Career Technical Education
Mission and Purpose
Mission Statement
WHS CTE provides all students access to high-quality, career-focused programs that inspire, guide and empower them for post-secondary college and careers.
Purpose:
WHS CTE programs contribute to the broad educational achievement of students, by preparing students for successful transition into the workforce and/or postsecondary education.
Assistant Principal overseeing CTE: Shane HarveyEmail: sharvey@rjuhsd.us
Phone: 916-771-6565
What is CTE?
Career and Technical Education (CTE) combines academic learning with hands-on training to prepare students for both college and careers.
It covers a wide range of fields such as healthcare, technology, and skilled trades, offering real-world experience and industry-recognized certifications. These programs not only enhance student engagement, but also provide pathways to industry-recognized certifications and higher earning potential. CTE has a higher focus on practical experience rather than academic testing that AP and IB courses are known for. This equips students with the tools necessary for meaningful and sustainable careers.
Benefits of Taking CTE Courses
- Industry connections
- Opportunity to apply learned skills
- Equal emphasis on academics and career training
- Provides relevance to academic learning
RJUHSD Internship Program
The RJUHSD Career Technical Education (CTE) Internship Program gives students a chance to explore different jobs and learn important skills needed for today’s workplaces.
This internship is a hands-on work experience that builds on what students learn in their CTE classes.
Students who complete two or more years in a CTE program can apply for an internship each semester.
To learn more about becoming a student intern, to get information about the specific internships available, or to ask questions about the internship program, please contact Anna Gonzalez-Cifuentes at agcifuentes@rjuhsd.us and/or enroll in our RJUHSD Internship Program Canvas.
More information can be found on our district's Internship Program webpage.
