Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Career Education topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Newport‑Mesa highlights expansion in CTE: 500 more course enrollments since 2021 and new dual‑enrollment offerings
Summary
District CTE leaders told the board that CTE enrollment increased by 500 students since 2021 and highlighted new pathways (cosmetology, broadcasting, nursing dual enrollment, elementary engineering), expanded internships, and partnerships with Coastline ROP and local industry.
District career technical education leaders presented growth and program highlights to the board, saying CTE enrollment has risen despite district‑wide enrollment declines and describing new courses and partnerships intended to boost college and career readiness.
CTE staff said there are 500 more students enrolled in at least one CTE course since 2021 and 50 more bell sections since 2019. Presenters described new offerings including a cosmetology elective (with after‑school labs and a licensed cosmetologist partner), an added capstone in software and systems development at Costa Mesa High School, a broadcasting addition at Newport Harbor with upgraded equipment, and a dual‑enrollment introduction to nursing at Estancia in partnership with Golden West College.
The department showed short student testimonials about hands‑on learning and career readiness; presenters said they conducted a post‑program follow‑up survey six months after graduation to track employment and education outcomes. The ROP summer internship was noted as receiving 31 applications with 22 students placed so far; an internship cohort is slated to start June 16.
Trustees asked whether programs can exist at multiple campuses (answered: yes, depending on capacity and student interest), how the district follows up with graduates (a state‑required post‑program survey), and what draws students to CTE (student interest, 'cool' hands‑on classes and college/career advantages). Presenters agreed to provide a PDF of slides for trustees.
Next steps: District plans more dual‑enrollment offerings with OCC for 2025‑26, continued internship placements, and promotion of summer enrichment courses aligned to CTE pathways. The department also invited trustees and the public to the annual college and career fair on October 22.
