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CTE director outlines program growth, college-credit pathways and upcoming Mountain Institute tour
Summary
Chino Valley’s CTE director said the district offers six on-campus CTE programs and access to 29 Mountain Institute programs, highlighted certificate and college-credit pathways, and invited board members to an upcoming Mountain Institute/CTEC tour.
Ryan Paredes, Chino Valley High School career and technical education director, told the board the district offers six CTE programs on the high-school campus and partners with Mountain Institute to give students access to nearly 30 career-technical programs across the region.
Program scope: Paredes said on-campus programs include culinary arts, agriculture, welding, bioscience, sports medicine and digital animation. He said culinary, agriculture and welding programs provide college-credit pathways or certificates (16–24 credits depending on the program) through Yavapai College.
Participation and supports: Mountain Institute offers 29 programs; the district tracks enrollment, drops, DFWU/Y rates and outcomes. The presenter said the district added an academic-support role that receives alerts from Yavapai College when students show attendance or grade problems in college coursework and intervenes to reduce dropout rates.
Outcomes and opportunities: Paredes said almost 60% of program completers took two college classes specific to CTE and about 50% earned an industry certification; end-of-program assessment pass rates are monitored as part of funding and accountability.
Community engagement and tours: The board was invited to a CTEC/Mountain Institute tour in March; Paredes also described an expanded Spanish-language tour to help families understand program options.
Why it matters: District officials emphasized that CTE offers both college-credit and career-route options for students who do not plan to pursue a four‑year degree, and that certificates and industry credentials can help graduates enter the workforce.
Ending note: The board did not take formal action on the presentation; administrators asked members to consider attending the March tour.
