IB Career-Related Programme (CP)

Grades 11–12 | Career pathways with an IB core

Harrison High School is proud to be an IB Career-related Programme (CP) Candidate School, pursuing authorization to offer this innovative and flexible programme. The CP combines the academic strength of IB courses with hands-on, career-related learning, preparing students for success in both university and the workplace.

🔍 What is the IB Career-related Programme?

The CP is designed for students who want to specialize in a career pathway while still benefiting from IB’s internationally recognized academic rigor. It blends IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses with a Career-related Study (CRS), and three unique CP Core components.

At Harrison, CP students choose from specialized pathways such as:

• Air Force JROTC

• Health Sciences

• Engineering

• Culinary

• Fashion

• Multimedia

• Automotive

• Construction

🧠 CP Core Components

In addition to their career pathway and IB courses, CP students complete the CP Core:

1. Personal and Professional Skills (PPS)
   Builds transferable skills like ethical decision-making, intercultural understanding, communication, and resilience.

2. Community Engagement
   Applies skills to meaningful community projects and partnerships connected to the student’s pathway.

3. Language & Cultural Studies
   Expands students’ ability to communicate in an additional language and understand the associated cultures.

4. Reflective Project
   An in-depth research project on an ethical dilemma related to the student’s career field.

🧭 How the CP Works

A CP student’s programme includes:

• At least two IB Diploma Programme courses (can be at SL or HL)

• One career-related study (CRS) course or pathway

• The CP Core (PPS, Community Engagement, Language & Cultural Studies, Reflective Project)

🌟 Why Choose the CP?

✅ Combines academic rigor with practical, real-world learning
✅ Flexible design tailored to student interests and career goals
✅ Builds transferable skills valued by employers and universities
✅ Prepares students for both post-secondary education and the workforce
✅ Encourages personal growth and community involvement

🎓 Pathways After Graduation

The CP prepares students for:

• University or college programs (especially those related to their CRS)

• Technical and trade school programs

• Industry certification exams

• Direct entry into the workforce

📣 Our Candidate School Status

As an IB Candidate School for the Career-related Programme, we are currently in the process of meeting all IB requirements for authorization. This means:

• Students will have access to elements of the CP structure and philosophy now

• Full CP diploma granting is expected after authorization is complete

• Our teachers are receiving specialized IB training to ensure the programme launches successfully

Being a candidate school reflects our commitment to expanding opportunities for all students and aligning with IB’s mission of developing globally minded, career-ready graduates.