Career and Technical Education courses, or CTE courses are offered at the high school level. These courses consist of 15 industry sector pathways that allow students to take a deep dive into that industry or career before graduating high school. iIINOVATE units are aligned to these 15 industry sectors at the elementary school level in order to expose students to the realm of possibilities in career and technical education.

For Central Coast residents to succeed in the regional and global economy, they need seamless and integrated education opportunities throughout a lifetime of learning and training. That requires education and private-sector leaders to strengthen coordination, integration, funding, and implementation of talent-developed initiatives, programs, and pathways that are aligned to regional industry demands. 

The REACH 2030 jobs plan identifies potential industry initiatives that will offer students good-paying jobs by the time they graduate. They recognize that local industry leaders will need talent, for without significant talent, businesses stall, regions stagnate, and quality of life declines.