End of Pathway Assessments
End of Pathway Assessments are national industry-developed certifications or national occupational assessments or state licensures or state issued certificates. The assessments determine the knowledge, skill and understanding gained by the student in the career pathway. The assessments also provide pathway completers the opportunity to earn certification or certificates that are recognized throughout the state and nation while still in high school.
FAQs
Who will take the exams?
High School students who successfully complete 3 specific courses in a career pathway where an assessment has been developed and are enrolled in the last designated course in a career pathway where an assessment has been developed.
When will the assessments be administered?
All students meeting the requirements will be tested during the EOPA testing window for the Rockdale County Public School System students. (March 1st - May 1st ).
Who pays for the exams?
There is no cost to the student. Grant funds are used to purchase the exams.
Why these exams administered?
The certification will benefit the students in their pursuit of employment and/or post-secondary education.
Where can I find more information?
Click on the exam name in the table below to get more information.
*ACF—American Culinary Federation
*ASE—Automotive Service Excellence
*CompTIA—Computing Technology Industry Association
*MTA—Microsoft Technology Associate
*MOS—Microsoft Office Specialist
*NCHSE—National Consortium for Health Science Education
*NOCTI—National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
*MBA Research—Marketing and Business Administration Research