Alyssa Lynch
CTE Director
If you would like a career activity from your district spotlighted in the CTE newsletter, or if you need CTE assistance, contact Director Alyssa Lynch at alyssa_lynch@sccoe.org | | |
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"Head of the Class" video series features Career Technical Education
The Santa Clara County Office of Education launched an online video series titled "Head of the Class." The series showcases programs and initiatives. This month the video focuses on Career Technical Education. | |
Harvard "Pathways to Prosperity" report supports CTE
 The Pathways to Prosperity report is a must read! Published in February, it explains the need to develop meaningful career training as part of comprehensive school reform. The study points out that career training has been ignored for far too long, but is essential to address the "career-ready" piece of the puzzle. It stated that the U.S. school system needs to improve career counseling and broaden pathways for young people in our schools, which means CTE is a viable robust pathway. See page 27 of the report for a list of models of 21st century Career and Technical Education that work.
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How much do you know about CTE?
 There are 26,315 students enrolled in more than 410 CTE classes in Santa Clara County.
According to a UC Riverside Longitudinal Study, CTE:
- reduces the high school dropout rate
- increases school attendance
- improves grade point averages
- increases college going rate
- students earn $1.53 to $1.57 more per hour
- students earn raises more often |
Local CTE Events
Evergreen School District will host a Parent University Tech Expo on March 18 and 19. Keynote speaker Jim Brazell will discuss "The Future is here: 21st century technology, jobs and students."
Fremont Union High School District will host a CTE showcase on March 23, 2011 from 6:30-9:00p.m. at the Quinlan Community Center. The showcase will highlight a variety of CTE classes. The keynote speaker is Lou Viveros of Market Solutions, LLC. | |
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San Jose Unified School District grows from 1 to 13 career pathways in four years |
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 Since 2007, CTE in SJUSD has grown from one career pathway at one high school to thirteen pathways at seven high schools. SJUSD continues to develop more career pathways at high schools and middle schools. In addition, it is developing a district-wide Health Career Pathway with a capstone 11th-12th grade Medical Careers Academy. Read about SJUSD CTE programs.
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Alum Rock hosts Career Awareness workshop for parents
 In early February, the Alum Rock District English Learners Advisory Committee hosted a career awareness workshop at their district office. Parents learned about the career awareness resources they can use with their children. Every school can download the Career Awareness in Elementary School brochure for their use. To host a Career Awareness workshop for elementary parents, contact MaryAnne_Burke@sccoe.org. |
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Santa Clara Unified School District middle school students host cooking show
 In January, instructor Kelly Villarreal and students from Peterson Middle School's culinary program participated in the Art of Home Show sponsored by Nor Cal Events. Students worked side-by-side with chef Sir Roy Salazar. Students also had an opportunity to try on a career by hosting their own cooking show. Read the full story in San Jose Mercury News. |
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Eastside Union High School District students think about their future
 While most students were on break from school in February, five students from the Academy of Finance at Independence High School toured the Santa Clara County Office of Education to learn about a variety of careers. Students spoke to staff in the television and editing studios, Learning Multimedia Center, cafeteria, Print Shop, graphic and Web page design, accounting, and human resources departments. |
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San Benito High School District celebrates National CTE Month
 Career and ROP specialist Sonja Romero was instrumental in San Benito High School District's celebration of national CTE Month! Sonia composed an email to teachers and administrators with the current definition of CTE. The email also contained a link to highlight programs. To recognize CTE month, ROP staff decorated classroom doors and wore CTE T-shirts. |
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PowerProduction donates software to Santa Clara County programs
 Paul Clathworthy, CTO of PowerProduction, has been busy supporting CTE programs in Santa Clara County. Recently, he served on a panel to provide industry information to Arts, Media and Entertainment teachers. He also met with California Department of Education representatives on behalf of a Tech Prep Grant, and also presented the StoryBoard Quick Software at a CTE Steering Committee meeting. |
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