WHS Career Education & Exploration

Where Will Your Path Lead?

Purpose

What do you want to be when you grow up? You might get asked that question a lot. Westlake High School attempts to bridge the gap for students between school and a future career by offering several "paths" to specific career fields and for those who are unsure of their path, opportunities to explore and gain insight.

Upcoming Events!

Construction Summer Camp. June 17-21, 2024. Sponsored by the Ventura County Contractor's Association (VCCA) and the Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME). See flyer below for additional information and registration. This event is not affiliated with CVUSD.

Westlake Company Program. Sponsored by Junior Achievement of Southern CA. For students who currently run a small business or have an idea for a start-up. Program starts at WHS in August of 2024. See flyer below for additional information.

WHS Company Program Interest Flyer 24 25.docx

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Resources from the Career Education Program

The Career Education Program can bridge the gap between school and a future career by offering several "paths" to your dream job!

We Can Help Students:

Explore Careers
Choose a College Major
Select Career-Related Classes
Connect with Employers, Community Businesses, and Colleges
Find Career Training Programs

www.vcoe.org/Career-Education-Center/Course-Catalog

REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM (ROP)

ROP stands for Regional Occupational Program. There are 74 Regional Occupational Centers and Programs in the state of California that provide career technical education. ROP courses are designed for high school students and adults to provide quality career technical education and hands-on experience.

Note: ROP courses are overseen by the Ventura County Office of Education, Career Education Center (CEC). The classes are open to all Ventura County High School students in grades 11 and 12. These classes are not Westlake HS classes, but students may use an ROP course as one class in their WHS class schedule. Westlake HS staff will not be responsible registering students who list an ROP course on their Westlake HS course request form. Students are solely responsible for completing the application steps listed on the Career Education Center website and corresponding with the Career Education Center regarding enrollment.

For questions, please call the CEC office at 805-437-1420

CEC Steps for Registration

Visit our online course catalog and select a course
Carefully review the course details
Complete the online application to request a course
CEC will review each application and determine who will be enrolled in the course
An official acceptance and all other correspondence will be sent to the email provided in your application. CEC will inform you via email if you are officially enrolled in the course.

*Completing the application DOES NOT guarantee you will be accepted into the course. Class enrollment is limited and not all students who request the course will be enrolled.

Westlake High School students may choose from the following Career Paths

ROP Advanced Technologies, Manufacturing & Welding

ROP Automotive & Aviation

ROP Health & Medical

WHS Allied Health

WHS Computer Graphics

WHS Computer Science

WHS Digital Media Arts

WHS Education & Teaching

WHS Science Career Emphasis Program

WHS Stagecraft & Production

Visit the CVUSD CTE District Website to view all the programs offered at all of the district sites CVUSD CTE Pathways

Continuing Education and Training After High School

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) has three campuses that provide programs for students to continue their education and training after high school in a variety of Career Pathways. For more information click the descriptions below.

Career EducationGIVE US ONE YEAR And Learn A New Career for Life In Person AND Online Classes. Whether you are a are a new student right out of high school or a professional looking for new skills and a new career, our CE programs can lead to high paying jobs. You can earn Proficiency Awards, Certificates and Transfer Degrees designed in collaboration with industry professionals from local, national and international businesses.

Career Education DivisionCareer Education Your Future. Now. Oxnard College Career Education Division oversees 12 different departments with 25 programs in current and emerging professions. With a wide range of disciplines in various areas of interest -- Hands-On Technology, Public Safety, Business & Innovation, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts -- the Career Education programs prepare students to immediately enter the job market with our Certificate Program and A.A. degrees or continue their academic path toward transferring to a University.

VC Career Education

WELCOME TO CAREER EDUCATION AT VENTURA COLLEGE

Career Education gives you the hands-on, practical training needed to earn a certificate, open the door to a rewarding career, or get you started on your path toward a bachelor’s degree. The Career Education programs at Ventura College hold the key to unlocking a quality and affordable education giving students real world skills that lead them to the in-demand, well-paying jobs of today and the future, while building stronger and more prosperous communities in the process. Ventura College’s Career Education programs are taught by instructors and professionals with experience in that field of study. Each program provides the training and skills you need for the jobs that need you!