February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! This is a time to celebrate the achievements of CTE programs and highlight the vital role CTE plays in preparing students of all ages for success. Career Technical Education (CTE) in California provides students with learning experiences that integrate academic knowledge and skills with industry-specific expertise. Through CTE courses, students develop technical skills for employment, enhance achievement by applying learning in context, and practice adapting to diverse settings and scenarios. CTE programs offer students mentorship opportunities, real-world work experiences, and connections to broader communities while also increasing high school graduation rates and preparing students for postsecondary education and training. CTE courses aim to equip California’s students with the academic and technical knowledge, along with the essential skills needed for success in education and employment. This empowers students to make informed decisions about their postsecondary education and career paths.
CTE Month provides an excellent opportunity for educators and school districts across Northern California to showcase the remarkable accomplishments of students and the impact of CTE programs. Join Tehama CTE Teacher Preparation in celebrating CTE Month!
Please use the resources linked below to join us in celebrating all the positive things happening in CTE across the North State.
Jillian
TERC, in partnership with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, invites high school teachers to apply for a one-week, all-expenses-paid intensive institute on the beautiful coast of Maine from Sunday, July 20 to Saturday, July 26, 2025. Application deadline: March 3, 2025. Apply Here!
Questions? Email us at climateandequity@terc.edu or visit https://www.terc.edu/climateandequity
North Far North Consortium Update:
California faces many environmental challenges, especially in the North Far North region. Wildfires, drought, flooding, and climate change pose real threats in California and worldwide.
The agriculture, water, and environmental technology (Ag WET) industry is at the forefront of research into potential solutions to these challenges.
Ag WET innovations include developing technologies and methods for growing and irrigating crops, and handling, disposing, or recycling farm waste or other hazardous materials in responsible, sustainable, and environmentally friendly ways.
As the environment changes, the Ag WET innovation will increase. Occupations in high demand include forest conservation technicians, agricultural equipment operators, veterinarians, maintenance and repair workers, and pest control workers.
Top employers in the region include the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the National Park Service.
To learn more about local opportunities in this field, visit NorthStateCareers.org
Educator Voice: How CTE can give students a head start on career development
LeAnn Curry, executive director of ACTE, explains what CTE is and shares how business and industry partners work together with CTE programs to offer an ever-growing variety of career paths for students.
Three Tips to Help Mentors Work Better with Teachers
For a new teacher, having an excellent mentor can be the key to building a successful career rather than experiencing burnout in the early years.
Link to Article
Core Message for Attracting Learners to CTE
The message triangle below is a visual depiction of the core message framework, which should be the starting point for any and all Career Technical Education (CTE) conversations related to the engagement of parents/guardians and learners. The heart of the triangle is your central theme or value proposition, which is reinforced by your three supporting messages — the three points of the triangle.
NASA HUNCH Student Video Challenge
ACTE and NASA HUNCH are excited to host, in our seventh year, the student video challenge, offering students the opportunity to showcase the application of career and technical education (CTE) and project-based learning programs in high-demand career fields on Earth as well as in space. Our hope for this video challenge is to inspire students by sparking their imagination and creativity as well as broadening their knowledge about STEM careers. https://www.acteonline.org/video-challenge
Young Worker Rights Fact Sheet
This is a reminder that beginning August 1st, all districts and charters must issue a young worker rights fact sheet whenever a minor submits a B1-1 Intent To Employ A Minor form per AB 800 Bill Text - AB-800 Workplace Readiness Week: work permits. (ca.gov)
The Fact Sheet must be a physical piece of paper, not a link to a website, and must address the topics listed in the new law. To help schools comply, the Labor Education Center at UC Berkeley with an interagency workgroup designed a template that schools can use that has been linked to the CDE work permit page: Work Permits for Students - Work Experience Education (WEE) (CA Dept of Education)
2024-2025 Superintendent's Youth Advisory Council Application
This program, supported by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education, provides a unique opportunity for students to engage with educational leaders, contribute to state-level policy development, and advocate for the issues they care about most. Link to Form
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CA Educators Together Group- CA Career Resources Network
California’s official resource for career exploration and planning
The California Career Resource Network (CalCRN) program in the California Department of Education provides career development information and resources to support development of the critical career self-management skills necessary for success in today's world of work.
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Tehama CTE Teacher Preparation Program Team
Jillian Damon, Ed.D. - Director
Erin Sutter - Consultant
Kim Clawson - Consultant
📧 CTEteacherprep@tehamaschools.org
☎️ 530-528-7311