All Pathways

In this pathway, you develop leadership, citizenship, ethics, decision-making, and teamwork skills through a Congressionally mandated program. You focus on character education, academic achievement, health, and wellness while building 21st-century workforce skills. You also learn military traditions and procedures. This pathway prepares you for nationally-recognized leadership credentials and careers in military service, law enforcement, or civilian leadership roles.

Course Sequence

JROTC I

JROTC II

JROTC III

JROTC IV

Industry Certification

NOCTI Leadership and Employability Skills

This NOCTI certification validates cadets' proficiency in essential leadership and workforce skills through an assessment developed with military experts, providing employers with a recognized benchmark of career readiness.


List of schools

Hopewell High School Independence High School East Mecklenburg High School Harding University High School


College and Career Promise

Career & College Promise Dual Enrollment gives eligible North Carolina high school students the opportunity to get a “jump start” and earn college credit toward a two-year or four-year degree at Central Piedmont while still in high school. Tuition free. Click here to learn more.

What Should I Do Next?

Take the Junior Achievement Career Quiz here.

Talk to the Pathway Development Coordinator or Counselor at your school!