The Life Skills and Occupational Development Department at Kearny High School offers courses aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, helping students connect academics to real-world applications. Through classes in areas such as health, nutrition, child development, and consumer science, students build essential skills for everyday decision-making and future careers. Introductory and advanced courses prepare students for success in fields like healthcare, childcare, and the culinary and hospitality industries, fostering lifelong learning and readiness for college or the workforce.