Career Technical Education (CTE)

Career Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for high-wage, high-demand career pathways. While CTE includes traditional vocational programs such as construction and automotive repair, it now expands across modern industries including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, engineering, hospitality, public safety, business, and agriculture.

CTE supports SUSD’s mission to “graduate all students college, career, and community ready.” Research from organizations such as Advance CTE shows that students who complete CTE programs have higher high school graduation rates, stronger postsecondary success, and improved employment outcomes. CTE develops both technical and professional (“soft”) skills and helps students identify their next steps—such as employment, apprenticeship, trade school, community college, or a university degree.

CTE Annual Public Notification

The Stockton Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other basis protected by law in its programs or activities. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

The District offers Career and Technical Education programs in Agriculture; Arts, Media & Entertainment; Building and Construction Trades; Business & Finance; Education; Environmental Resources; Engineering; Health Science; Information & Communication Technologies; Manufacturing; Public Service; and Transportation. These programs are offered under an open admissions policy.

Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission or participation in career and technical education programs.

The following individuals handle inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies: