IB Career-related Programme
A globally recognized IB education that connects academic challenge with career-focused learning and real-world experience.
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL IB
Build an IB experience around your interests.
The IB Career-related Programme (CP) combines the academic rigor of the International Baccalaureate with career-focused study, giving students the opportunity to connect what they learn in the classroom with their interests, strengths, and future goals.
Designed for students who want both a challenging academic experience and a more specialized area of study, the CP brings together IB Diploma Programme courses, a career-related pathway, and the CP Core. Through this combination, students develop academic knowledge, practical skills, critical thinking, and an international perspective.
The result is an education that encourages students to explore their passions, apply their learning in meaningful ways, and prepare with confidence for college, careers, and life beyond Riverview.
HOW THE CP WORKS
A flexible pathway through IB.
The Career-related Programme allows students to combine challenging IB coursework with focused study in an area that interests them. Beginning in 11th grade, CP students build their program around three connected components.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COURSES
Students complete at least two IB Diploma Programme courses, bringing the academic challenge and global perspective of IB into their individual program.
CAREER-RELATED STUDY
Students pursue an approved career-related pathway, connecting classroom learning with practical skills and real-world experiences.
THE CP CORE
Personal and Professional Skills, Service Learning, Language Development and the Reflective Project connect the academic and career-focused pieces of the program.
CAREER-RELATED STUDY AT RIVERVIEW
Your interests. Your pathway. Your future.
The Career-related Programme gives students the opportunity to combine challenging IB academics with focused study in an area that interests them. Explore different fields, develop practical skills, and begin discovering where your strengths could take you.
Marine Science
Engineering
Business & Finance
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Computer Programming
Multimedia Web Production
Performing Arts: Theatre & Music
Each pathway helps students connect classroom learning with practical applications, explore potential careers, and develop skills that support future opportunities in college and beyond.
The CP Core
The Career-related Programme includes four core components that complement students' academic coursework and career-related study. Together, these experiences develop communication, reflection, intercultural understanding, and the skills to apply learning beyond the classroom.
Skills for life beyond the classroom.
Personal and Professional Skills encourages students to develop the skills needed for academic, professional, and personal success. Through discussion, practical activities, and reflection, students strengthen their communication, collaboration, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Connect across cultures.
Language Development encourages students to strengthen their communication skills and appreciation for different cultures. By engaging with another language, students develop intercultural awareness and the confidence to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
Explore an issue that matters.
The Reflective Project gives students the opportunity to investigate an ethical issue connected to their career-related studies. Students examine different perspectives, evaluate evidence, and develop a thoughtful, independent response. The experience builds research, critical thinking, and academic communication skills.
Put learning into action.
Service Learning encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills through meaningful experiences that respond to community needs. Students take initiative, collaborate with others, and reflect on their experiences, developing a stronger sense of responsibility and connection to the world around them.
What is IBCP?
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Career-related Program (CP) is a framework of international education that incorporates the vision and educational principles of the IB into a unique program specifically developed for students who wish to engage in career-related learning. Incoming 9th graders should apply to the IB Program if they want to begin the IB education in 9th grade. Students are encouraged to apply to the IB program as a whole and may choose their program (diploma or career) when rising to the 11th grade.
The CP’s flexible educational framework allows schools to meet the needs, backgrounds and contexts of students. CP students engage with a rigorous study programme that genuinely interests them while gaining transferable and lifelong skills.
What the CP offers students
The CP provides a comprehensive educational framework that combines highly regarded and internationally recognized courses, from the IB Diploma Program (DP), with a unique CP core and an approved career-related study.
The CP develops students to be:
- Academically strong Theatre Arts and Marine Science
- Skilled in a practical field
- Critical and ethical thinkers
- Self-directed
- Collaborative
- Resilient and determined
- Confident and assured
- Caring and reflective
- Inquirers
History of IBCP
- After a 6 year pilot involving schools from around the world, the IBCP was made available to IB Diploma Program schools in 2012.
- Riverview High School received authorization to offer IBCP beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.
- Approximately 30 juniors participated in the inaugural CP cohort in the areas of International Business or Engineering.
- As of June 2018, there are 204 schools offering the CP in 16 countries.
Opportunities Available through IBCP:
- Industry Certifications
- College credit through IB diploma courses
- Mentorships
- Internships
- Research and Writing skills
http://ibo.org/programmes/career-related-programme/what-is-cp/key-facts-about-the-ibcc/
IBCP Program Requirements
IB Career-related Program Requirements:
1a. Completion of the IBCP Core*
1b. Completion of at least 2 Diploma Program courses, where at least one course is a 2-year sequence;
1c. Participation in the career-related courses for Engineering, International Business or Computer Programming, JROTC, Theatre Arts and Marine Science
1a. The IBCP Core
The IBCP Core:
The components of the core are at the heart of the Career-related Program and are designed to enhance students’ personal qualities and professional development.
The Career-related Program core contextualizes the Diploma Program courses and the career-related study and draws all aspects of the framework together. The core is designed to develop many of the characteristics and attributes described in the IB learner profile.
All components of the core are mandatory. They are:
• Personal and Professional Skills (previously known at Approaches to Learning)- 2 year course during junior and senior years;
• Service Learning- minimum of 50 hours;
• Language Development- minimum of 50 hours;
• Reflective Project- submitted and assessed during senior year of the program.
1c. Career & Technical Education Program Sequences for IBCP
- Engineering
- Intro to Engineering
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Principles of Engineering
- Engineering Design and Development
- International Business
- Digital Info Tech
- Accounting Applications
- Int’l Business Systems
- Int’l Finance and Law
- Computer Programming
- Digital Info Tech
- Foundations of Programming
- Procedural Programming
- AP Computer Programming
- Commercial Art
- Graphic Design & Illustration
- Visual Communication
- Print & Digital Media
- JROTC
- Leadership & Training 1
- Leadership & Training 2
- Leadership & Training 3
- Leadership & Training 4
- Marine Science
- Biology
- Marine Science Honors
- IB Marine Science
- Stars to Starfish Internship Program
- Performing Art: Theatre
- Acting 1
- Acting 2
- IB Theatre Arts 1
- IB Theatre Arts 2
- Performing Art: Music (Guitar, Orchestra, Band, Chorus)
- Ensemble 3
- Ensemble 4
- Ensemble 5
- Ensemble 6
- Education
- Intro to Teaching
- Human Growth & Development
- Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction
University Recognition
Through the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Career-related Program (CP), students deepen their understanding in general areas of knowledge, engaging in a holistic education model that fosters an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
As a result of the program, students develop the self-confidence and skills to participate successfully in higher education.
Universities and further/higher education institutions are likely to value the CP, for a number of reasons.
http://ibo.org/programmes/career-related-programme/what-is-cp/university-recognition/
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
IB PROGRAM CONTACTS
Dr. James Minor
IBCP & IBDP Coordinator
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Heather Scarpinato
Riverview IB Administrative Assistant
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