EDUCATORS
Implement strategies designed to increase rigor and relevance!
"Our goal as educators is to ensure students have the academic foundation to make informed decisions about their future, and your role as a teacher and administrator is to build capacity in students to meet that need. SDCOE offers a variety of services to support teachers in engaging employers and incorporating in-demand job skills into their curricula."
- Patrick Gittisriboongul, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation
Maximize the impact of CTE programs and college and career readiness curriculum at your site or district.
Our team has designed a series of trainings to equip district and site staff with the knowledge and resources to plan career fairs, engage employers, and help students apply to jobs and improve their essential skills.
Incorporate WBL experiences, such as guest speakers and worksite tours, to increase student engagement and connections to employers. Obtain access to our WBL activities and employer partners.
Credentialing services, labor market data, state resources, and more! Review our resources.
Identify areas of strength and improvement for your pathway. This is a great tool for pathway teams to use annually.
There are many ways to integrate career preparation into any course or program.
Increase enrollment and completers in your pathway and make sure the subject matter and course sequencing are clear to students.
Access the agendas, presentations, and resources discussed at our workshops.
Enhance student engagement as well as college and career readiness in pathway recruitment and placement.
Interested in becoming a Career Technical Education teacher? Find out what's required to apply for your credential.
Employers have the greatest difficulty hiring entry-level employees with strong essential skills. Learn how to train students to create resumes, preapre for interviews, and be dependable problem solvers and collaborators in the workforce.
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The development of high quality CTE and career readiness education requires input and student interaction with local employers. Learn how to reach out to and involve employers in your curriculum.
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Planning your school's next career fair, industry day, or expo? Learn how to develop impactful and engaging career-readiness events for your students.
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1-2 hrs
Host a professional from a regional employer to speak about their career path, work and the skills they look for when hiring.
1 sem
Students learn and apply real-world skills while completing a project or product for an employer.
1-2 hrs
Take a tour of an employer's worksite and hear from employees about what it's like to work in their field and at their organization.
~100 hrs
Students gain on-the-job work experience and learn important entry-level skills while in a professional environment.
2-6 hrs
Employers set up booths with work samples, equipment, and hands-on demos, and may present as a panel to hundreds of students.
~20 hrs
Professionals advise students on their academic and career pathway goals.
1-5 days
Students or teachers follow a professional as they work. Gain first-hand knowledge of the skills needed to succeed in that field.
1-4 hrs
Employers review and provide feedback on student projects and presentations, lending an industry perspective.
San Diego County Office of Education
6401 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
858-292-3500
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Phone: +1 (858) 292-3582
