New Career Pathway Courses Offered for Penn 2026-27 School Year

Penn High School is expanding its College & Career Readiness course offerings for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting next school year there will be several new full-year courses and capstone experiences designed to connect students with high-demand career pathways. The new courses are designed to provide students with hands-on, industry-aligned learning opportunities and the new graduation pathways to earn credentials before graduation (click here for more information on the graduation pathways starting with the class of 2029).

Below is a look at the new offerings coming for the 2026-2027 school year:

AP Business with Personal Finance

• Open to juniors and seniors
• Penn will offer AP Business with Personal Finance as a full-year option that fulfills Indiana’s required personal finance credit. Students will study financial literacy through the lens of business fundamentals, preparing them for life after high school while also experiencing the rigor of an AP course.

Principles of Real Estate

• Open to seniors only
• This full-year course prepares students for the Indiana Real Estate Broker’s licensing exam and introduces them to real estate and related careers. It will be offered through a partnership with Cressy & Everett Real Estate. 

Healthcare Specialist Apprenticeship

• Open to juniors and seniors
• Penn is partnering with Legacy Medical Academy to offer a double-block healthcare apprenticeship on campus. Students will complete at least 75 hours of clinical rotations in local medical facilities and prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. The course is designed for students interested in nursing, pre-med, therapy, medical technology, and other healthcare fields.

Financial Apprenticeship

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least one business course
• Students will work directly at Korhorn Financial Group and complete two full CTE pathways simultaneously: Finance & Investment and Insurance. This paid apprenticeship requires three or more class blocks and includes preparation for the state insurance certification exam.

Education Professions Capstone

• Seniors only, prerequisites required
• As a capstone to the Education Professions pathway, this dual-credit course (IU & Ivy Tech) focuses on inclusive teaching strategies and real-world classroom experience. 

Architectural Design Capstone

• Seniors only, prerequisites required
• Students in the Architecture pathway can participate in a capstone centered on REVIT, the industry-standard design software. The course covers architectural, civil, and commercial design, and prepares students for the REVIT certification exam.

Startup Moxie Capstone

• Seniors who have completed the first level of Startup Moxie
• Students who completed the first year of Startup Moxie can apply for a second-level capstone where they will continue to build their existing business or develop a new one. The course deepens entrepreneurial thinking through mentorship, project development, and real-world application.

Enrollment for these new courses will open during 2026–2027 scheduling period. Click here to view the full Penn High School Program of Studies.