TITAN SIGNATURE ACADEMIES
The Academy of Health Sciences, Human Services & Hospitality
The Academy of Communication, Arts, Business & Marketing
The Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Industrial Services
The Academy of Interdisciplinary
Studies
About
Welcome to the new Titan Signature Academies where our students are immersed in personalized learning environments, integrated academics, and technical courses organized around career themes.
The Academy of Health Sciences, Human Services & Hospitality
Provides students with exposure to various careers in medical and health services. The program curriculum allows students the opportunity to investigate the career opportunities in the areas of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health.
Career Opportunities
- Biomedical Technician ($46,000-$85,000)
- Biomedical Research ($85,000-$105,000)
- Medical Imaging Professional ($61,000-$77,705)
- Biomaterials Engineer ($88,550-$120,000)
- Physician ($100,000-$400,000)
- Pharmacist ($120,000-$150,000)
- Physical Therapist ($81,580-$115,000)
- Occupational Therapist ($80,000-$98,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- Gadsden Regional Hospital
- Gadsden Nuclear Pharmacy
- Crothall Healthcare
- McGuffey Healthcare
- Quality of Life
- Alabama Department of Health
- Etowah County Home Health
- Sparks Orthopedics
- NEO
Coursework Highlights
- Foundations of Health Science
- Medical Terminology
- Biology
- Health Science Internship
This pathway will introduce students to various careers in the broad hospitality industry including recreation, travel, tourism, event planning, and food and beverage services. The Restaurant, Hospitality & Tourism industry is one of the largest job creators globally. Students will gain skills and proficiency in areas such as management, customer service, business, and economics as they develop leadership abilities to cultivate a career in this industry.
Career Opportunities
- Chef ($44000-$65,000)
- Travel Agent ($37,000-$65,000)
- Concierge ($23,000-$46,000)
- Entertainment Organizer ($40,000-$86,000)
- Hotel Manager ($50,000-$118,000)
- Wedding Planner ($37,000-$120,000)
- Food Critic ($38,000-$90,000)
- Food Service Manager ($61,000)
- Event Manager ($52,311)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Chick-Fil-A
- Chicken Salad Chick
- C & J Crabshack
- Jacks
- Olive Garden
- Villa Fiesta
- Marriott
- The Venue at Coosa Landing
Coursework Highlights
- Family & Consumer Sciences
- Food & Nutrition
- Event Planning & Management
- Sports Nutrition
Prepares and motivates high school students and teaches them the value of leadership, personal responsibility, and self-esteem. Students will develop and apply communication skills, management skills, and strategic thinking. Real-world simulations and teamwork activities will help students develop their potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success by providing opportunities to work in leadership positions.
Career Opportunities
- US Troops E1-E7 ($25,000-$75,000)
- US Officers O1-O9 ($42,000-$203,000)
- High School Principal ($91,000-$135,000)
- High School Assistant Principal ($72,000-$105,000)
- Human Resources Director ($77,000-$108,000)
- Teacher ($40,000-$80,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- US Armed Forces
- Gadsden Chamber of Commerce
- City of Gadsden Mayor’s Office
Coursework Highlights
- JROTC I, II, III, IV
- Beginning Kinesiology
- Earth & Space Science
- US Government/Economics
Students will be introduced to various education-related career opportunities both in and outside the traditional classroom setting including teachers, support personnel, administrators, behavior specialists, social workers, counselors, and athletics professionals. Students will learn to apply knowledge, skills, and ideas to solve problems and make decisions in an increasingly technological, diverse, and global society. Coursework will include project-based, process-oriented, work-based experiences so that students can develop the ability to collaborate, analyze, communicate, manage, and lead.
Career Opportunities
- Education ParaProfessional ($27,200-$35,300)
- Teacher ($43,000-$92,000)
- Coach ($45,000-$110,000)
- Counselor ($45,000-$90,000)
- Social Worker ($53,540-$67,000)
- Registered Behavior Therapist ($29,500-$42,000)
- Principal/Education Administrator ($78,000-$140,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- GCS Early Literacy Center
Coursework Highlights
- Education & Training
- Teaching I, II, and III
- Counseling & Mental Health
- Beginning Kinesiology
This pathway provides students with experiences relating to the elements and principles of fashion and interior design. Students are introduced to career fields in the fashion and retail industry including design, marketing, sales, and service. They will broaden and deepen their fashion and design knowledge and skills with coursework as well as projects and real-world experiences.
Career Opportunities
- Business Manager ($72,354-$134,931)
- Sales Representative ($38,000-$140,000)
- Fashion Designer ($42,520-$200,000)
- Custom Tailor and Seamstress ($36,000-$44,300)
- Wholesale and Retail Buyer ($44,910-$62,785)
- Stylist/Photographer ($41,000-$83,000)
- Fashion and Retail Marketing ($43,851-$86,979)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Ally’s Carpet
- Color Masters, LLC
- Jireh’s Boutique
- Long’s Furniture
- Gadsden Lighting and Showroom
- George Gruver Optical
Coursework Highlights
- Fashion & Design
- Theater
- Photography
- Marketing Principles & Entrepreneurship
- Event Planning
This pathway is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the area of beauty treatments including hairstyling, cosmetics, manicures, pedicures, and esthetics.
Career Opportunities
- Cosmetologist ($28,500-$52,800)
- Skin Care Specialist ($37,500 – $47,600)
- Make-Up Artist ($33,000-$63,000)
- Nail Technician ($27,000-$45,000)
- Salon Owner ($48,000-$59,000)
- Barber ($26,000-$49,000)
- Esthetician ($31,000-$59,000)
- Spa Manager ($32,000-$65,000)
- Dermatology Technician ($40,000-$58,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Sally’s Beauty Supply
- Ulta Beauty
- Great Clips
- Cosmo Prof
- Tammy Taylor Nail Supply
- Burmax
Coursework Highlights
- Beginning Kinesiology
- Environmental Science
- Nail Art Applications
- Salon Management
- Natural Hairstyling Practicum
The Academy of Communication, Arts, Business & Marketing
This pathway introduces students to the overall principles of marketing, sales, and service. They are prepared for careers in planning, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating business and marketing functions that are essential to efficient and productive business operations. Students will broaden and deepen their marketing knowledge and skills with coursework as well as projects and work experiences.
Career Opportunities
- Business Manager ($72,354-$134,931)
- Sales Representative ($38,000-$140,000)
- Public Relations ($39,327-$124,770)
- Marketing Research Analysts ($37,046-$66,597)
- Social Media Manager ($33,591-$65,072)
- Loan Officer ($85,556-$212,626)
- Sports Marketing Manager ($42,686-$84,838)
- Fashion and Retail Marketing ($43,851-$86,979)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- Venture Marketing
- Alatrade
- Alabama Teachers Credit Union
- Exchange Bank
- Lyons HR
Coursework Highlights
- Marketing Principles
- Sports & Entertainment Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
Students will gain extensive knowledge in the areas of accounting and finance as they explore positions and career paths in these fields. Students will gain knowledge about managing and maintaining business and personal finances. They will learn to assess the value of assets and liabilities and focus on accounting procedures necessary to address long and short-term assets and investments, long and short-term liabilities, inventory management and accounting ratios in the decision-making process.
Career Opportunities
- Accountant ($55,000-$93,000)
- Financial Advisor ($70,000-$95,000)
- Loan Officer ($63,000)
- Auditor ($77,250)
- Stockbroker/Securities Analyst ($65,000-$120,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- Alabama Teachers Credit Union
- Winsouth Credit Union
- Boatner Pugh LLC
- Raymond James Wealth Management
Coursework Highlights
- Accounting
- Advanced Accounting
- Economic & Financial Services
This pathway prepares students for careers in legal, public safety, protective services, and homeland security. It exposes them to the range of duties required for careers in public safety and law. Courses are designed to develop workplace readiness skills in this area of study, including ethics and professionalism.
Career Opportunities
- Attorney ($89,000-$170,000)
- Paralegal ($38,000-$73,000)
- Law Enforcement ($33,000-$83,000)
- Firefighter ($41,000-$80,000)
- Judge ($120,000-$210,000)
- Investigator ($48,000-$98,000)
- Emergency Management Director ($43,000-$115,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
Coursework Highlights
- Intro to Public Safety
- Debate
- Psychology
- Current Events
- Firefighting
- Global Studies
This pathway will introduce and connect our students to a growing and evolving global workforce. It will allow them to explore careers in the field while gaining the essential skills necessary to compete in the competitive job market both locally and globally as they prepare for a postsecondary education and/or a career in business.
Career Opportunities
- Business Manager ($50,000-$70,000)
- Human Resources Manager ($50,000-$75,000)
- Sales Representatives ($59,594-$140,696)
- Logistics Manager ($61,227-$98,235)
- Data Analyst ($67,456-$88,579)
- Director of Operations ($94,569-$155,236)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- Jacksonville State University
- Etowah Chamber of Commerce
- Lyons HR
- PSI Staffing
Coursework Highlights
- Business & Legal Concepts
- Business Communications
- Business & Consumer Mathematics
- Digital Media Design
- Information Management
This pathway will enable students to focus on painting, drawing, ceramics, crafts, graphic design, and digital photography.
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer ($54,760)
- Digital Photography ($42,345)
- Craft Artist ($39,900)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- Gadsden Arts & Museum
- Bama Graphics
- Venture Marketing
Coursework Highlights
- Digital Media Design
- Photography
- Broadcasting
- Graphic Arts
- Ceramics
This pathway is for students interested in a variety of different careers associated with communication design. Students will develop hands-on skills in graphic design, digital video production, and website publishing. Students will develop a foundational knowledge of marketing, strategies, and processes to communicate digitally. Through project-based learning involving planning and projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content, students will develop skills in the areas of advertising, public relations, and online advertising.
Career Opportunities
- Audio-Video ($30,000-$65,000)
- Designer/Engineer ($78,000-$160,000)
- Broadcast Technician ($39,500-$57,000)
- Journalist ($32,000-$110,000)
- Web Page designer ($47,647-$75,000)
- Graphic Artist ($59,820-$82,054)
- Visual Merchandise Manager ($67,000-$97,250)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
Coursework Highlights
- Digital Media Design
- Digital Publication Design
- Information Management
- Graphic Arts
This pathway will build students’ essential knowledge of the music industry including performance, composition, production, and music software. Students will learn composition and recording techniques as well as explore musical concepts, marketing content, and music of all kinds.
Career Opportunities
- Music Teacher ($43,000-$56,000)
- Music Production Supervisor ($61,000-$72,000)
- Audio Engineer ($83,000-$95,000)
- Music Therapist ($67,000-$76,000)
- Band Director ($59,441-$68,448)
- Performer ($40,000-$200,000)
- Composer ($32,000-$200,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Jacksonville State University
- Gadsden Music Company
Coursework Highlights
- Music Appreciation
- Technical Theatre Production
- Concert Band
- Marching Band
- Orchestra
- Chorus
- Percussion
Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering & Industrial Services
This pathway will enable students to develop skills and knowledge as they explore a broad range of engineering topics and gain an understanding of the engineering design process through research and applications.
Career Opportunities
- PLC Technician ($60,733-$81,118)
- Electronic Communications Technician ($33,500-$112,000)
- Avionics ($64,000-$80-500)
- Industrial Electronics Technician ($55,600-$72,000)
- Electrical Engineer ($114,050)
- Materials Engineer ($105,420)
- Aerospace Engineer ($127,090)
- Civil Engineer ($97,380)
- Environmental Engineer ($101,670)
- Chemical Engineer ($117,820)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- City of Gadsden Engineering
- CDG, Inc.
- JBW&T, Inc.
Coursework Highlights
- Architecture & Construction Foundations
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Technology
- Computer Science
- Robotics
Introduces students to the world of construction including carpentry, blueprints and design, building construction, welding, HVAC, and project management. Provides students with basic knowledge, skills, and simulated work experience in all facets of building construction. Students can earn industry credentials upon successful completion of the program.
Career Opportunities
- HVAC ($54,912-73,618)
- Electrician ($46,000-$72,500)
- Electrical Power-Line Installer/Repairer ($82,000-96,137)
- Carpenters ($43,000-$51,390)
- Concrete Finisher ($43,801)
- Heavy Equipment Operator ($72,291)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Butler Electric
- Greer Building Contractors
- Dawson Construction Company
- Lowe’s
- Dairyman Supply Company
- Alley’s Carpet
Coursework Highlights
- Architecture & Construction Foundations
- HVAC Fundamentals
- HVAC Installation & Operation
- HVAC Refrigeration Systems
This pathway introduces students to the world of electrical technology in both residential and heavy industrial electrical settings. Students will learn computer operations, circuit principles, occupational safety, and construction practices as they engage in hands-on application activities and experiences.
Career Opportunities
- Electrician ($46,000-$72,500)
- Electrical Power-Line Installer/Repairer ($82,000-96,137)
- Heavy Equipment Operator ($72,291)
- Electrical Motor/Power Tool Technician ($39,200-$59,000)
- Elevator Installer and Repairer ($42,000-79,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Butler Electric
- Greer Building Contractors
Coursework Highlights
- Architecture & Construction Foundations
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Technology
This pathway will prepare students to lead the way in one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturing fields. This multidisciplinary field, which is a hybrid of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, will teach students about a world of evolving professions where professionals are creating smart, innovative robotic machines that contribute to various fields including advanced manufacturing, aviation, engineering, medicine, and system dynamics.
Career Opportunities
- Robotics Technician ($44,600-$52,000)
- Solar and Network Technician ($45,000-$54,482)
- Automation Engineer ($83,000-$89,491)
- Prosthetist ($57,000-$73,647)
- Aerospace engineer ($127,090)
- Equipment Technician ($34,000-$50,000)
- Electromechanical Technician ($44,000-$58,000)
- Instrumentation Technician ($58,000-$62,075)
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineer ($94,000-$100,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Honda
- Inteva
- Choice Fabrication
- Stamped Products
- Max Packaging
- Fehrer Automotive
Coursework Highlights
- Intro to Manufacturing
- Digital Electronics
- Introduction to Robotics
- Robotics Applications
This pathway prepares students with real-world, hands-on activities that will help them gain knowledge and credentials to excel in multiple areas of computer science and information security including cyber ethics, network systems, and cyber protection.
Career Opportunities
- Software Developer ($89,60-$127,260))
- Computer Systems Analyst ($82,000-$105,429)
- Computer Network Support Specialist ($54,540-$81,000)
- Web Developer & Digital Interface Designer ($75,000-$85,892)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
- BAE Systems
Coursework Highlights
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Computer Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Programming Foundations
- Networking Fundamentals
This pathway equips high school students with the skills needed for real-world of global logistics and supply chain management and the interconnectedness of businesses including automotive technologies. Students develop decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to coordinate the movement of goods and services.
Career Opportunities
- Logisticians, Purchasing and Materials Manager ($72,780-$112,100)
- Inventory Manager, Laborer, Freight, Stock, Material Mover ($30,200-$59,602)
- Transportation Director ($81,000-123,000)
- Transportation Engineer ($77,000-102,000)
- Fleet Manager ($51,000-78,000)
- Freight Dispatcher ($42,500-73,500)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Gadsden State Skills Training Division
- Averitt Express
- Bankston Motor Homes
- Americold Logistics
- City of Gadsden Transportation Department
- ZLA Solutions
Coursework Highlights
- Automotive Technology Foundations
- Forklift Driving
- Auto Tech I, II, and III
This pathway equips students with skills for a career in high-quality automotive services and maintenance including using modern equipment and technology for diagnosing technical problems. Students will use scientific principles and critical thinking in hands-on application activities as they work toward industrial certification.
Career Opportunities
- Automotive Technician ($42,000-$65,000)
- Master Mechanic ($59,200-$68,700)
- Engine Specialist ($32,600-$63,000)
- Vehicle Inspector ($36,600-$48,900)
- Aircraft Technician ($74,960-$102,000)
- Diesel Mechanic ($45,300-$72,900)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Gadsden State Skills Training Division
- Averitt Express
- Bankston Motor Homes
- City of Gadsden Transportation Department
Coursework Highlights
- Automotive Technology Foundations
- Auto Tech I, II and III
- Earth & Space Science
- Beginning Kinesiology
Through Grace Academy, students will engage in a 16-week training program that focuses on carpentry, electrical skills, and plumbing. Students can earn OSHA 30 certification and dual enrollment credit in addition to job skills as they engage in real-world application activities and community projects.
Career Opportunities
- Commercial Construction Manager ($92,500-$115,00)
- Electrician ($55,400-$71,200)
- Plumber ($47,000-$68,000)
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- Meyer Utility Structures
- Butler Electric Contractors
- Machen Plumbing
- Crowe Heating and Cooling
- RAC Electric
- Outback Trailers
- Coursework Highlights
- NCCR Core (Construction Math)
- NCCR Carpentry Level 1
- NCCR Plumbing Level 1
- NCCR Electrical Level 1
- OSHA-10
The Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies
This academy has a career path, a college prep path, and an honors track that allows students to pursue a traditional high school curriculum path that explores various careers and interests without an area of concentration. Students in each track will work with a grade level counselor to ensure they earn a College and Career Readiness Indicator for a high school diploma.
Business Partners/Colleges
- Gadsden State Community College
- UA Early College
