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Welcome to the San Diego Unified CCTE Department!
Welcome to the San Diego Unified CCTE Department!
At San Diego Unified, our College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) programs empower all students with real-world skills, immersive hands-on learning, and industry-aligned opportunities that help them thrive in college, career, and beyond. Through a wide range of career pathways such as health science, engineering, digital media, business, and the arts, students gain valuable experience that connects classroom learning to the real world. CCTE courses support students in exploring their interests, building confidence, and preparing for life after high school.
San Diego Unified currently offers 188 CTE courses across 29 career pathways in 13 industry sectors. In addition, students have access to 80 college courses through our College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) and Advanced College Placement (ACP) programs, expanding opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.
We believe every student deserves access to meaningful learning opportunities that open doors to postsecondary education, high-wage careers, and lifelong success. Our department proudly serves the diverse students and families of San Diego Unified, and we are committed to preparing the next generation of leaders, creators, and problem-solvers.
CCTE Vision Statement
"Empowering all students with real-world skills, immersive hands-on learning, and industry-aligned opportunities to thrive in college, career, and beyond."
CCTE Mission Statement
"We support our vision of creating innovative career pathways by providing hands-on, project-based learning experiences that align with workforce demands. Through strong industry partnerships, relevant and rigorous curriculum, meaningful professional development, and beneficial technical training, we prepare students for success in college, career, and life."
What's new in CCTE?
What's new in CCTE?
CSUSM–SDUSD Guaranteed Admission & Class of 2028 Campus Visits!
CSUSM–SDUSD Guaranteed Admission & Class of 2028 Campus Visits!
San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides guaranteed admission to CSUSM for SDUSD students who meet specific academic requirements. This partnership is designed to increase access to higher education, particularly for first-generation and underrepresented students, by ensuring a clear and supportive pathway from high school to college. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to preparing students for success in college and beyond while supporting SDUSD’s vision for all graduates to be future-ready.
As part of this collaboration, Class of 2028 students (current 10th graders) visited CSUSM this week for an immersive...
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Kevin White Interview 08052025.movEngineering the Future: De Portola Students Build Skills and Careers
Engineering the Future: De Portola Students Build Skills and Careers
The interview with Kevin White, a technical education teacher at De Portola Middle School, highlights how San Diego Unified is expanding College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) opportunities for middle schoolers through an engineering pathway that blends exposure to advanced technologies, computer science, and arts, media, and entertainment. Students in grades 6–8 gain hands-on skills with tools like 3D printers, CNC machines, and laser cutters, and they even design and build projects such as skateboards and custom electric guitars using CAD software.
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Driving Student Success: Madison High’s Automotive CCTE Program
Driving Student Success: Madison High’s Automotive CCTE Program
At James Madison High School, students in the automotive training program are gaining valuable hands-on experience that prepares them for future success. The program allows students to earn Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and uses Ford’s industry-standard training curriculum, giving them personal accounts that can follow them into the workforce if they pursue a career with Ford after graduation.
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