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Housed at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) works to ensure that all 6th-12th grade students in California have access to a systematic baseline of guidance and support as they plan, prepare, and pay for postsecondary education and training.

CCGI has two overarching objectives:

1. All high school seniors in California graduate with clear postsecondary goals, and a plan for how to achieve them.

2. Students' academic transcript data follows them as they advance across educational systems to inform key decisions about admissions, placement, guidance, and financial aid.

CCGI partners with K-12 school districts to support students, counselors, parents, and community-based organizations with technological tools that help guide the college and career planning and preparation process.

The same technological platform houses, audits and transmits student data to help ensure more accurate and efficient decisions regarding admissions, financial aid and course placement.

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Housed at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) works to ensure that all 6th-12th grade students in California have access to a systematic baseline of guidance and support as they plan, prepare, and pay for postsecondary education and training.

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College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools

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College Board is a non-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the AP Program, SAT Suite, BigFuture, and more.

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ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions

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ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization, best known for the ACT test, dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success through industry leading college and career readiness solutions.

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University of California A-G Course List

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Find a specific institution's A-G course list. View associated schools within a school district or network. List of online schools with A-G course lists. To search for A-G courses by title or type, use the A-G Course Search.

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Streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals' next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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The California CareerZone helps students, educators, jobseekers, and others access up-to-date information on wages, job openings, and other information specific to their state along with great information on careers, colleges, and more.

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Free Career Planning Tests: Work Preference Inventory (Work Style) and Values Inventory

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Quiz Results

After you complete The Princeton Review Career Quiz we will show you careers that match the "style" and "interest" colors you created. The colors have particular meanings:

Your Interest

"Interests" describe the types of activities that you are drawn to; these will need to be present in a job or career that you are considering if you are to stay motivated. It is important to note that interest in an activity does not necessarily indicate skill.

Your Style

"Style" describes the strengths that you could bring to a work environment when you are at your best. This is the way you like to get results. A work environment in which your strengths are appreciated is a big part of career satisfaction.

Recommended Careers

"Interests" describe the types of activities that you are drawn to; these will need to be present in a job or career that you are considering if you are to stay motivated. It is important to note that interest in an activity does not necessarily indicate skill.

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In the United States, career technical education (CTE) is found in every state and most school districts.
In California, CTE is made up of 15 career pathways:

1. Agriculture and Natural Resources

2. Arts, Media, & Entertainment

3. Building & Construction Trades

4. Business & Finance

5. Education, Child Development, & Family Services

6. Energy, Environment, & Utilities

7. Engineering & Architecture

8. Fashion & Interior Design

9. Health Science & Medical Technology

10. Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation

11. Information & Communication Technologies

12. Manufacturing & Product Design

13. Marketing, Sales, & Services

14. Public Services

On this page, we'll discuss the details of each career pathway to see how California approaches CTE compared to the rest of the country.

We'll also give some insight into the next big thing for CTE in California.

California Career Technical Education

The California Department of Education (CDE) has a large focus on CTE programs. The ultimate goal of CTE programs in California is to have a strong, capable workforce that continues to build upon itself.

"We seek the day when every enterprise in California -- public and private -- has access to a pool of talent that both attracts the world's leading business and hastens the development and success of new ones, creating opportunities for all."

Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

These standards "describe the fundamental knowledge and skills that a career-ready student needs in order to prepare for transition to postsecondary education, career training, or the workforce."

To help teachers and administrators hit these goals and prepare students for the workforce, the CDE provides a number of resources.

Overall, with clear standards and an abundance of resources, it's clear that CTE is in full force in California!

Now that you have an idea of how CTE works in California, let's dive into the 15 career pathways.

1. Agriculture & Natural Resources

The California ANR pathways has the same number of subsections as the national version. However, they have slightly different focuses:

1. Agricultural Business

2. Agricultural Mechanics

3. Agriscience

4. Animal Science

5. Forestry & Natural Resources

6. Ornamental Horticulture

California has a large focus on agricultural education and requires all programs to consist of three components: classroom instruction, leadership activities, and supervised agricultural experience projects.

2. Arts, Media, & Entertainment

Each subsection has a number of courses that are put into three buckets: introduction, concentration, and capstone.

In addition, depending on the occupation a student desires within the AME pathway, they will need to go on and earn a certification or degree.

Unlike the ANR pathway, there is no CTSO for students interested in arts, media, and entertainment.

3. Building & Construction Trades

4. Business & Finance

Another difference from the national level is that the Business & Finance pathway is part of a larger program called Business & Marketing Education.

5. Education, Child Development, & Family Services

In addition, the ECDFS pathway falls under the umbrella program of Family & Consumer Sciences Education (FCS).

6. Energy, Environment, & Utilities

Like the Building & Construction Trades pathway, this one falls under the larger ITE program.

Currently, there are no CTSOs for students to join in the Energy, Environment, & Utilities pathway.

7. Engineering & Architecture

As with the Energy, Environment, & Utilities cluster, this pathway falls into the ITE program and there are no relevant CTSOs.

8. Fashion & Interior Design

As with many other pathways, Fashion & Interior Design is part of the larger FCS program.

The CTSO most relevant for students interested in fashion and interior design is the CA FCCLA.

9. Health Science & Medical Technology

The Health Science & Medical Technology (HSMT) pathway is similar to the national health science career cluster.

The biggest difference is that California has six subsections while the national version has five:

1. Biotechnology

2. Patient Care

3. Health Care Administrative Services

4. Health Care Operational Support Services

5. Public & Community Health

California has a huge focus on health careers education. The ultimate goal of the program is for students to start building their path to health care careers as early as kindergarten!

Students in the HSMT pathway can join the California HOSA (Cal-HOSA), a state-specific version of the national HOSA-Future Health Professionals organization.

10. Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation

Just like the Fashion & Interior Design pathway, the Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation pathway falls under the California FCS program.

The most relevant CTSO for students interested in hospitality and tourism related careers is the CA FCCLA.

11. Information & Communication Technologies

The pathway is made up of four subsections:

There are no CTSOs in California related to careers in information and communication technologies.

12. Manufacturing & Product Design

Rather than six areas, California lists four:

Like the Engineering & Architecture pathway, Manufacturing & Product Design is part of the ITE program and there are no relevant CTSOs.

13. Marketing, Sales, & Services

In addition, this pathway is part of the overarching Business & Marketing Education program in California.

14. Public Services

The CDE recommends students in the Public Services pathway join the SkillsUSA California CTSO.

15. Transportation

Like a number of other pathways, Transportation is part of the larger ITE program and there are no relevant CTSOs.

Now that we've gone over the 15 California career pathways, let's talk about the next big thing in California CTE -- digital curriculum.

How Digital Curriculum Takes CTE to the Next Level in California

With CTE programs on the rise in California and more students than ever entering these programs, educators are feeling the strain to give each student a quality education.

To meet these needs, many California teachers have turned to digital curriculum.

Because it's online, digital curriculum is kept up to date as industry requirements and course standards change.

That means your students are getting the most relevant education and will be better prepared for their careers -- all without you needing to start from scratch!

Hundreds of CTE instructors across California are already embracing digital curriculum.

Don't miss out on taking your program to the next level. Learn more about digital curriculum today!

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FoundationCCC is committed to eliminating racial, ethnic, and regional gaps to help students reach their end goals - whether that be a certificate, degree, or transfer to a four-year university. When we put students front and center, we can improve outcomes in terms of transfers, degree and certificate completion, career achievement, and ultimately, social and economic mobility.

We support several innovative solutions that break down barriers and help clarify the path from entry to a brighter future for students.

Explore the Equitable Pathways to Careers Toolkit; a six-stage process used by 22 colleges participating in the Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative to develop pathways that address the needs of adult learners.
Equitable Pathways to Careers Toolkit

Active Learning in Undergraduate STEM Education

Understanding the benefits of active learning strategies.

Hispanic students enter science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professions at lower rates than their non-Hispanic counterparts, and evidence suggests that more awareness and engagement in STEM fields in school can help diversify the profession. Active Learning in Undergraduate STEM Education works with support from the National Science Foundation in the form of an Early Concept Grant for Exploratory Research to measure the impact of implementing active-learning strategies in STEM courses and on professional development for STEM faculty members.

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California AfterSchool Network

Making a difference in the health and well-being of children, youth, their families, and their communities.

The California AfterSchool Network (CAN) provides expanded learning practitioners, advocates, and community members with the resources and tools necessary to build high quality expanded learning programs in California. CAN is a convener of the field, able to facilitate a two-way flow of information between the expanded learning field and State and National policymakers to help influence and inform policy, and how it is translated into practice. CAN is fiscally sponsored by FoundationCCC.

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Advocating for student affairs and student leadership.

For over 60 years, California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA) has been the professional association that focuses on networking, student and professional development, and advocating for the field of Student Affairs and Student Leadership within the California Community College system. CCCSAA, which benefits from the FoundationCCC's management services, promotes and advances public two-year post-secondary education and brings members together for mutual benefit. CCCSAA stimulates effective working relationships in the field and strengthens professional status by establishing criteria for professional training.

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Program Pathways Mapper

Simplifying the path to degree for students.

The Program Pathways Mapper (PPM) has been shown to positively impact students, high school counselors, schools and the workforce while providing a technical solution to meet the Roadmap to Success and Guided Pathways goals. PPM connects the California Community Colleges, University of California, and California State University systems so that students can view a map of intersegmental curricular pathways, easily transfer between segments, and reduce excess units taken on the path to degree or program completion.

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Instructions

Allow 10-15 minutes to complete the card sort.
Step 1 - Sort each value
Drag and drop each one of the 24 career values from the left hand list to one of the five columns, according to how important each value is for you.

There is no limit on how many cards you can place in any one column. However we recommend that you try to place some values in each column - this will help you to decide what really is most and least important to you.

We understand that it can sometimes be difficult to decide exactly where to place each card and suggest you place it in the 'best fit' column. You can change their order and column as many times as you like.
Step 2 - Review and prioritise your values
Once you have completed the sort, check to see that you have placed each value in priority order from top to bottom in each column.
Step 3 - Click next to view and print results
Once you click next you will see your results displayed. Click on the BACK button if they don't seem right and you want to change them around. You will also see a series of questions designed to help you make further sense of your career values.

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The statewide health occupations directory for California Community Colleges. This site is designed to help prospective students explore the career opportunities.

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