Fresno Unified Career Technical Education Newsletter

Career Readiness Newsletter

Happy Holidays from College and Career Readiness and a very Happy New Year to all!!!

Recap: Ticket to the Future - November 2019

In an ongoing effort to make students more aware of Career Technical Education (CTE) options in the district, the College and Career Readiness Department hosted CTE Ticket to the Future in November.

More than 4,000 eighth graders from all middle schools in Fresno Unified were transported to Valdez Hall, where students visited exhibits showcasing all CTE programs available at all district high schools. Current high school students, educators, and administrators provided hands-on demonstrations and answered questions.

Click to Read Building Futures December/January Newsletter and learn how CTE is expanding in the District!!

Remembering Mike Schwan

Mike Schwan’s passion and motivation for expanding Career Technical Education opportunities for the students and teachers in our District is a legacy that will impact our community for years to come. Mike passed away September 28th and is remembered as an amazing leader.

As our CTE Advisory Chair from 2016-2019, Mike was a creative and innovative leader. Mike established a scholarship for CTE students through the Central California Builder's Exchange and was honored as the Fresno Compact Outstanding Business Education Partner in 2018. Mike’s commitment to the betterment of our District and community will continue to be honored as we expand the work that began with Mike’s vision.

The District was awarded a Strong Workforce Grant; thank you for letters of support included in our application! Fresno Unified has the opportunity to assist students with internships in health related and advanced manufacturing program. Interested in hosting a student intern paid by Fresno Unified? Click the link here !

More CTE Updates

Fresno High Construction students created and installed a 'Little Free Library' book exchange at Heaton Elementary in partnership with Reading Heart and Every Neighborhood Partnership to reinforce the importance of literacy. The District will be installing more Little Free Libraries throughout our community.

Health pathway students attended the Growing Health Leaders Conference in December. In partnership with Central Valley Health Network, students participated in hands-on demonstrations and various workshops to learn about health careers in the valley.

Patino School of Entrepreneurship students met with business owners and learned about expectations and future collaborative work at an Internship Kickoff event in November.

Bullard High Law & Social Justice pathway students met with judges and bailiffs to better understand the judicial process from the 5th District Court of Appeals after they brought their court proceedings to their school.

Update on the Grizzly GARdens- The gardens are now in bloom and ready to harvest! Fresno Unified students and Grizzly staff will partner on culinary dishes for the Grizzly menu that highlight produce grown on site.

Manufacturing Day/Women in Manufacturing 2019

The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance and the Society of Women Engineers hosted Manufacturing Day and Women in Manufacturing Day. More than 150 CTE students toured facilities and learned about technical skills and career opportunities in advanced manufacturing.

CTE Sub-Committees incorporate student voice into their meetings to better understand the value of creating relevant learning for students. Additionally, 6 Chairs have 'Adopted' classes and are working over the course of the school year to better understand how to best support our students and teachers.

Hoover High hosted Public Service Day on campus to provide insights into the various careers in the Public Service sector. Fresno Police, Fresno Fire, Forensic Scientists, and Emergency Medical Technicians provided hands-on demonstrations and shared their professional journeys with students.

Interested in being a guest speaker, hosting tours, being a mentor or assisting with mock interviews? Click here to get involved!

Upcoming Events:

Industry Partners Needed for Upcoming Job Shadow Days!!

Job Shadowing is an a cademically motivating and educational activity dedicated to giving kids an up-close look at the world of work. Throughout the day, Fresno Unified students will get a "day in the life" perspective through interacting with your staff and customers, as well as experiencing a variety of careers within your organization. Both students and employees have enjoyed these experiences that have helped students make better decisions about their futures.

The timeframe for this experience is typically 9:30-12:30PM with transportation and chaperones provided by the District. Each organization will have the ability to determine how many students they can host and any dress code requirements.

Please click here for more information on how to get involved!

Click here for upcoming meetings, community and school events and other opportunities to get involved!

Click here to visit the College and Career Readiness website!