Career Technical
A program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.
Agriculture EducationResources for agriculture education programs, including classroom instruction, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience programs that prepare students for college or entrance into agricultural careers.
ApprenticeshipResources for related and supplementary instruction (RSI) by local educational agencies.
Business & MarketingProgram information that prepares students for careers and/or postsecondary education in the areas of marketing, finance, accounting, information technology, entrepreneurship, and economics.
CalCRNCalifornia Career Resource Network (CalCRN): an interagency, state-level network created to support career guidance and academic counseling programs to promote improved career and education decisions.
CredentialsDesignated Subjects Credential and Single Subject Credential: used in career technical education courses based on a combination of subject preparation and industry experience.
General InformationGeneral guidance for California public schools; includes career technical e-mail list to get timely information about career technical programs.
Health Careers EducationProgram that helps students gain insight into the health care industry, explore health-related areas, and prepare for career entry/postsecondary education.
Home EconomicsInformation about home economics careers and technology education programs that prepare students to become positive, productive members of families, the workplace, and the community.
PerkinsFederal act established to improve career-technical education programs, integrate academic and career-technical instruction, serve special populations, and meet gender equity needs.
ROCPRegional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCPs): career and workforce preparation for high school students and adults, preparation for advanced training, and the upgrading of existing skills.
Standards & FrameworkIdentifies the knowledge and skills necessary for career and postsecondary options and provides a blueprint for organizing and delivering instruction.
Student OrganizationsInformation regarding Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), FHA-Hero, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Skills USA.
Tech Prep EducationDesigned to implement programmatic connections between high schools and two-year colleges encompassing specific technical fields and occupational areas.
Work ExperienceProvides paid or unpaid on-the-job experiences for secondary school students through training agreements with employers. Types of work experience programs are: vocational; general; and exploratory.
Workforce DevelopmentExplains how public education participates with workforce development efforts to provide the crucial skills and lifelong learning opportunities needed for career study, success, and personal fulfillment.