What is CTE?
Career Technical Education (CTE): Preparing Students for the Future
Career Technical Education (CTE) equips students with the academic knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on training needed to excel in their chosen careers. Students also develop essential employability skills, such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, that are highly valued in the workforce.
Poway Unified School District (PUSD) offers a wide range of CTE pathways across twelve Industry Sectors. Each career pathway is a carefully designed sequence of courses that guides students through progressive levels of technical skill development and career exploration.
Why Should Students Enroll in CTE Pathways?
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Students can get real world, hands-on experiences in a career area that interests them and that connects to their core academics
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Internships and work-based learning opportunities are embedded into courses to provide meaningful experiences
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Courses are infused with essential skills needed to prepare students for success in college and career
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Possibility to earn industry certifications and early college credit through articulated or dual enrollment courses
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