MHS Innovation Career Pathways

The mission of the Innovation Career Pathways Program is to empower students through hands-on learning, real-world experience, and targeted coursework in high-demand fields. By connecting academics with career exploration and building partnerships with local employers, the program prepares students for post-secondary success and informed decision-making about their futures

Maynard High School currently offers two Pathways:

  • Business and Finance

  • Information: Computer Science

Both Pathways involve:

  • Taking two technical courses and two advanced courses

  • Learning about college and careers

  • Completing a 100 hour internship during senior year.

It can also lead to industry-recognized credentials (IRCs). These credentials could be attained while in high school or during post-secondary education.

Information Pathway - Computer Science

The MHS Computer Science Pathway targets skills in programming that lead to a career in Software Development.

Students in the Computer Science Pathway typically complete these courses in the sequence below:

Grade 9:

  • App Development (semester)

  • Java Programming (semester)

Grade 10:

  • AP Computer Science Principles

Grade 11:

  • AP Computer Science A (Java)

Grade 12:

  • Web Development (semester)

  • Game Development (semester)

Business and Finance Pathway

The MHS Business Finance Pathway targets skills that lead to a career in Business or Finance fields.

Students in the Business Finance Pathway typically complete these courses in the sequence below:

Grade 9:

  • Intro to Business (required)

Grade 10 (choose 1):

  • Intro to Marketing & Sports Marketing (semester courses)

  • Accounting

  • Graphic Design

Grades 11 and 12 (choose 2):

  • Calculus (any level)

  • Statistics/AP Statistics

  • AP Business Principles (2026-2027 school year)

  • DE - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

  • DE - E-Commerce Marketing

  • DE - Principles of Management

Dual Enrollment courses will be offered through Middlesex Community College at no cost.

For more information students may contact your school counselor or if you are interested in participating in either pathway you may email Rita Murphy at rmurphy@maynard.k12.ma.us for an application.