RUSD
Career Technical Education

Rigorous Academics 

We provide opportunities for students that begin with grade-level, standards-based curriculum and instruction. Our highly qualified teachers deliver academic content across all subject areas. Making connections between and across the academic curriculum is crucial for our CTE students as they build their Competitive Advantage.

Technical Mastery

Each industry sector and career pathway requires specific competencies to be prepared for success including certifications, work-based learning, CTSO's, and cutting edge technology. Our students work with industry partners, opening doors for internships, mentorship, and future employment to put those skills into practice.

Professional Skills

Formerly called "soft skills", professional skills are essential to thrive in the ever-changing professional landscape. In RUSD CTE we focus on four key professional skills- Effort and Engagement, Communication, Teamwork, and Problem Solving. Our industry partners provide ongoing feedback and clearly demand these skills to be successful. 

Explore 

We believe that conversations about careers and lifestyle should begin in Kindergarten and continue through high school. In Career Technical Education, we provide career exploration activities and lessons that help students identify their own unique TIPS.

Talents
Interests
Passions
Strengths

Engage

We believe that providing real-world context to academic content helps students find relevance and see the light at the end of their tunnel. We provide opportunities for students to engage with professionals and envision how their own paths can align with

Industries Sectors & Careers

Experience

We believe that students thrive and succeed when they are provided experiences outside the walls of the classroom. We work with our industry partners to provide students opportunities to connect the content learned in the classroom to the real-world through

Work-Based Learning