College & Career Ready

Helena Public Schools prepares today’s students to be the driving force behind tomorrow’s economy. Our district offers 12 unique career pathways that prepare students for the specific skills necessary for success. We collaborate with business partners locally and beyond to align our curriculum with

employer needs, ensuring that our graduates are workforce ready and able to compete for great jobs in rewarding careers.

The benefits extend beyond employment. A number of Montana-based employers cover full college tuition costs for skilled high school graduates.

Helena Public Schools Career Pathways

Welding & Fabrication

Hospitality & Tourism

Arts, A/V, Communication

Information Technology

Business Management

Health Professions

Transportation, Distribution Logistics

Design & Construction

Advanced Manufacturing

Health Sciences

Marketing

College & Career Ready

Helena Public Schools Career & Technology Education Advisory Committee Members

Chase Bank, Dick Anderson Construction, MSU-Northern, American Psychological Association, Helena Job Service, Helena Chamber of Commerce, Montana Radio Company, Vanilla Bean Bakery, Child Care Connections, Silver City Stone, Cabinetry, and Tile, Golden Eagle Construction, Montana Department of Labor, Great Falls College Welding, Kramer Designs Corp, General Distributing, Boeing, Helena College Machining, Proof Research, Superior Sharpening and Machine Works, Haas/King Machine, Headwaters Crafthouse, Helena College, Pioneer Aero, Sussex Construction, Iron Workers Local 732, Eagle Electric, Electrical JATC, St. Peter’s Health, Touchmark Retirement Community, Chili O’Brien’s Catering, Old Salt Co-op, ADF International, Tow Haul, Defiance Machine, Applied Materials, Helena Motors, Placer Motors, Lithia Motors, Montana Auto Dealers Association

Dual Enrollment

Whether your student is pursuing a two-year or four-year degree, Dual Enrollment (DE) can help them get there faster, for less.

The Montana University System’s “One-Two-Free” program allows high school students to take two college courses (6 credits) for free. Students may enroll in additional DE courses at the rate of 50% of two-year resident tuition. Students who demonstrate hardship may apply for a scholarship to cover tuition for additional DE courses. Our high schools offer Dual Enrollment opportunities in everything from accounting to theater, and from architectural drafting to culinary skills. Ask your school counselor for details.

Carroll College ACE

The Advanced College Experience (ACE) program offers highly motivated high school students the opportunity to engage in Carroll courses at low cost. Each student may enroll in up to two 100-level courses (no more than 8 credits) or applicable 200-level courses with available seats after current student registration. Learn more at https://www.carroll.edu/admission-aid/apply/high-school-students