HORTICULTURE

• Discover the rewards of growing a variety of plants to feed your family and beautify your surroundings.
• Create unique floral designs for all occasions.
• Explore the many aspects of the landscape industry, including the operation of various types of equipment, development of water features, and the principles of landscape design.
• Become an innovative greenhouse grower specializing in production horticulture, aquaculture, and other sustainable environmental practices.

Job Titles – Career Pathways
11-9011.01   Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
27-1023       Floral Designers
37-1012       First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
37-3011       Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
41-2031       Retail Salespersons
45-2092       Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
LOCAL         Gardening Helper

CTC knowledge transfers to college credits at:
Harrisburg Area Community College
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Westmoreland County Community College

Student Certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Applied Horticulture
OSHA Safety Certification

➤ For more detailed information about this program, including the grading policy, task list, etc., please refer to the course syllabus.

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Instructor – Mr. Mark A. Vrabic

Biography
While attending high school, I discovered my love for growing and nurturing plants. As I continued my education through college, I began to mentor elementary students who visited our garden center. This process opened up my eyes to my passion for educating children. I continue to grow each year through the interaction with my students, learning as much from them as they learn from me.

Education
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Associates Degree, Biological Sciences, Northampton Community College
Bachelor’s Degree, Ornamental Horticulture, Delaware Valley College
Master’s Degree, Education, Gratz College

Certifications and Awards
Vocational Education II Teaching Certification, Temple University
CDL – Commercial Driver’s License

Work Experience
Landscape designer, garden center manager, business owner

Hire Date: 1993

Community Service
FFA advisor
HBA
GHLRA board member
Girl Scouts

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SOAR programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.