DESE Certification/Credentialing

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) define an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) as a portable, recognized credential that validates an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a core set of content and performance standards in a specific set of work-related tasks, single occupational area, or a cluster of related occupational areas. The IRC assessment must be comprehensive in nature to be considered.

23 concentrators are enrolled in the 2025-2026 school year
15% of students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year meet the requirements for an IRC

Below are Students' Concentrations:

9 - Business Management

1 - Finance

42 - Hospitality & Tourism

12 - Human Services

6 - Information Technology

3 - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

3 - Marketing