Career and Technical
Education
The Career and Technical Education Department is helping to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st Century, and for their futures. Whether a student’s career and educational path includes a graduate degree, bachelors degree, associates degree, military service, or entrance into the workforce immediately after high school, enrollment in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course will enhance the development of this student by preparing him or her for a high performance workforce that is in constant transition.
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CTE Vision
Ensure a dynamic workforce by fully developing every student's career and academic potential.CTE Mission
Prepare SUSD Students for workforce success and continuous learning.Career and Technical Education Core Values
- Strengthening expectations for challenging academic and technical rigor in Career and Technical Education Programs.
- Increasing partnerships with post secondary community colleges to provide a smooth transition in all Career and Technical Education program areas.
- Investing in professional development for Career and Technical Education teachers to result in positive outcomes.
- Maximizing career development opportunities for students at all levels through increased collaboration with academic teachers.
- Expanding Community partnerships with business and industry to develop a premier workforce preparation system.
- Preparing students for high wage/high demand occupations and career pathways to enhance the competitive edge and economic development in Arizona.
- Promoting the Arizona Workplace Standards for all students.
- Showcasing innovative and exemplary practices in quality Career and Technical Education programs that include the following elements:
- Industry validated curricula
- Integration of academic skills
- Work-based learning opportunities
- Articulation with post secondary
- Industry partnerships
- Leadership and personal development
Scottsdale Public Schools Career/Technical
Education Department
Preparing Students to Meet the
Challenges of Their Future
Located at Coronado High
School
2501 North 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Director of Career/Technical
Education
Mitch Simmons
480-484-6839
Administrative Program Specialist
Pam Wilgus 480-484-6845
Business and Information Program Specialist
Adalynn Tessler 480-484-6841
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*** Scottsdale Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, handicap/disability or national origin.