Veterinarian Veterinary Assistant

Pathway

Occupation

Engineering & Technology

Aerospace Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Architect
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Commercial and Industrial Designer
Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer Software Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Engineer
Engineering Manager
Environmental Engineer
Human Factors Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Marine Engineer
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Project Management Specialists
Quality Engineer
Transportation Manager

Science & Mathematics

Animal Nutritionist
Animal Scientist
Atmospheric Scientist
Bioinformatics Technician
Biologist
Botanist
Chemist
Ecologist
Economists
Environmental Scientist
Geodetic Surveyor
Geoscientist
Hydrologist
Materials Scientist
Microbiologist
Oceanographer
Plant Biologist
Plant Breeder/Geneticist
Plant Pathologist
Research Chemist
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
Veterinary Assistant

Pathway	Occupation
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance	Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assembler Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer Automotive Service Technician, Mechanic Electrical and Electronic Installer Electrical and Electronic Repairer
Logistics Planning & Management Services	Logistics Analyst Logistics Engineer Logistics Manager
Transportation Operations	Air Traffic Controller Flight Engineer Pilot Ship Engineer Transportation Manager
Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation	Aerospace Engineer Civil Engineer Pilot Traffic Engineer Transportation Manager Urban, Regional Planner
Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations	Traffic Engineer Transportation Manager

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Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Business Management & Administration

Education & Training

Finance

Government & Public Administration

Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Manufacturing

Marketing

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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