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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.

CTE Pathways

  • What is a CTE?  Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program of study that combines academic and technical skills to prepare students for careers. CTE courses are offered in middle and high school, and can also be taken at the postsecondary level.  In high school, CTE programs are organized 

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