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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What is Career Technical Education (CTE)?
Career Technical Education is a program developed around industry sectors that
integrate core academic and technical knowledge to provide students with a
pathway to post-secondary education and careers. With California’s investment
in career pathways, it is a great time to build a bridge to the future through CTE.
Students can explore careers in a variety of industries and begin to build technical and professional “soft skills” that prepare them to be both college and career
ready. In these hands-on, project based learning programs, students build skills
that are transferable to any career. Students in CTE courses have opportunities to interact with industry through guest speakers, field trips, mentorships,
job shadowing experiences, internships, competition and showcase events.
What is a CTE pathway?
A CTE pathway is a sequence of 2 or more courses in the same industry sector.
Students completing the pathway are equipped with technical and professional skills for career entry or for continued education in college/university after
high school. Some CTE courses that are not part of a pathway are also offered.
Why should a student complete a CTE pathway?
CTE is project-based learning with more opportunities for real-world experiences.
Participants in high school enter college and careers with the ability to be innovative, critical thinkers because they have learned to connect their core academic
courses with transferable, professional skills. CTE programs infuse industry connections through guest speakers, tours, competition and showcase events where
students receive feedback from industry professionals. Additionally, all pathway
completers earn a CTE Medallion which can be worn at graduation. For information about medallion requirements, students should speak to their CTE teacher.
Can I change pathways?
Once a student starts a pathway, it is recommended that they continue the sequence, but this is not required. To be a pathway completer, students need to finish all courses in the pathway, including the final capstone course. Students have the freedom to change pathways, and take
stand-alone electives for enrichment and further career exploration.
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