Career Research and Development
The Career Research and Development (CRD) program helps high school students identify their interests, aptitudes and abilities, and apply that knowledge to investigate careers and higher education. Students who complete the CRD program will have mastered the High School Core Learning Goals demonstrating the Skills for Success. The Career Research and Development program is an approved Career and Technology Education graduation pathway. Successful completion of the CRD program sequence with a grade B or higher may earn a student up to 3 credits at Howard Community College. Career Research and Development I may be taken as a general elective.
Students enrolled in CRD I have an opportunity to apply for a Passport to the Future, which is an endorsement from the Howard County Chamber of Commerce as workforce ready.
Career Research and Development Advisory Board
The mission of the Career Research & Development Advisory Committee is two-fold:
- To help develop a highly educated and successful workforce.
- To provide guidance and support for the Passport to the Future initiative
The purpose of this committee is to:
- Review and advise on the CRD curricula and textbooks.
- Advocate for the Passport to the Future by soliciting businesses to hire CRD students.
- Participate in the interview process of Passport to the Future Students.
- Participate with high school CRD classes to share career information and experiences.
The Career Research and Development Advisory Committee meets quarterly during the school year. Anyone interested in participating on this committee should contact Stephanie Discepolo, Resource teacher for Career Research and Development in the office of Career and Technical Education and Library Media.
Contact: sdiscepolo@hcpss.org, 410-313-7493
Curriculum