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Stockton Unified highlights growth in CTE programs; district cites 1,099 pathway completions and a $400,000 EMT grant
Summary
CTE director Nathan Haley told trustees the district now runs 50 CTE programs and reported over 1,099 pathway completers; he described new workforce-aligned initiatives including a $400,000 EMT grant, drone teacher training and AI planning.
Nathan Haley, Stockton Unified'9s director of career technical education, told the board the district has expanded CTE offerings and is focusing on regional workforce needs.
"We have 50 CTE programs across the district," Haley said, summarizing the department'9s growth and noting that pathway completions rose from about 302 in 2019 to more than 1,099 in the most recent year. He said the district measures participation and completion to guide where programs are placed and how to address access for special populations, including English learners.
Haley highlighted several initiatives: teacher training to support drone instruction and a Part 107 commercial drone-operator pathway; embedding AI education and responsible use into CTE courses; and a $400,000 grant to build an EMT pathway in partnership with Delta College and local employers. "We got a $400,000 grant, from the We Will collaboration," he said, explaining the district'9s plan to have students ready for EMT certification in about two years.
Trustees asked whether CTE expansion is equitably distributed; Trustee Angel Ann Flores pressed the district to increase access at Merlot and Jane Frederick school sites. Haley said some sites face scheduling or credit barriers and noted staffing limits for specialized instructors; he described pilots with Delta College and targeted scheduling changes that helped Merlot increase participation and completions.
Haley also said Career Technical Student Organizations (SkillsUSA, HOSA, FFA) provide competitive and work-based learning experiences; he cited students who advanced to state and national competitions.
What happens next: District staff plan to continue partnerships (Delta College and industry partners), present pilots that expand access for sites with lower participation, and implement teacher training for drone and EMT pathways.
