Career Technical Education Pathways

Fontana Unified School District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways provide students with hands-on, project-based, and work-based learning experiences that build real-world skills and lead to industry recognized certifications. These two-year, standards-based programs prepare students for college, career, and life. Through partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, students gain meaningful experiences that connect classroom learning to future careers.

Our educators collaborate to align curriculum from K–12 through postsecondary education to better support students throughout their educational journey. Additionally, Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and pre-apprenticeship programs offer students valuable opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and competitive skills.

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High School Pathways

A.B. Miller

Rebels' CTE Webpage

Arts, Media, & Entertainment

Dance
Digital Audio Recording
Multimedia Design & Communication
TV Production

Business & Finance

Business & Finance

Health Science & Medical Technology

Health Services (CA Partnership Academy)
Medical Core (CTE Elective Class)

Information & Communication Technologies

IT Essentials / Cyber Security

Marketing, Sales, & Services

Entrepreneurship

Transportation

Avionics / Avionics in Aviation
Aviation Maintenance Technician

Fontana

Steelers' CTE Webpage

Arts, Media, & Entertainment

CTE Drama
Theater Production
Multimedia Design & Communication

Building & Construction Trades

Construction

Health Science & Medical Technology

Bio-Animatronics / Neuro Prosthetics (Biotechnology)
Nurse Assistant
Sports Medicine

Information & Communication Technologies

Ethical Hacking (Cybersecurity)

Manufacturing & Product Development

Product Design
Welding

Public Services

Emergency Medical Responder / EMT Fundamentals
Fire
Law Enforcement (Saturdays)

Transportation (Chaffey College Dual Enrollment Courses)

Auto Tec (Service/Repair, AC, & Electrical)
Auto Tec (General Automotive Technician)

Henry J. Kaiser

Jurupa Hills

Spartans' CTE Webpage

Arts, Media, & Entertainment

Dance
Digital Audio Recording
Digital Photography
CTE Drama
Theater Production
TV Production

Business & Finance

Social Media & Communication in Business
Transportation & Technology (Supply Chain & Logistics)
- Intro. to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CTE elective class)

Health Science & Medical Technology

Sports Medicine

Oak Grove Preparatory Academy

Summit

Skyhawks' CTE Webpage

Arts, Media, & Entertainment

Digital Photography
Multimedia Design & Communication
TV Production

Business & Finance

Business Management / Logistics
Digital Marketing

Engineering & Architecture

Engineering & Architectural Design

Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation

Culinary Arts

Information & Communication Technologies

Digital Applications / Game Development
Ethical Hacking (Cybersecurity)
Mechatronics Robotics

Public Services

Forensics

Transportation

Auto Maintenance Light Repair

Eric Birch

Industry Sectors

California has begun updating the Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards and Framework to the National Career Cluster Framework. This is scheduled to be rolled out through 2027.

Arts, Media, & Entertainment

AME Standards

Design, Visual, and Media Arts: Unleash your creativity with multimedia design and communication and digital photography. You'll learn to create eye-catching visuals that tell powerful stories. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller, Fontana, Henry J. Kaiser, Jurupa Hills, & Summit

Performing Arts: Love the spotlight? This pathway is perfect for aspiring actors (drama) and dancers. You'll develop your talents and learn the ins and outs of the entertainment industry. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller, Fontana, Henry J. Kaiser, & Jurupa Hills

Production and Managerial Arts: If you're a behind-the-scenes mastermind, this is your stage. From theater management to digital audio recording and television production, you'll gain the skills to bring productions to life. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller, Fontana, Henry J. Kaiser, Jurupa Hills, & Summit

Building & Construction Trades

Business & Finance

Business & Finance Standards

Business Management: Want to be the boss? This pathway teaches you how to plan, organize, and lead a business. You'll learn everything from strategic planning (management), logistics, marketing, and social media and communication. Participating High Schools: Jurupa Hills & Summit

Financial Services: Interested in money matters? Dive into the world of banking, investments, and financial planning. You'll gain the skills to help people manage their finances and grow their wealth. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller & Henry J. Kaiser

Engineering & Architecture

Health Science & Medical Technology

Health Science & Medical Technology Standards

Biotechnology: Fascinated by science and innovation? This pathway dives into bio-animatronics and neuro prosthetics. You'll learn how to develop cutting-edge medical technologies and improve healthcare. Participating High Schools: Fontana

Patient Care: Want to work directly with patients? This pathway prepares you for careers in nursing and sports medicine. You'll gain the skills to provide compassionate and effective care. Participating High Schools: Fontana & Jurupa Hills

Public and Community Health: Passionate about promoting health and wellness? This pathway teaches you how to develop and implement health programs that benefit communities. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and public health strategies. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller

Hospitality, Tourism, & Recreation

Information & Communication Technologies

ICT Standards

Information Support and Services: This pathway focuses on computer applications. You'll gain the skills to troubleshoot and solve technical issues, helping people and businesses run smoothly. Participating High Schools: Eric Birch

Networking: Interested in connecting the world? Dive into the world of network design and management. You'll learn IT essentials and cybersecurity. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller

Software and Systems Development: This pathway teaches you how to design and develop software applications. You'll learn programming languages, software engineering principles, and how to create innovative tech solutions., through mechatronics robotics and ethical hacking. Participating High Schools: Fontana & Summit

Games & Simulations: Students will learn the history, art, and science of game development and the unique differences between automated versus non-automated gaming. Students will be introduced to digital applications and game development. Participating High Schools: Summit

Manufacturing & Product Development

Manufacturing & Product Development Standards

Product Innovation and Design: Love creating new things? This pathway teaches you how to design and develop innovative products. You'll learn about product design, prototyping, and using advanced tools to bring your ideas to life. Participating High School: Fontana

Welding and Materials Joining: Passionate about building strong connections? This pathway focuses on welding and materials joining techniques. You'll learn how to create durable and precise welds, essential for constructing everything from bridges to spacecraft. Participating High School: Fontana

Marketing, Sales, & Services

Public Services

Public Services Standards

Public Safety (Law Enforcement): Ready to uphold the law? This pathway teaches you the skills needed for careers in policing and criminal justice. You'll learn about crime prevention, investigation techniques, and community policing. Participating High Schools: Fontana

Public Safety (Forensics): Ready to find who done it? This pathway teaches you the skills needed for careers in crime scene investigation/forensic science. You'll learn about crimes, investigation techniques and processing, as well as scientific procedures. Participating High Schools: Summit

Emergency Response (Fire): Want to fight fires and save lives? Dive into the world of firefighting, where you'll learn about fire prevention, emergency response, and rescue operations. You'll gain the skills to protect people and property. Participating High Schools: Fontana

Emergency Response (Emergency Medical Responder): Interested in providing critical medical care? This pathway focuses on emergency medical response, where you'll learn how to provide life-saving treatment and transport patients in emergencies. Participating High Schools: Fontana & Henry J. Kaiser

Transportation

Transportation Standards

Operations: Ready to take to the skies? This pathway covers everything from flight operations to aircraft maintenance, preparing you for a career in the aviation industry. Participating High Schools: A.B. Miller

Systems Diagnostics, Service, and Repair: Become an expert in diagnosing and repairing automative systems. You'll develop the technical skills needed to keep vehicles and machinery running smoothly. Participating High Schools: Fontana, Henry J. Kaiser, & Summit

Links & Resources

Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career Technical Student Organizations - CTSOs support students enrolled in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. These organizations help students develop leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills through competitions, conferences, and hands-on learning experiences. These organizations are integral to CTE programs, offering students opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts, build leadership skills, and prepare for both college and careers.

FUSD participates in the following CTSOs:

California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) - Supports and represents theatre educators throughout the state with its innovative programs and activities for theatre teachers, artists, and students.
CIE (Design Build) - The Construction Industry Education Foundation develops construction, design, and trade professionals through educational endeavors, mentoring initiatives, and training activities.
HOSA – Future Health Professionals – Supports students pursuing careers in the health sciences.
SkillsUSA – Serves students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.

Pre-Apprenticeships

Pre-Apprenticeships (IEConnect) - The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) is registered with the State of California to sponsor pre-apprenticeship programs for high school students across the Inland Empire.

For more information, please review the infographic below. To access pathway handouts and competency checklists, click the link above.

FUSD offers the following CTE Pathway Pre-Apprenticeships:

Automotive Technician (Henry J. Kaiser & Summit)
- Video: Getting into an Apprenticeship Program & Transition
Building & Construction Trades (Eric Birch & Fontana)
- Video: Construction - Getting into as Apprenticeship Program & Transition
Culinary (Henry J. Kaiser & Summit)
- Video: Culinary Arts - Getting into an Apprenticeship Program & Transition
Mechatronics (Summit)
- Video: Getting into an Apprenticeship Program & Tranistion
Public Services (Henry J. Kaiser, Fontana, Summit)
- Video: EMS/PSP In Progress

Find Your College/Career

California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) at CaliforniaColleges.edu - Is California’s official college and career planning platform. Lessons and tools help students discover goals for life after high school, make plans to achieve them, and launch their futures. It’s free for California 6th - 12th grade students, their parents, and educators.

California CareerZone - Free online tool that helps you discover your interests, skills, and goals. You can also find out about jobs, colleges, and opportunities in your state and create a plan.

Find Your Future - California Community Colleges (CCC) offer you the educational training and support you need to find your career.

O*NET Online - Is the nation's primary source of occupational information.

California Occupational Guides - Provides detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 800 occupations.

Inland Empire Desert Regional Consortium (IEDRC) - Is a collective of workforce education and training providers led by the community colleges in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and partnering with K-12 school districts.

San Bernardino County Workforce Development

Teachers

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - CTE Quick Facts - Interested in becoming a CTE Teacher?

Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) - Is the largest national education association of thriving professionals dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.

CTE Online California - CTE collaboration of lessons plans and projects.