Certifications
Certifications offer students the opportunity to show mastery in a certain field through industry-recognized tests or course work, often providing essential career skills for specific professions and specialties. Students in PAUSD can earn certifications through qualifying CTE pathways in specialized fields or in multiple pathways. Pathways are designed to connect high school classes to college, industry certifications, and/or careers. PAUSD offers several certifications through its CTE programs. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at cce@pausd.org
The 21st Century Success Skills standards represent the fundamental, yet critical, personal traits, knowledge, and skills that each person should possess to successfully transition from secondary education into the workforce and post-secondary education, and are to be continually developed throughout one’s life. These skills and knowledge can be applied to any industry or subject matter. (Facilitated by our work experience coordinator.
eFood Handlers is a national, ANSI-accredited food safety training provider. Training is an interactive program that includes videos and learning exercises to provide quality training for students. The certification is valid for 3 years.
Experienced and beginning students have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of business topics and apply real-life scenarios. By successfully completing a business pathway and meeting NAF academy's requirements. Students will be NAFTrack certified and will have access to NAF resources.
*To accommodate COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, NAF is updating their internship requirement to 80 hours paid/unpaid internship through August 2023.
These courses will introduce students to basic concepts of design and engineering. The course is based on the curriculum provided by Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Topics include the process of design, technical sketching, CAD (computer-aided design), dimensional analysis, statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel, tolerances, reverse engineering, and 3D printing.
*To accommodate COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, NAF is updating their internship requirement to 80 hours paid/unpaid internship through August 2023.
Students taking Introduction to Engineering Design Honors PLTW have the opportunity to receive the Onshape Certification by taking a 180 minute exam. This exam will enable students to leverage their knowledge of Onshape, and with the successful completion of the examination, receive certification as an Onshape Certified Associate.
Authorizes the holder to care for and assist in the development and instruction of children in a child care and development program under the supervision of an associate teacher, supervisor or director.
Authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CPD Assistant, and an aide.
*Internship is in a licensed childcare facility. Working 3+ hours a day for 50 days in junior or senior year.