Sutter County Superintendent of Schools

ADVANTAGES OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER PATHWAYS

• A guided path to move through Secondary and Post-Secondary education
• The opportunity to obtain college credit for courses completed in high school
• A strong core of academics from which to move into a variety of Career Pathways
• Cutting-edge technical expertise and facilities
• Exposure to high-paying careers
• Opportunities to participate in Work-Based Learning activities, to gain an inside look at the world of work

• Better educated workers who are prepared to grow and develop on the job
• Greater number of skilled workers
• Reduced employer training costs
• Employees who know how to apply knowledge and skills to solve work-related problems

• A healthier economy with workers earning higher wages to spend and invest
• An improved quality of life supported by successful businesses and well-paid residents of the community

INDUSTRY SECTORS

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Arts, Media and Entertainment
• Building Trades and Construction
• Education, Child Development and Family Services
• Energy and Utilities
• Engineering and Design
• Fashion and Interior Design
• Finance and Business
• Health Science and Medical Technology
• Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing and Product Development
• Marketing, Sales and Service
• Public Services
• Transportation