• Welcome to CTE!

    Ever wonder what it's like to build robots, design stunning websites, produce a blockbuster film, master the art of auto repair, or even design your own video game? At Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, our Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are your exciting gateway to discovering these passions and so much more! Forget just textbooks – CTE is all about hands-on learning, real-world skills, and connecting directly with dynamic career paths. We're talking state-of-the-art facilities, industry-experienced instructors, and incredible opportunities to earn certifications and even college credit while you're still in high school. Get ready to dive into fields like arts, media, and entertainment, health science and medical technology, engineering, information and communication technologies, transportation, and many more, setting yourself up for success in college and beyond. Your future starts here – let's build it together!
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    • Career Technical Education

      Career Technical Education

      According to the California Department of Education (CDE), CTE improves student college and career readiness. Studies have shown that 80% of students in college prep and rigorous CTE met college and career readiness goals versus only 63% of students taking only college prep. Additionally, attendance in a CTE program more than doubles the rate of college entrance for minority students.

      CTE has also shown to help increase graduation rates and keep at-risk students in school. The CDE states that the CTE student graduation rate in high school is 90% versus only 75% average nationwide. (Graduation rates at Samohi and Malibu High are 95% and 99% respectively.) While high–risk students enrolled in CTE are eight to 10 times less likely to drop out in the 11th and 12th grades. CTE has shown to increase school connectedness, reduce behavioral problems related to suspensions and expulsions and reduce dropouts in all student groups.

      CTE is for all students! It covers 15 industry sectors that incorporate 58 career pathways. View the industry sectors and their pathways here.

      The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is proud to offer CTE pathways at both Santa Monica and Malibu High.

      Check out the available CTE pathways: