Career Technical Education

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.

Industry Certifications and College Credit

Both Chico High and Pleasant Valley High Schools continue to add college and career pathways such as:

Hospitality Industry
Patient Care
Child Development/Education
Manufacturing
Fashion
Graphic Arts & Design
Architecture & Engineering & CAD
Ag Mechanics, Science, Horticulture and Floral Design
Public Service
Information Support and Services
Software and Systems Development

View the CTE Pathways and Course Sequences

Many CTE courses are University of California, A-G approved and some courses articulate with the local community colleges and offer students the opportunity to earn post-secondary credit while attending high school.