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Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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Casa Grande and Petaluma High offer career and technical education courses in a variety of career sectors. CTE is a program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.

What is a CTE Pathways?   A pathway is defined as a two to three-year course sequence that consists of an introduction (optional), concentrator, and capstone courses, as determined by the California Department of Education (CDE).  
What is a does it mean to be a CTE "completer"?  Students who complete a pathway are called "completers" and must earn a C- or better in each course of the pathway.  Pathway completion demonstrates a student's mastery of skills and knowledge within a particular CTE field. 

 

What does CTE include?

  • Real-world experience - CTE programs are hands-on and provide students with experience in the workplace.
  • Academic knowledge - CTE courses integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge.
  • Career exploration - CTE programs allow students to explore different career fields.
  • Career readiness - CTE programs help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to transition to the workforce.

CTE at Casa Grande

Casa Grande CTE Page

CTE at Petaluma High

Petaluma High CTE Page