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Chico Unified School District

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

Chico Unified School District

EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY

Career Technical Education

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Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers and to become lifelong learners.
 
 
 

Mission

To provide industry-linked programs and services that enable all individuals to reach their career goals in order to achieve economic self-sufficiency, compete in the global marketplace and contribute to California's and Chico's economic prosperity.
 

Vision

To engage every student in high quality, rigorous, and relevant educational pathways and programs, developed in partnership with business and industry, promoting creativity, innovation, leadership, community service, and lifelong learning, and allowing students to turn their "passions into paychecks" - their dreams into careers.
 
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Programs

Both Chico High and Pleasant Valley High Schools continue to add college and career pathways in high demand industry sectors such as:
  • Arts, Media and Entertainment
  • Agriculture and Natural Resoureces 
  • Education, Child Development, and Family Services 
  • Engineering and Architecture 
  • Health Services, Medical Technology
  • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Manufacturing and Product Development
  • Public Services 
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Many CTE courses are University of California, A-G approved and some courses are articulated or dual enrolled with the local community colleges and offer students the opportunity to earn post-secondary credits while attending high school.  Additionally, many programs offer the chance to earn industry recognized certifications as well as work-based learning opportunities such as job shadowing or paid/unpaid internships.  These combined elements give students a head start to finding their future careers. 
Career & Technical Education News & Announcements

Career & Technical Education News & Announcements

Our Pleasant Valley House of Blues students were featured in the first episode of a new series called Skills Jam produced by SkillsUSA.  Check out the video below!                        
 
       
Pleasant Valley House of Blues Students on Skills Jam

Pleasant Valley House of Blues Students on Skills Jam

Learn More & Get Started

CTE class offerings continue to expand for students in grades 9-12.
Speak with your school's guidance office to learn more.
 
Contact information

Contact information

For more information please contact: 
Tiffany Herringer, CTE Coordinator 
Career Technical Student Organization Events

Career Technical Student Organization Events

  • CTE Program
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