New Pathways in 2025-2026

Instructor:  Ariana Araujo

Work Education Experience:  Food Hospitality and Tourism

COJUSD is proud to revive our  Work Education Experience elective course for the 2025-2026 school year at Orosi High School and Lovell High School.  The purpose of offering a high school work education experience curriculum in food services, hospitality & tourism is to equip students with practical skills, industry knowledge, and real-world work experience that prepare them for careers in one of the fastest-growing service sectors. This course will provide hands-on learning, workplace experience, internship opportunities, career readiness skills, support post-secondary transitions, and build a foundation for future employment or further education in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related fields.  Our instructor will be Ms Ariana Araujo

Eligibility requirements:  Must be in 11th or 12th Grade, on track to graduate, meet or exceed the school attendance requirements of 95% or higher, have good disciplinary standing and the willingness to learn, take directions, and be an active team participant.  

 **This Course will require early morning job shadowing hours starting in November 2025  through May 2026 for the Work Experience Portion of the Course

Instructor:  Daniel Martinez

CAT PROGRAM:  Diesel Mechanics:

In partnership and collaboration with Valley ROP and Dinuba Unified School District, we proudly announce the new Career Pathway in Systems Diagnostics, Service and Repair - “Caterpillar Diesel Mechanics”.  The new Diesel Mechanic Regional Class will focus on the entry-level skills for the Caterpillar Diesel Mechanics Program at Reedley College. Students will be immersed in hands-on experience with heavy equipment systems. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

• This class will take place during 6th/7th period. We have 12 slots available for SENIORS only (if slots are open will possibly provide an opportunity to 11th). 

• Students can earn 10 college credits per semester. 

• High School Counselor must meet with interested students to  review individualized Graduation Status and  Attendance top meet minimum community college requirements