CTE Industry Sectors and Pathway Programs
CTE courses are organized into pathway programs, which are distinct sequences of courses within a student's area of career interest. Pathways are designed to connect high school classes to college, industry certifications, and/or a career. Each pathway program fits within one of 15 industry sectors defined by the California Department of Education.
The California Department of Education has established model curriculum standards for the following industry sectors and CTE pathway programs within each sector.
| Industry Sector | CDE-Definied Pathways |
|---|---|
|
Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Agricultural Business Agriscience Animal Science Forestry and Natural Resources Ornamental Horticulture Plant and Soil Science |
|
Arts, Media, and Entertainment* |
Design, Visual, and Media Arts Game Design and Integration Performing Arts Production and Managerial Arts |
|
Building and Construction Trades |
Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking Engineering and Heavy Construction Mechanical Systems Installation and Repair Residential and Commercial Construction |
|
Business and Finance* |
Business Management Financial Services International Business |
|
Education, Child Development, and Family Services* |
Child Development Consumer Services Education Family and Human Services |
|
Energy, Environment, and Utilities |
Environmental Resources Energy and Power Technologies Telecommunications |
|
Engineering and Architecture* |
Architectural Design Engineering Design Engineering Technology Environmental Engineering |
|
Fashion and Interior Design* |
Fashion Design and Merchandising Interior Design Personal Services |
|
Health Science and Medical Technology* |
Biotechnology Healthcare Administrative Services Healthcare Operational Support Services Mental and Behavioral Health Public and Community Health |
|
Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation* |
Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition Food Service and Hospitality Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation |
|
Information and Communication Technologies* |
Information Support and Services Networking Software and Systems Development Games and Simulation |
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Manufacturing and Product Development |
Graphic Production Technologies Machining and Forming Technologies Product Innovation and Design Welding and Materials Joining |
|
Marketing Sales and Service |
Entrepreneurship/Self Employment Marketing Professional Sales |
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Public Services* |
Emergency Response Legal Practices Public Safety |
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Transportation* |
Operations Structural Repair and Refinishing Systems Diagnostics and Service |
* Indicates sectors with courses in PAUSD