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District CTE director urges new work-based learning coordinator role to expand internships
Summary
The district's Career and Technical Education director told the board there are 18 CTE programs and 132 students in internships now and recommended hiring a work-based learning coordinator to grow partnerships and manage compliance.
George Moreno, the Tolleson Union High School District director for Career and Technical Education (CTE), urged the governing board to add dedicated staff to expand internship and work-based learning placements for students across the district.
Why it matters: Moreno told the board that internships provide students with real-world experience, certifications and networking opportunities that support postsecondary paths into careers, technical schools, community college or university. He tied internships to student engagement and to the district's accountability metrics, noting that 120 hours of work-based learning can…
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