Career Pathway Programs

In addition to the specific job skills each Career Pathway offers, there are benefits for LRHSD students who stay in the district for these specialized programs. It can be easier to maintain relationships in their home community, even if a student switches from one LRHSD school to another. Enrollment is locked in earlier than other schools that require multi-program exploration before a student is assigned to one course of study. Students can experience a full range of extracurricular activities including athletics and performing arts. And, of course, LRHSD students are assured of the high-quality academic program that complements Career Pathways.

Students are invited to register for Career Pathway programs when selecting their 9th grade classes. Admittance is not guaranteed, however. Like all courses, these special programs have capacity limits. To register or learn more, contact the school where your preferred Career Pathway program is offered.

ASE Automotive Certification - Seneca High School: 609-268-4600

Construction, Building & Carpentry - Cherokee High School: 856-983-5140

Metalwork, Welding & Fabrication - Lenape High School: 609-654-5111

The Career Pathways programs are focused on a four-year experience that leads to job-ready skills and, in some cases, certification. However, LRHSD is dedicated to meeting the needs of interested students who have already completed their freshman year. Older students can enroll in these specialty programs, and counselors will be creative with internship and independent study options to creatively build a worthwhile experience. Any interested student should start that process by talking with his or her academic counselor.

Additionally, LRHSD offers several career-focused options for smaller-scale exposures rather than 4-year comprehensive programs.

Transportation will be provided for students attending a Career Pathway program at their home school. LRHSD will provide bus transportation to and from school. For students that participate in an internship, they must provide transportation for that opportunity.

Consistent with Board Policy, transportation is not provided for students attending an LRHSD school other than their home school. Students opting to pursue a Career Pathway program not offered in their home school must provide their own transportation to and from school and any applicable internship opportunities.

These transportation procedures mimic the way LRHSD offers students the opportunity to take part in JROTC programs at our different buildings.

Any student enrolled in a Career Pathway program at Seneca, Cherokee or Lenape will become a full-time student of that school. They will be eligible to participate in all school sports, clubs and activities.

The rotating schedule of LRHSD makes it impossible for a student to take academics at one building and a specialty program at another. Because of that, students enrolled in a Career Pathway program at Seneca, Cherokee, or Lenape will become a full-time student of that school. They will be eligible to participate in all school sports, clubs, and activities. This is the same way LRHSD offers students the opportunity to take part in JROTC programs at our different school buildings.

For each of these programs, the district’s goal is to provide practical skill training through internships, paying jobs, and/or job site experience. Supported by appropriate curricula and facilities, LRHSD’s Career Pathway programs will encourage students to pursue careers in the trades and inspire them to graduate from trade school or a specialized certification program.

During freshman and sophomore years, each Career Pathway students will take one pathway-related course per year as an elective. During junior and senior years, each student will have the opportunity to attend class during the AM wheel and accumulate work experience with local businesses during the PM wheel as part of the LRHSD's Option Two program.