Leander ISD thrives on collaborating with dynamic community members and vibrant business partners.
Dive into our Program of Study offerings to explore where you can energize students as a guest speaker, mentor, or even ignite their potential by hosting a student intern!
Let us know you're interested by completing the brief Partner with CTE form linked below.
Guest Speaker (in-person/virtual)
Company tour or site visit
Career Fair
Job shadowing (Career Investigation Day)
Summer educator externship
Skills workshop
Resume/Interview coaching
Industry mentor
Judge student projects, presentations, & competitions
Industry or service-learning project
Hire/use school-based enterprises
Program donations
Internship or apprenticeship
Clinical rotations/experiences
Student scholarships
Advisory Council
Our CTE Advisory Councils are made up of a variety of stakeholders, including educators, students, parents, industry and higher education, in order to inform, guide, and support our programs. We have 10 different Advisory Councils specifically focused on targeted career clusters, which allows us to hone in on their student learning experiences and direct connections to relevant industries.
Interested in joining to learn more, lend your expertise, or collaborate on ways to partner? Reach out to Sarah Spradling at sarah.spradling@leanderisd.org and let her know which Advisory Council you're interested in joining.
Southern Floral has been the go-to supplier for cut flowers across Leander ISD’s Floral Design programs for many years, providing high-quality products that help our students bring their creative visions to life. From classroom arrangements to community events, Southern Floral ensures our floral design students have access to the freshest materials and professional-grade supplies.
“I know Southern Floral will always take care of my program’s needs for flowers and hard good items, even when we’re in a time crunch,” said Vista Ridge Floral Design teacher Allison Marcuse. “With the support of Vice President Susan Weatherford, Southern Floral has donated countless floral products for educator and student trainings and competitions over the years.”
Thank you, Southern Floral Company Wholesaler, for helping our students grow their skills and creativity through real-world floral design experiences!
Ascension Seton Cedar Park gives Leander ISD Health Science Practicum students the chance to shadow professionals in hospital administration, nursing, radiology and outpatient specialties like neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology and women’s health.
"This partnership has been essential to the experiences of our practicum students and preparing for real life careers in the healthcare industry," CPHS health science teacher Amy Buffington said. "Students were able to work with nurse educators and gain real life skills practice such as phlebotomy. We are grateful for the relationships we have built with Ascension Seton Cedar Park and look forward to growing our partnership!"
Thank you, Ascension Seton Cedar Park, for investing in our students and helping them take their first steps toward future healthcare careers!
From helping Rouse High School revive its print newspaper, The Raider Rumbler, to hosting advisers for an insightful industry visit day, the Community Impact team—led by founder and CEO John Garrett—has gone above and beyond to give students and teachers a firsthand look at the world of professional journalism.
Students and staff had the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with reporters, and engage in meaningful discussions about the industry. Community Impact also welcomed junior Skyler King from CPHS for a full-day shadowing experience, providing valuable real-world exposure.
Thank you, Community Impact, for your dedication to supporting the next generation of storytellers!