The mission of CTE is to provide industry-linked programs and services that enable all individuals to reach their career goals in order to receive economic self-sufficiency, compete in the global marketplace, and contribute to Santa Clara County's economic prosperity.
Vision Statement:
CTE will engage every student in high-quality, rigorous, and relevant educational pathways and programs, developed in partnership with business and industry, promoting creativity, innovation, leadership, community service, life-long learning, and allowing students to turn their "passions into paychecks" - their dreams into careers.
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Industry and Education Partnership
We appreciate all industries open to participating in this partnership. As part of our commitment, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the CTE Coordinator will work as the liaison between school districts and industry partners to ensure accurate, up to date contact information, and to provide support in grant application, program growth, and certification processes. If you are interested, please use this
link to complete the survey.
Recruiting Women in CTE
The Santa Clara County Office of Education continues to strive to improve student equity and access to high quality education. One challenge educators and instructors face in career and technical education (CTE) is recruiting and encouraging women to actively participate in these programs. What are the common mistakes when targeting a female audience? How can schools successfully promote CTE to reduce the current gender gap?
Click here to read more about some of the techniques, mistakes, and secrets to success to effectively move the needle for women in CTE.
