Skills for Success ALABAMA CTE CAREER READINESS INDICATORS

The courses listed align with Career Readiness Indicators (CRIs) established by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and lead to industry-recognized micro-credentials that verify participants have the skills needed for entry-level employment. See the full ALSDE CRI list for all CRI courses.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Animal Science	Biotechnician Drone Operator Forklift Skid Steer Veterinarian Assistant
Environmental and Natural Resources	Biotechnician Bulldozer Drone Operator Excavator Land Survey Technician Nursery Landscape Worker Skid Steer Water Treatment Operator Grade 2
Industrial Agriculture	Biotechnician Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Drone Operator Electrical Helper Excavator Forklift Land Survey Technician Meat Cutter Plumbing Helper Roller Skid Steer
Plant Science	Biotechnician Bulldozer Drone Operator Excavator Forklift Land Survey Technician Nursery Landscape Worker Skid Steer

Architecture and Construction

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Construction Technology	Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Electrical Helper Excavator Flooring Installer Technician Mastering the Customer Experience Plumbing Helper Roller Skid Steer
Technical Design	Land Survey Technician
Electrical	Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Electrical Helper Excavator Mastering the Customer Experience Roller Skid Steer
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning	Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Electrical Helper Excavator Mastering the Customer Experience Roller Skid Steer
Masonry	Bulldozer Excavator Mastering the Customer Experience Roller Skid Steer
Plumbing	Bulldozer Excavator Mastering the Customer Experience Plumbing Helper Roller Skid Steer
Utility Line Worker	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Excavator Fiber Optics Technician Land Survey Technician Roller Skid Steer
Welding	Bulldozer Excavator Roller Skid Steer

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Entertainment & Media	Drone Operator
Visual Arts	Drone Operator

Business Management and Administration

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Business Administrative Services	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Business Information Technology	Fiber Optics Technician

Education and Training

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Early Childhood Education	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Educators in Training	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience

Finance

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Financial Management	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Insurance	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience

Government and Public Administration

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Air Force JROTC	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Drone Operator Excavator Fiber Optics Technician Forklift Roller Skid Steer
Army JROTC	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Drone Operator Excavator Fiber Optics Technician Forklift Roller Skid Steer
Coast Guard JROTC	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Drone Operator Excavator Fiber Optics Technician Forklift Roller Skid Steer
Marine Corp JROTC	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Drone Operator Excavator Fiber Optics Technician Forklift Roller Skid Steer
Navy JROTC	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Drone Operator Excavator Fiber Optics Technician Forklift Roller Skid Steer

Health Science

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Health Science	Ambulance Operator Community Health Worker Mental Health Worker Nursing Support Technician Veterinarian Assistant
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Biomedical Sciences	Ambulance Operator Community Health Worker Mental Health Worker Nursing Support Technician Veterinarian Assistant

Hospitality and Tourism

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Food and Beverage Services	Barista Customer Service Food and Beverage Mastering the Customer Experience Meat Cutter
Lodging	Customer Service Hotel Operations Mastering the Customer Experience
Sports, Recreation and Attractions	Customer Service Food and Beverage Hotel Operations Mastering the Customer Experience
Travel and Tourism	Customer Service Food and Beverage Hotel Operations Mastering the Customer Experience

Human Services

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Consumer Services	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Clothing, Textile & Interior Design	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Family Studies & Community Services	Customer Service Food and Beverage Mastering the Customer Experience
Nutrition & Wellness	Food and Beverage Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Cosmetology	Mastering the Customer Experience

Information Technology

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Computer Science	Drone Operator
Information Technology Support Services	Drone Operator
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure	Drone Operator
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – Computer Science	Drone Operator

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Emergency and Fire Management Servicesv	Ambulance Operator Community Health Worker Drone Operator Mastering the Customer Experience Mental Health Worker
Law Enforcement Services	Ambulance Operator Community Health Worker Drone Operator Mastering the Customer Experience Mental Health Worker
Correctional Services	Community Health Worker Customer Service Drone Operator Mental Health Worker
Legal Services	Mastering the Customer Experience

Manufacturing

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Electronics	Electrical Helper Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician
Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation	Electrical Helper Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician
Industrial Maintenance Mechanical	Electrical Helper Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician
Modern Manufacturing	Electrical Helper Forklift Operator Technician
Modern Manufacturing – Center of Excellence	Forklift Operator
SREB AC Energy and Power	Machine Operator Operator Technician
SREB AC Automated Materials Joining Technology	Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician
SREB AC Integrated Production Technologies	Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician
Precision Machining	Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician
Robotics and Automated Manufacturing	Electrical Helper Forklift Machine Operator Operator Technician

Marketing

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Marketing	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Professional Sales	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience
Real Estate Sales	Customer Service Mastering the Customer Experience

STEM

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
CTE Engineering	Drone Operator
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering	Drone Operator
SREB AC Aerospace Engineering	Drone Operator

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Automotive Technology	Customer Service Forklift Mastering the Customer Experience Operator Technician Skid Steer
Aviation Technology	Customer Service Drone Operator Forklift Mastering the Customer Experience Operator Technician Skid Steer
Collision Repair	Customer Service Forklift Mastering the Customer Experience SFS Operator Technician Skid Steer
Diesel Technology	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Excavator Forklift Roller Skid Steer
Flight Technology	Drone Operator
Logistics	Bulldozer CDL A CDL B Drone Operator Excavator Forklift Operator Technician Roller Skid Steer

Academy of Craft Training

Program	Career Readiness Indicators
Commercial Construction	Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Electrical Helper Excavator Flooring Installer Technician Mastering the Customer Experience Plumbing Helper Roller Skid Steer
Electrical	Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Electrical Helper Excavator Mastering the Customer Experience Roller Skid Steer
HVACR and Mechanical Systems	Bulldozer Carpentry Helper Electrical Helper Excavator Mastering the Customer Experience Roller Skid Steer
Industrial Metal and Fabrication	Bulldozer Excavator Roller Skid Steer