Career and Technical Education
Turn Your Passions into a Paycheck ~ Your Dreams into a Career
Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses combine academic rigor with hands-on learning. Our courses give students an opportunity to explore a potential career with real world experience!
CTE courses are taught throughout all the district's high schools, and many articulate with a-g UC/CSU requirements, as well as articulate with Cabrillo College (see bottom of page).
All CTE teachers collaborate with members of the business community to ensure their curriculum is relevant and up to date with today's industry.
Students meet members of the business community in each class. They also finish the course with a cover letter and resume of the skills learned in their CTE course.
~ Career and Technical Education Courses ~
Biotechnology Pathway
Biotechnology I
Biotechnology II
Patient Care Pathway
Health Careers
Medical Technology
Patient Care Pathway
Sports Medicine
Software & Systems Development Pathway
Intro. to Computer Science
AP Computer Science
Design, Visual & Media Arts Pathway
Intro to Graphic Design
Advanced Graphic Design
Design, Visual & Media Arts Pathway
Intro to Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography
Design, Visual & Media Arts Pathway
Intro to Video Production
Advanced Video Production
Child Development Pathway
Early Childhood Development
Legal Practices Pathway
Criminal Justice
Public Safety Pathway
Fire Technology
Food Service and Hospitality
Hospitality
Food Service and Hospitality
Culinary Arts
Cabinetry, Millwork & Woodworking Pathway
Construction Tech I & II
Cabinetry I & II
Building Green
Welding & Materials Joining Pathway
Intro to Welding
Advanced Welding
Automotive Systems Diagnostics, Service & Repair Pathway
Intro. to Automotive
Small Engine Repair
Auto Maintenance & Light Repair
Bicycle Systems Diagnostics, Service & Repair Pathway
Bicycle Technology I
Bicycle Technology II
Agricultural Business Pathway
Sustainable Ag. I & II
Agricultural Production
Ornamental Horticulture Pathway
Floral Design
High Schools
Santa Cruz High
Harbor High
Soquel High
Costanoa High
SCCS District CTE Advisory
According to California Education Code, every school district that offers CTE programs must also have a board appointed district CTE Advisory Committee that is made up of students, parents, CTE teachers, counselors, administrators, and industry partners. The purpose of this committee is to:
Advise on the types of CTE programs offered to SCCS students (e.g., CTE pathways, courses, work based learning experiences, etc.) aligned with regional workforce data.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the SCCS CTE program. This committee will develop guidelines and use data to determine effectiveness and impact of SCCS CTE programs.
Study and make recommendations to help solve CTE related problems presented to the district/program by the school board on which further information is needed.
Santa Cruz City Schools District
133 Mission Street, Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060