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Join the CTE Steering Committee Collaborative:
Next Meeting:
March 7
3-5 p.m. at the SCCOE
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA
For information, contact: Alyssa Lynch 
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February is National CTE Month 
During CTE Month, CTE programs and CTSOs across the country host a variety of events showcasing their programs and students' successes. This year's theme is Careers Through Education, emphasizing that CTE creates career pathways and teaches vital employability skills needed in a 21st-century workforce.
As the American economy recovers, the role of CTE is critically important. In a recent report, "Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements through 2018" published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, data shows that the United States will need at least 4.7 million new workers with postsecondary certificates.
Secondary and postsecondary CTE programs both provide a large portion of needed credentials, and ensure the American workforce is prepared to fill the evolving needs of business and industry.
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 Show your support for CTE
Don't be left out of celebrating CTE Month! Here's how you can participate:
- Host a school tour with your local media
- Schedule a meeting with your local elected officials to discuss the importance of CTE and the critical need for funding
- Post this new video on your website
- Hold an open house for students and teachers to learn about CTE programs
- Share the 2012 CTE Month logo on your CTE month publications
- Write an op-ed to your local publication explaining CTE Month and the importance of CTE in your community
- Participate in Social Media Advocacy Day on Thursday, February 23. Share tweets and statuses that promote CTE!
- Organize a Job Shadow Day at a local business or industry
- Visit the CTE Month Web page and view past CTE Month events and download materials to assist you in outreach and advocacy during February
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 County-wide networking event for all CTE teachers
On March 27, the Santa Clara County Office of Education will sponsor a CTE Speed Networking event to connect all CTE teachers by industry sector. The event is the first of its kind in Santa Clara County. The goal is to connect CTE teachers with "like" teachers. Teachers will discuss topics such as A-G course approval, articulation, teaching strategies and next steps for their industry sector collaboration. Register to attend the CTE Speed Networking event, or contact alyssa_lynch@sccoe.org for more information.
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 Peterson middle school FHA-HERO chapter
Most people do not know that middle schools have career tech student organizations. Peterson middle school instructor Kelly Villarreal offers students an opportunity to compete in culinary and fashion events by advising FHA-HERO a home economics careers and technology chapter. Many CTE programs have co-curricular leadership student organizations integrated into CTE programs. These organizations often lead students to college, internships and satisfying careers. Nationally recognized career technical student organizations include:
- DECA: An Association of Marketing Students
- FHA-HERO: Home economics careers and technology
- FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America
- FFA: Future Farmers of America
- HOSA: Health Occupations Students of American
- SkillsUSA: an organization for students in the trade, industrial, and technical fields
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 Monta Vista student turns DECA project into US patent
It is not often that you find a high school student that has already received a US patent for their own product. Belinda Zeng, a Monta Vista high school junior and chapter president of DECA Silicon Valley, has done just that.
As a freshman, she competed in the DECA Entrepreneurship written project and took first place for her idea. At the time, she was looking for a feasible idea that could potentially revolutionize the fashion industry.
So, she took her project to the next level. Her patent is for a Fashion Design Method, System and Apparatus which is software that allows users to input information, pictures and data that creates a "mini-you" model. This allows users to "try on" clothes in a virtual dressing room. There is also a virtual design studio that allows users to design custom clothes. Zeng applied for the patent in March 2010, hired a Southern California patent lawyer, and was approved in November 2011.
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 David Matuszak named Gilroy Educator of the Year
David Matuszak, Santa Clara County ROP director, was named Educator of the Year by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. This award is given annually to an educator who is nominated by a chamber member for significant contributions to the community. A Chamber of Commerce committee selects the winner. Each awardee is featured in a short video clip that is shown at the annual "Spice of Life" chamber dinner that includes the installation of board members. Matuszak's clip was shot in the Dental Assisting lab and his South County ROP office. The dinner will be held at San Juan Oaks Country Club in Hollister on Feb 11. The Gilroy City Council also passed resolutions honoring all the nominees.
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 Santa Clara County CTE resources
Career Technical Education programs are one of education's best-kept secrets! More than 26,000 students are enrolled in high school CTE programs in Santa Clara County. Celebrate the programs that prepare students to become physicians, lawyers, firefighters, networking systems analysts, engineers, veterinarians and other workers.
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CTE professional development
February 13-15, Sacramento
Freshman Transitions February 16, Santa Clara County Office of Education Coastal CAROCP Conference March 31, Central County Occupational Center April 22-25, Burlingame Math in Automotive 970-744-1048
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