The Michigan Career Preparation System is a structure designed to give all students a jump-start on their futures by providing them with opportunities to explore a variety of careers throughout their K-12 education and beyond. A component of the Career Preparation System is Career Pathways, broad categories of career options that share similar characteristics and whose employment requirements call for many common interests, strengths and competencies. Career Pathways identify classes that can be taken in high school that will better prepare a student for college success. The six Career Pathways in Michigan are: Arts and Communication Business, Management, Marketing and Technology Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Health Sciences Human Services Natural Resources and Agriscience Within each career pathway there are high school courses and areas of study that link to certificate and associate degree programs offered at Lansing Community College. Students can choose between certificate, associate degree and transfer programs designed to provide skills for immediate employment or job advancement. Each career pathway also offers several transfer programs for students who plan to pursue advanced degrees at four-year colleges and universities.  Students are encouraged to explore Career Pathways options at Lansing Community College.