Career Pathways

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Kilgore College’s Career Pathway Maps assist students in achieving their goals in a timely fashion by helping them choose a career path early in their college experience and providing a clear road map of recommended courses.  KC’s advisors and counselors are ready to provide guidance and support all along the way.

Choose a Career Pathway

EDUCATION, HUMAN & PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Students seeking a career in Education, Human and Protective Services develop skills needed for working with and serving the people in their communities. Careers in this school of study include peace officer, teacher, paramedic, firefighter, lawyer, paralegal, psychologist, social worker and counselor.

Health Sciences

Students in a Health Sciences career pathway learn to provide a variety of services that help people stay healthy and active. Careers available within this school of study include athletic trainer, health and fitness counselor, physical or occupational therapist, physician, dentist, nurse, nursing assistant, radiologist assistant, and radiographer.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS & PERSONAL SERVICES

Students who pursue a career in Information Technology, Business & Personal Services learn skills for providing support services within an organization as well as skills for owning and managing their own business. Many career possibilities are included in this school of study, such as accountant, graphic designer, human resource manager, office administrator, computer support specialist, network administrator, software developer, cosmetologist and chef.

LIBERAL & FINE ARTS

Students who choose a pathway in the Liberal and Fine Arts prepare for careers requiring skills in creativity, problem-solving, communication, leadership, engaging diversity, and ethical decision making. Career possibilities in this school of study include architect, artist, dancer, actor, theater director, writer/editor, congressional staffer, historian, journalist, musician, philosopher, minister and public relations specialist.

MANUFACTURING, TRANSPORTATION & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Students in a Manufacturing, Transportation and Industrial Technology pathway prepare for careers in highly technical environments working with various machinery and equipment. Possible careers in this school of study include HVAC technician, auto body repair technician, automotive technician, corrosion technician, heavy equipment technician, industrial maintenance technician, instrumentation technician, safety and health inspector, plant operator, process technician, and welder.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM)

Students who enter a STEM pathway prepare for careers focused on adapting to a world that is becoming more digitally dependent and in need of innovators and problem-solvers. Some of the careers available in this school of study include agricultural specialist, biologist, chemist, computer scientist, engineer, forester, geologist, mathematician, and physicist.