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

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21st Century Skills - Multiple Pathways

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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. 

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eFood Handlers Certification - Food Science Pathways

Food Handlers Logo          Food Handler Certification Criteria

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. 

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Seal of Civic Engagement

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On September 10, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) to California students who demonstrate excellence in civics education and participation, and an understanding of the United States Constitution, the California Constitution, and the democratic system of government. By adopting these criteria, California joined a small but growing number of states that formally recognize and promote student civic engagement with seals to affix to student transcripts, diplomas, or certificates of completion. Slide Link

California Seal of Civic Engagement Implementation Plan

 

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NAF Business Pathway Certification (Gunn)

NAF Logo       NAF Business Certification Criteria

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.

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NAF Engineering Pathway Certification (Paly)

 

NAF Logo        NAF Engineering Certification Criteria

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.

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Onshape Certification - Engineering Pathway

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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. 

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CTC (Commission for Teacher Credentialing) Assistant Teaching Permit (Paly)

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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.

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CTC (Commission for Teacher Credentialing) Associate Teaching Permit (Paly)

Commission for Teacher Credentialing Logo        CTC Associate Teaching Permit Criteria

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.