Business & Community Partners
Are you interested in serving as a guest speaker or hosting a work-based learning experience? If so, please reach out to our CTE Coordinators for more information & scheduling!
OUR CVUSD CTE CAREER PATHWAYS WILL PROVIDE:
Ongoing Academic Support
Dedicated team of counselors and specially trained teachers guide your journey in the CTE pathways.
Develop Life Skills
Learn hands-on and professional competencies that will lead to improved critical thinking and communication.
Earn Professional Certifications
Most of our CTE pathways allow you to earn industry certifications before you graduate which will help you get hired or secure internships. Our professional certifications include OSHA 10, Adobe Associates, Food Handlers and First Aid/CPR to name just a few.
Receive College Credit
Many of our pathway programs articulate with the community colleges so that you can earn college credit by completing the work in your CTE career pathway classes. These programs of study continue at the local colleges through Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD).
Internship and Mentorship Opportunities
Network, learn and see what it’s like to work in a high-skill, high-demand field.
What is CTE?
Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic, technical, and real-world knowledge, skills and experience they need to be prepared for a variety of career options. CTE gives students training and skills in many different types of careers in high-growth industries such as science and technology, health care, and business management. CTE programs are personalized, hands-on and let students explore different career fields.
CTE Helps Students Prepare for the Real World
CTE programs give purpose to learning by emphasizing real-world skills and practical knowledge.
CTE Students Get More from the School Experience
CTE students have a significantly greater high school graduation rate than the national average.
CTE Allows Students to Explore More Possibilities
CTE exposes students to careers across the 16 career clusters, including careers students may not be familiar with or may not have ever considered, as well as the skills required for different careers.
CTE Gives Students an Extra Advantage
CTE gives students a head start on both college and careers through specialized classes, mentoring and work experiences in fields where jobs are in demand - like health care, engineering and information technology.