IUSD middle and high school students have opportunities to take CTE college and career readiness courses that provide hands-on learning experiences that build teamwork, leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills, in various industry sectors. While gaining industry-specific skills, students can also build professional skills that transfer to successful careers in any industry and that can help students succeed in college or university programs.
While each school’s pathways may vary, the pathways offered are directly in line with some of the fastest-growing occupations and industries in the region, according to recent labor market data.
Explore the pathways available on your school site:
Creekside and San Joaquin High Schools offer a variety of CTE pathways designed to align with industry trends and workforce needs, including:
- Arts, Media, & Entertainment: For personal interest or for exploring a career in the digital media industry, build digital photography (Digital Media Arts) and computer graphics (Graphic Art and Animation) skills.
- Building & Construction Trades: This program is designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in the field of construction, carpentry and skilled trades.
- Education, Child Development, & Family Services: Students in this program acquire knowledge in child psychology, teaching methods, and family support services.
- Health Sciences & Medical Technology: Prepares students for healthcare careers through academics, hands-on training and exposure to biology, anatomy, medical technology and patient care.
- Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation: Designed to prepare students for exciting and dynamic careers in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries
- Information & Communication Technologies: Start with programming basics and advance to software development.
- Public Services: This program is designed to prepare students for careers dedicated to serving and protecting their communities.
- Marketing, Sales & Services**: Focus on marketing, sales, and customer service strategies.
**San Joaquin Irvine Virtual Academy only
Irvine High School offers a variety of CTE pathways designed to align with industry trends and workforce needs, including:
- Production & Managerial Arts: From scriptwriting to film editing, students create professional videos, with advanced courses offering industry connections like the OC Film Fest.
- Digital Arts & Media: Build skills in digital photography, graphic design, and animation for personal or career exploration.
- Performing Arts: Combines academics with intensive training in theater, dance, music, and visual arts.
- Engineering & Architecture: Hands-on learning in engineering, architectural design, and construction.
- Fashion & Interior Design: Learn fashion design, merchandising, marketing, and production.
- Information & Communication Technologies: Start with programming basics and advance to software development.
- Automotive: Develop STEM-based skills for careers in the automotive industry.
- Marketing, Sales & Services: Focus on marketing, sales, and customer service strategies.
Northwood High School offers a variety of CTE pathways designed to align with industry trends and workforce needs, including:
- Production & Managerial Arts: From scriptwriting to film editing, students create professional videos, with advanced courses offering industry connections like the OC Film Fest.
- Digital Arts & Media: Build skills in digital photography, graphic design, and animation for personal or career exploration.
- Agriculture & Natural Resources: This pathway blends academics with hands-on learning in agriculture, forestry, conservation, and sustainability.
- Engineering & Architecture: Hands-on learning in engineering, architectural design, and construction.
- Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation: Designed to prepare students for exciting and dynamic careers in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries
- Information & Communication Technologies: Start with programming basics and advance to software development.
Portola High School offers a variety of CTE pathways designed to align with industry trends and workforce needs, including:
- Production & Managerial Arts: From scriptwriting to film editing, students create professional videos, with advanced courses offering industry connections like the OC Film Fest.
- Digital Arts & Media: Build skills in digital photography, graphic design, and animation for personal or career exploration.
- Performing Arts: Combines academics with intensive training in theater, dance, music, and visual arts.
- Engineering & Architecture: Hands-on learning in engineering, architectural design, and construction.
- Health Sciences & Medical Technology: Prepares students for healthcare careers through academics, hands-on training and exposure to biology, anatomy, medical technology and patient care.
- Information & Communication Technologies: Start with programming basics and advance to software development.
- Marketing, Sales & Services: Focus on marketing, sales, and customer service strategies.
Woodbridge High School offers a variety of CTE pathways designed to align with industry trends and workforce needs, including:
- Video & TV/Film Production & Digital Media: From writing a script to shooting and editing film, student teams create professional-quality videos.
- Information & Communication Technologies: Start with programming basics and advance to software development.
- Manufacturing & Product Development: This pathway empowers students to explore the intricacies of modern manufacturing processes and product design.
University High School offers a variety of CTE pathways designed to align with industry trends and workforce needs, including:
- Production & Managerial Arts: From scriptwriting to film editing, students create professional videos, with advanced courses offering industry connections like the OC Film Fest.
- Digital Arts & Media: Build skills in digital photography, graphic design, and animation for personal or career exploration.
- Engineering & Architecture: Hands-on learning in engineering, architectural design, and construction.
- Information & Communication Technologies: Start with programming basics and advance to software development.
- Automotive: Develop STEM-based skills for careers in the automotive industry.
- Marketing, Sales & Services: Focus on marketing, sales, and customer service strategies.
For middle school students, now is a perfect time to find your interest through a career exploratory course and build skills that will prepare you for any career. Courses include:
- Engineering and Robotics
- Digital Media
- Video Production
- Culinary Arts
- Fashion Design
Courses vary at each school.