Career Technical Education: Pathways that Lead to Future Success!
Tera Black, Ed.D.Career Technical Education Coordinator
email: [email protected]
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!