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SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD showcases Career and Technical Education pathways in promotional video
Summary
A district-produced video features student ambassadors detailing career and technical education pathways across SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD, highlighting hands-on training, industry certifications and college credit opportunities.
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD released a promotional video highlighting its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across secondary campuses. Student ambassadors speak about hands-on training, industry-recognized certifications and dual-credit opportunities that aim to prepare students for immediate employment, technical school or university study.
Sofia Castillo, the business and finance ambassador, said the program teaches marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship and financial planning through real projects and industry-based certifications. Lisanna Roman, culinary ambassador, noted the program offers certifications such as AMSA meat selection, food handler and ServSafe manager and provides catering experience.
Bridget Morales, digital communications ambassador, described practical training in film, radio and broadcasting along with certification options in Premiere Pro and journalism. Camila Lozoya, graphic design ambassador, highlighted instruction in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and animation. Viviana Hiraldo described automotive shop work and the opportunity to earn up to 15 ASE certifications.
Alfredo Garcia said the aircraft maintenance program partners with Southwest Texas College for college credit and OSHA certification and includes hands-on work at Laughlin Air Force Base. Ben Rivera outlined construction pathway training and a 10-hour OSHA credential. Nick Lamon described a multi-year electrical sequence culminating in an NCCR credential.
Elizabeth Chaney discussed cybersecurity coursework in Java and Python. Salvador Sanchez III described HVAC training and a level one certification through Southwest Texas College. Yana Salazar summarized JROTC leadership and community-service elements. Other ambassadors—Jose Rocha (welding), Camila Rodriguez (law CTE), Patricio (engineering), Leilani Garcia (early learning), Brooke Barrientos (Ready Set Teach/P-Tech), Luis Garza (CCMA), Alejandra Vasquez (CNA) and Evelyn Gonzalez (EMT-B)—each presented pathway-specific skills, certifications and experiential learning.
The video emphasizes that CTE offerings are available at every secondary campus in the district and are designed to connect classroom instruction with career opportunities, providing both credentials and credit toward further education.
