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District presents plan to rebuild CTE pathways; staff outlines certifications, internships and earlier exposure
Summary
Educational services staff told trustees the district will rebuild career‑technical pathways, highlighting a plan for pre‑CTE middle school electives, certifications (CPR/first aid), paid automotive internships and dual‑enrollment agreements to boost enrollment.
At the Aug. 12 meeting, district educational services staff described steps to restore and strengthen Careers in Technical Education (CTE) across Travis Unified.
Joe, the district’s educational services lead, summarized the history and status of CTE pathways: "Going back the past 8 years in our district, we have been as high as having 7 pathways or 7 industry sectors in our CTE program. We currently are at 5." He told trustees the program lost pathways primarily because the district lacked credentialed CTE teachers and because of low enrollment in some areas.
To rebuild capacity, staff proposed several actions: create a pre‑CTE elective at Golden West to introduce students (grades 6–8) to pathways; expand industry certifications (for example, first aid and CPR in medical pathways); pursue paid internships with local employers (staff cited a partnership to provide paid internships and Ford module certifications through a local auto mall); and strengthen dual‑enrollment/articulation agreements with Solano College and other community colleges so students can earn college credit.
Trustees pressed staff on the timeline and sustainability of programs that had been single‑teacher dependent. Staff emphasized recruitment of credentialed CTE teachers, clearer student recruitment and marketing, and building program incentives so courses become attractive to students. Trustee Matt Badu said he wants staff to present a more detailed plan to the board and to the public soon.
Staff said they will return with a fall course schedule and milestones for implementation.
