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Welcome to the Carlsbad Unified School District Career Pathways & Career Technical Education Site
Career Pathways & Career Technical Education consist of academic integration, course sequences, work-based learning, and essential technical and non-technical workplace skills for students. CUSD's Career Pathways have a sequence of two or more courses in a student's area of career interest. Pathways connect high school classes to college and career. CTE FAQ's
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Save the Date!
Save the Date!
CUSD College & Career Night will be held
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 pm.
MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus
3333 Manchester Ave Cardiff CA 92007
In addition to the college and career events hosted at each high school - including student and parent presentations and yearly college rep visits - CUSD will host the annual College & Career Night this spring.
This event provides CUSD students and families with direct access to college representatives, career resources, and post-secondary planning information in one convenient location.
College and Career Program registration will be available soon!
Are you and your student gearing up to choose a high school or classes for next year? Discover how CUSD Career Pathways can open doors to exciting futures! Our Pathways to Success Webinar is your guide to understanding the incredible opportunities available through our high school career education programs. During the webinar, we covered:
Career pathway courses offered at each CUSD high school
How these courses build academic, technical, and personal skills
Opportunities to earn early college credit, industry certifications, and hands-on experience
Click the video (left) to watch the recording
Click here for the slides: CUSD Career Pathways Webinar 2026
Six exemplary high school students involved in our many Career Pathways, are highlighted. We strive to prepare all of our graduates for their futures - including preparation for university, community college, trade school, military service, or direct entry into the world of work after high school - and our pathways programs are a key piece in our plan.
DIGITAL HANDBOOK
DIGITAL HANDBOOK
CTE PATHWAY POSTERS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Academic Integration
Academic Integration
Integrating core academic subjects such as Math, Science, and English Language Arts with hands-on instruction is a proven strategy for improving academic performance and for student retention of concepts learned. Integrated project-based learning is both rigorous and relevant, making pathway students uniquely prepared to enter both college and career.
Pathway Course Sequences
CUSD course sequences are organized as: Introductory, Concentrator, and Capstone courses. Sequences are flexible and inclusive, have multiple entry and exit points, and provide students with opportunities to complete a pathway in less than 4 years. We strive to align course sequences vertically, beginning as early as Elementary School, and horizontally across all CUSD high schools.
Work-Based Learning
CUSD Career Pathways are committed to providing sequenced, authentic, and relevant work-based learning experiences for all pathway students and staff through effective business and industry partnerships. These invaluable relationships help ensure our students are working with the latest equipment and that the curriculum is consistent with industry standards. Our business partners range from guest speakers in classrooms, to providing student internships, and many points in between. We are always seeking to strengthen our industry relationships as well as develop new ones through outreach and student showcases.
Essential Non-technical Workplace Skills for Students
Pathways incorporate soft skills that are essential for success in college and career. These are aligned with the CUSD Graduate Profile and tailored to each pathway based on industry needs.
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