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Header Top Header UtilityBack to Main Site Search SearchHeader Bottom Logo Home Careers In Public Service Middle School CTE Symposium CreaTech Grow Your Way Into A Career Apprenticeship Expo Employers Students Pathway Development Career Ready Curriculum Work Based Learning Project-Based Learning Essential Skills Professional Learning Linda Vista Innovation Center Golden State Pathways Program Mobile Trigger Mobile Toggle In This Section Home Careers In Public Service Middle School CTE Symposium CreaTech Grow Your Way Into A Career Apprenticeship Expo Employers Students Pathway Development Career Ready Curriculum Work Based Learning Project-Based Learning Essential Skills Professional Learning Linda Vista Innovation Center Golden State Pathways Program Breadcrumb Home Connect the educational experience to the world of work, to guarantee all students graduate prepared for college, career, and beyond. - San Diego County Board of Education Board Goal 1 Today’s schools must prepare students to take on jobs that tackle our community’s most pressing problems using advanced technology. The challenge is clear: We must connect education to the world of work. Through project-based learning, work-based learning, career technical education, and other modern approaches of integrating career concepts into core curriculum, we can prepare students for careers in high-wage, high-growth industries. Join us for our upcoming professional learning opportunities or explore our archived content. Professional Learning Opportunities and Archives Sign up for our monthly newsletter, the Career Pathway Navigator , for upcoming opportunities, events, and resources. Career Pathway Navigator Newsletter About Career Readiness Career Readiness from TK - 12 What is Career Technical Education (CTE)? Benefits of CTE Supports for Career Readiness and CTE from SDCOE Career Readiness from TK - 12 Integrated curriculum is a model that incorporates career ready themes and industry experiences with core academic standards. Take a look at our Career Ready Curriculum page to learn more. If you want to build a program, start on the Pathway Development page. There you will find models for incorporating career readiness at the elementary level, and development of CTE programs at the middle and high school level. If you are looking for support in career readiness, contact Jewyl Alderson for more information. What is Career Technical Education (CTE)? Welcome to the new generation of career pathways. CTE programs consist of two to three years of industry aligned coursework taught by an instructor with industry experience. Programs follow the CTE Model Curriculum Standards from the California Department of Education with contributions from an advisory committee of regional employers. Pathway development is driven by labor market Information to prepare students for high-wage, high-growth careers Pathways include post-secondary education – guiding students to post-secondary pathways at two-year and four-year institutions Many career pathways classes are "a-g" approved and/or offer college credit through articulation Schools are enhancing existing pathways to include non-CTE courses and embracing curriculum integration Benefits of CTE Student Benefits Engage in learning that aligns with your skills and interests and leads to high-wage, high-growth careers Develop skills through hands-on experiences and real-world challenges Learn directly from industry Earn industry recognized certifications or college credit in many programs Employer Benefits Today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce; develop talent to fill your future positions Communicate your hiring needs to the education and workforce development systems Inspire students to pursue a career in your field or at your company Increase brand and company recognition Interested in becoming a partner and connect with students across the county? Email Alex Becker to learn more. Educator Benefits Increase student engagement by connecting your curriculum to life beyond the classroom Stay up to date with industry trends Help students explore career options, develop in-demand skills, and build their professional network Supports for Career Readiness and CTE from SDCOE SDCOE’s College and Career Readiness team supports the delivery of exemplary career education in San Diego County K-12 schools with the goal that every student graduates prepared for college, a career and beyond. Our services bridge the educational experience with the world of work so that students can explore careers, build technical and professional skills, and create a blueprint for their future. Services include: CTE program development support Grant supports Professional learning tailored to your needs Work-based learning and employer engagement Linda Vista Innovation Center The CTE Leader’s Network meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact Jewyl Alderson to join the invite list. SDCOE is launching a new podcast, The Future Starts with You , where we explore career readiness initiatives with people doing the real work in the field, from the classroom to administrators, industry and beyond. Each episode features a 20-minute interview highlighting the work of a K12 career education champion. Join us to learn about creating futures without boundaries - the future starts with you. contact us Al Love Sr. Director, Collg&CareerRead Linda Vista Campus School: 858-298-2130 Jewyl Alderson Coordinator, Instr & Curr Cont Linda Vista Campus School: 858-298-2122 Alexander Becker Program Specialist, WBL Linda Vista Campus School: 858-298-2126 Margie de Ruyter Coordinator, Career Pathways Linda Vista Campus margie.deruyter@sdcoe.net 858-298-2121 Innovation Division SDCOE innovation@sdcoe.net 858-292-3582 Nikkie Payumo Administrative Assistant II Linda Vista Campus School: 858-295-8795 Logo Address Info San Diego County Office of Education 6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego CA 92111 858-292-3500 Socials Twitter (opens in new window/tab) Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Instagram (opens in new window/tab) LinkedIn (opens in new window/tab) YouTube (opens in new window/tab) Footer Utility Web Accessibility and Content Disclaimer Powered by...