Innovation Career Pathways

A Gateway to Your Future: Empowering Students with Innovative Courses, Pathways, and Real-World Experiences

At Athol High School, we create a dynamic learning environment that inspires exploration and innovation. Our diverse programs are designed to spark curiosity, nurture creativity and equip you with the skills to excel in today's competitive world.

Advanced Manufacturing

Course Options: Earn credits by taking courses such as Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, and select computer programming classes (including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A).

Customization: Tailor your program further by choosing additional AP or MWCC courses.

Senior Year: Complete your experience with a capstone project and/or internship.

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Computer Science Strand: Choose between courses like AP Computer Science Principles, Cybersecurity, or AP Computer Science.

Biomedical Science Strand: Focus on Biology, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics to explore life sciences in depth.

Customization: Enhance your learning with additional AP or MWCC courses, culminating in a capstone project and/or internship during your senior year.

Capstone and Internship Experience

Capstone Project: Engage in an open-ended research project that challenges you to design innovative solutions to real-world problems. This culminating experience integrates the knowledge and skills you've built throughout your high school journey.

Internship Experience: Gain practical, hands-on experience through internships coordinated by our College and Career Readiness team. Explore opportunities with industry partners such as the L.S. Starrett Company Co-op, A-O Television and other local organizations.

Potential Certifications: Bolster your resume with certifications in key areas, including First Aid/CPR, OSHA-10, Precision Measurement Instruments, Intro to Python, Intro to Java, and CompTIA Security+.