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Career Technical Education: Pathways that Lead to Future Success!

Tera Black, Ed.D.Career Technical Education Coordinator

email: black.tera@tusd.org

Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners. ~Advanced CTE https://careertech.org

What is Career Technical Education?

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● Relevant application of content○ Integrates technical training with academics○ Hands-on, project-based learning

● Development of “soft” skills○ Teamwork, communication, creative

thinking, time management, problem solving

● Career exploration

● Student Leadership

● Work-based learning opportunities○ Guest speakers, field trips, mentorship,

internship, pre-apprenticeships

Benefits of CTE Courses

Ca CTE Industry Sectors

What is a CTE Pathway?

CTE Pathway● Subdivision of an industry sector● Specific career focus within the industry ● Coherent sequence of CTE courses● Minimum 2-years

Introductory (Intro)

Concentrator (Conc)

Capstone (Cap)

CTE Pathway Courses at WHS

Professional Theatre● Theatre 1 (Intro)UC-f

● Theatre 2 (Conc)UC-f

● Theatre 3 (Conc)UC-f

● Theatre 4 (Cap)UC-f

Art, Media, & Entertainment

Cabinetry, Millwork, & Woodworking● Woods 1 (Conc)● Woods 2 (Cap)● Voc Cabinetry/Millwork (Cap)-Optional● Certification-Woodworking

Building & Construction Trades

CTE Pathway Courses at WHS

Financial Services● Introduction to Business (Optional)● Accounting 1 AB (Conc)UC-g

● Accounting 2 AB (Cap)UC-g

● Certifications-Accounting 1-3● EP&Wealth Externship Opportunity● FBLA Student Leadership

Business & FinanceFashion & Interior Design

Fashion Design & Merchandising● Costume & Wearable Art (Conc)UC-f

● Fashion Design/Merch 2 (Conc)UC-g

● Fashion Design/Merch 3 (Cap)UC-g

● Certifications-○ Apparel Design & Production 1○ Fashion Design/Merch 1○ Fashion Design Studio

● FCCLA Student Leadership● College Credit through El Camino

CTE Pathway Courses at WHS

Engineering & Architecture

Architectural Design● Design and Architecture Conc)UC-g

● Advanced Design Architecture (Cap)● Certification-CAD Mechanical Design 1

Engineering Design● PLTW Intro to Engineering Design (Conc)d

● PLTW Principles of Engineering (Conc)d

● PLTW Eng Design & Development (Cap)g-Honors

● College Credit through El Camino● Certification-Mechanical Engineering Design Technician

○ One additional ECC course needed

CTE Pathway Courses at WHS

Family & Human Services● Teen Living (Optional)● Personal/Family Management

(Conc)UC-g NEW!● Certification-Adult Roles &

Family Literacy● FCCLA Student Leadership

Education, Child Dev.& Family Services

Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation Food Sci., Dietetics, & Nutrition● Teen Living (Optional)● Foods 1 (Conc)UC-g

● Certification-Food & Nutrition 1● FCCLA Student Leadership

Information & Communication Technologies

Software & Systems Development● PLTW AP Comp Sci Principles

(Conc)d-Honors

Which Pathway is Right for You?

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Roadmap to Success1. Get to Know Yourself

2. Explore Career Options

3. Research Occupations

4. Talk to Industry Experts

5. Talk to Counselors

6. Create an academic plan

Start Planning Your Future Now

“The future belongs to those who prepare for it.” ~Malcolm X

Thank You!