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Career Pathways

  • Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
  • Floral Designers
  • First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
  • Retail Salespersons
  • Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
  • Gardening Helper

HC - Horticulture

Discover the rewards of growing a variety of plants to feed your family and beautify your surroundings.Create unique floral designs for all occasions.Explore the many aspects of the landscape industry, including the operation of various types of equipment, development of water features, and the principles of landscape design.Become an innovative greenhouse grower specializing in production horticulture, aquaculture, and other sustainable environmental practices.

HC - Horticulture Syllabus


HRT (English)

HRT (Spanish)

Instructor – Mr. Mark A. Vrabic

Biography
While attending high school, I discovered my love for growing and nurturing plants. As I continued my education through college, I began to mentor elementary students who visited our garden center. This process opened up my eyes to my passion for educating children. I continue to grow each year through the interaction with my students, learning as much from them as they learn from me.

Education
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Associates Degree, Biological Sciences, Northampton Community College
Bachelor’s Degree, Ornamental Horticulture, Delaware Valley College
Master’s Degree, Education, Gratz College

Certifications and Awards
Vocational Education II Teaching Certification, Temple University
CDL – Commercial Driver’s License

Work Experience
Landscape designer, garden center manager, business owner

Hire Date: 1993

Community Service
FFA advisor
HBA
GHLRA board member
Girl Scouts

Certifications Students Can Earn in This Program

NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification

* Applied Horticulture

OSHA Safety Certification