Santa Cruz City Schools
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Career Technical Education (CTE) courses combine academic rigor with hands-on learning. Our courses give students an opportunity to explore potential careers 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.
CTE COURSE OFFERINGS
Soquel High CTE Offerings 23 (4).pdfHarbor High CTE Offerings 24 (1).pdfSCHS CTE Offerings Print 23-24.pdf_Industry Sector handout for print.pdfCopy of Magnet CTE Offerings Print 23.pdf
CTE PATHWAYS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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.
2024-25 SCCS CTE
Advisory Committee Meetings 5:00-6:30pm
All meetings are in person from 5:00 - 6:30pm @ the Santa Cruz County Office of Education Building, 400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz
Monday, August 26th, 2024 @ Santa Cruz COE, Board Room - CTE Advisory Overview: Legal role, review of district CTE programs & review of local labor market data
Monday, September 30th, 2024 @ Santa Cruz COE, Board Room - Evaluate district CTE program in alignment to labor market data & other key aspects of CTE programs
Monday, November 4th, 2024 @ Santa Cruz COE, Board Room - Determine if a recommendation will be made to the board regarding any CTE program changes, enhancements, etc.
Monday, March 17th, 2024 @ Santa Cruz COE, Tech Center - CTE Industry Advisor Input Meeting
ZOOM MEETING LINK: https://sccs-net.zoom.us/j/86384833819
CONTACT:
District CTE Director
Michelle Poirier michellepoirier@sccs.net
CTE Teacher on Special Assignment
Jenny Angelacos jenniferangelacos@sccs.net