Human Resource & Operations Management

Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration

Career Pathway:
Human Resource & Operations Management

A career pathway in Human Resource and Operations Management involves overseeing the strategic alignment of an organization's human capital with its operational objectives. Professionals in this field play a crucial role in talent acquisition, employee development, and maintaining efficient business processes. By integrating HR practices with operations management, individuals in this pathway contribute to fostering a productive work environment and ensuring the smooth functioning of key organizational processes.

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

• Future Career Readiness

• World Languages

• AP Government & Politics

• AP Human Geography

• Public Speaking

• Marketing & Sales

• Computer Applications

• AP Psychology

• AP Statistics

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

• Business Professionals of America (BPA)

• Student Government

• Speech & Debate

• Student Unions

• Philosophy Club

• Model UN

• International Student Club

Internship Experiences

• Career Inspire

• Kirkwood Career Caravan

• Internships: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

• Job Shadows: Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

• Internship Experience 1, 2 and 3 in a related field

Kirkwood Career Academy

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

• Business Administration

• Communication

• Economics

• Finance

• Human Services

• Humanities

• Psychology

• Public Relations

Future
Careers

• Human Resources Manager

• Training & Development Manager

• Industrial Relations Director

• Employer Relations Representative

• OSHA/ADA Compliance Officer

• Personnel Recruiter

• Occupational Analyst

Community Partnerships

• Centro, Inc

• Greater Iowa City, Inc

• Summer of the Arts

• Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity

• ACT

• United Action for Youth (UAY)