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Marketing, Sales, and Service

Prepare for a career in Marketing or Entrepreneurship/Self-Employment.

“This is a really powerful and unique opportunity for 10th grade students to be given the ability and trust and control to actually create a web presence … for local business owners.”

Damon Thomas
Co-Founder, Quiq Labs

Overview

Pathways in the Marketing, Sales, and Service sector prepare graduates to work in marketing as advertising managers, market research analysts, PR specialists, sales managers, and more.

Students may have the opportunity to receive college credit and industry recognized certifications as well as participate in paid and unpaid internships.

Marketing, Sales, and Service

Sample Marketing Courses

Note: Course availability varies by school and program.

CART Lab

CART is a college and career prep, half-day program for juniors and seniors in Clovis and Fresno Unified School Districts. Labs offer hands-on and industry standard methods for students to investigate and acquire a variety of skills. CART offers one lab in the Marketing sector.

Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship Lab

Students explore how companies, such as Apple, Starbucks, Roxy and Nike develop their branding through product development, pricing strategies, promotional campaigns and global product placement. Students enjoy hands-on learning as they develop their own product brands and promotional campaigns, including online advertising and social media, television, radio, mobile and print advertising. Students learn industry-standard technology for conducting market research and creating advertising products. Students experience real-world learning through internships with non-profit organizations, media companies and advertising agencies.

Examples of Marketing Careers

Occupation Education Level Median Annual Earnings in CA
Advertising and Promotions Manager Bachelor's degree $142,900
Insurance Agent/Broker High school diploma or equivalent $51,570
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist Bachelor's degree $73,600
Marketing Manager Bachelor's degree $166,300
Public Relations Manager Bachelor's degree $128,820
Public Relations Specialist Bachelor's degree $71,000
Real Estate Agent High school diploma or equivalent $60,510
Sales Manager Bachelor's degree $136,800

Source: US Dept of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics for California

Marketing Pathways and Programs

Pathway Certifications

Linked Learning Silver Certification

Linked Learning Silver Certification is a standard of excellence for college and career preparation. We have achieved Silver Certification by demonstrating that our pathways have integrated academics with career-themed coursework, feature meaningful work-based learning, and include effective supports for students.

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McLane Academy of Finance and Entrepreneurship

Patiño Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology

NAF Model Academy

NAF Model Academies are spotlighted for their excellent efforts in delivering high-quality educational experiences for high school students across the nation.

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McLane Academy of Finance and Entrepreneurship