Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs

The Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways at Apple Valley High School (AVHS)  are robust. We currently have 15 different pathways to offer students skills in any of their interests. We offer cutting-edge, rigorous, and relevant career technical education courses. The staff and community take pride in offering a wide variety of high-impact CTE Courses. Course instruction emphasizes technical skills paired with essential skills in the areas of Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Ethical Behavior, Work Environment, and Work Ethics. 

What is Career Technical Education (CTE)?

AVHS is proud of their CTE  programs. The CTE pathway programs meet at least twice a year in collaboration with the Mountain Desert Career Pathways (MDCP). MDCP is made up of 9 surrounding districts. Collaboration and Articulation meetings occur with all district CTE teachers and instructors from Victor Valley Community College, to discuss courses and complete Articulation alignments. At the Advisory Committee meetings, CTE teachers meet with Industry Partners and work together to ensure the CTE pathways are offering current industry standards and trends. This also provides a time to develop relationships with community industry members who in turn support our programs by guest speaking, providing mentorships, and internships. Apple Valley High School currently has  25 articulated courses with Victor Valley Community College.

The CTE Department provides the students with industry certificates upon completion of a sequence of courses. Precision Exams, Adobe Certificates, Food Handlers Cards, American Heart Association (CPR), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS), and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are the types of certificates the student can obtain. These Certificates prepare students to make the transition from school to career and/or to post-secondary education.  

The CTE Department provides the students the opportunity to participate in National Career Technical Student Organizations such as SkillsUSA and FFA. Students compete in skill-based and leadership-based competitions at the regional, state, and national levels.

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