Squalicum
High School
Graduation Pathways
What is CTE? Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. CTE emphasizes real world, real life skills to connect students to academics and training that will help them be successful in their chosen career.
- Practical Skill Development: Emphasizes hands-on learning that equips students with practical skills applicable to specific career pathways.
- Industry-Relevant Training: Programs are designed in collaboration with industry professionals and employers to ensure that students acquire the latest skills and knowledge required in the workforce, bridging the gap between education and industry demands.
- Diverse Career Pathways: A wide range of career pathways to accommodate diverse student interests and talents.
- Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Integrated work-based learning experiences allow students to gain real-world exposure and build valuable networks within their chosen industries.
- Post-Secondary Readiness: Programs prepare students for both immediate employment and further education that enhance their competitiveness in the job market and facilitate transitions to post-secondary institutions.
Leadership skill development for all students is also an integral part of CTE programs. Students participate in leadership activities through Career and Technical student organizations such as VEX Robotics, TSA, FCCLA, FBLA, DECA, WCTSMA, or locally developed technical clubs. Work-based learning activities are also available to extend the classroom into the workplace, connecting acquired knowledge and skills to a student‘s future employment.
Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to enroll in specialized CTE programs through a partnership with the Northwest Career and Technical Academy. In addition, many CTE courses provide an opportunity for students to earn both high school and college credit through the dual credit program.
Heather Steele
Director, Teaching & Learning
Career & Technical Education
Ann Vallee
Administrative Assistant
360-676-6470 ext. 4456
