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Central Union High superintendent highlights Career Technical Education Month, cites 20+ CTE pathways
Summary
Dr. David Farkas, superintendent of the Central Union High School District, recognized February as Career Technical Education Month and thanked industry partners, teachers and students for supporting more than 20 CTE pathways across the district's three high schools.
Dr. David Farkas, superintendent of the Central Union High School District, recognized February as Career Technical Education Month and highlighted the district's hands-on programs that connect students to workforce and college opportunities.
"As we open up the month of February, we recognize February as Career Technical Education Month," Farkas said. He described the district's CTE programs as a pathway to both employment and further education.
Farkas said he was speaking from a program area at Desert Oasis High School and described the classroom setting: "In fact, right now, I'm standing in the Desert Oasis High School beauty and barbershop, where students learn hands on activities and skills to create future opportunities in the workforce, as well as college opportunities."
He thanked community and industry partners who work with the district and singled out teachers and students for their role in the programs. "We want to thank our industry partners that really make our, CTE program what it is, which is over 20 CTE pathways just in our 3 high schools at Central Union High School District. So thank you to our partners. Thank you to our teachers and students. Keep up the great work creating opportunities for hands on involvement as well as future opportunities in the workforce. The future looks bright for Central Union High School District," Farkas said.
The remarks were brief and focused on recognition and appreciation; no formal board actions or policy changes were announced.
