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Message CareerTechnicalEducation2024-2025 Year in ReviewCareer Pathways and Adult Learning
A CTE Completer is a student who has successfully finished a fullsequence of courses in a specialized career pathway. Thisdesignation is more than a credential—it's a mark of careerreadiness and achievement.Completers gain: Real-world experience Industry certifications College credits through dual enrollment Professional resumes and portfolios Connections with employers and mentorsWhat is a CTE Completer?Career TechnicalEducationPreparing Students for College,Career, and LifeAt Pleasanton Unified School District, CTE empowers students toexplore careers, gain hands-on experience, and develop skills thattranslate directly to success—whether in college, the workforce, orbeyond. Our CTE pathways cover a wide range of industry sectors,but these are not your typical elective courses. They areimmersive, real-world learning environments that prepare studentsfor the demands of the modern economy.What is Career Technical Education (CTE)?Pleasanton Unified School District is proud to partner with the Tri-Valley RegionalOccupational Program (TVROP) to offer students even greater access to high-quality CTEinstruction and career readiness resources. Through this collaboration, students benefitfrom the following:Expanded course offerings across school sites and districtsProfessional certification programs aligned to regional workforce needsWork-based learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, and mentorshipsCareer development workshops and support servicesTogether with TVROP, we are building a future-ready generation equipped with the skills,experience, and confidence to lead in their chosen fields.In Partnership with TVROP: Expanding Opportunity
Career TechnicalEducationTable of Contents4CTE District & TVROP Staff5CTE Pathways5-7CTE Educators8-11Student Projects12-13Professional Development14Artificial Intelligence15CTE Showcases16Work-Based Learning17Work Experience Education18-19Celebrating Students21-23Program Data20External Recognitions
CTE PathwaysMeet Our StaffPleasanton UnifiedDIRECTOR OF CAREER PATHWAYS ANDADULT LEARNINGDr. Amos Nugent IIIanugent@pleasantonusd.netASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAREERPATHWAYS AND ADULT LEARNINGDr. Crystal Land Korbasckorbas@pleasantonusd.netWORK BASED LEARNING TEACHERKim Greenhousekgreenhouse@pleasantonusd.netWORK BASED LEARNING TEACHERDeborah Messina-Kleinmandmessina@pleasantonusd.netWORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION TEACHERKelsey Hartmankhartman@pleasantonusd.netEXECUTIVE SECRETARYIsabel Stearnsistearns@pleasantonusd.netASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITYSPECIALISTQing Caoqcao@pleasantonusd.netDISTRICT COLLEGE & CAREER READINESSCOUNSELORWinter Joneswjones@pleasantonusd.netTri-Valley ROPSUPERINTENDENTJulie Duncanjduncan@tvrop.orgDIRECTOR, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESSSuzanne Smithssmith@tvrop.orgCOLLEGE & CAREER SPECIALIST,AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLZoe Gillzgill@pleasantonusd.netASSISTANT TO SUPERINTENDENTRoxanne Villanuevarvillanueva@tvrop.orgCOORDINATOR OF PROGRAM SERVICESAthena Duranaduran@tvrop.orgCOLLEGE & CAREER SPECIALIST,FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOLAnabel Delgadoadelgado2@pleasantonusd.net4
The CTE pathways offered by PUSD and TVROP are organized into specific industry sectors thatallow students to experience real-world, hands-on learning in high-demand career fields. Allclasses listed below are not offered in PUSD though, so see counselor for more details! UC-approvedCollege Credit for articulated classesEarn a cord to wear at graduationTranscript recognitionCTE PathwaysCareer Technical Education5The “2” inducates that the course is two periods long, and the “9”indicates the class can be taken as early as 9 grade.thHEALTH SCIENCE & MED TECHOptional: Intro to Health CareersConcentrator optionsPrinciples of Biomedical Sci (9) Honors Human Body Systems Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer Capstone optionsHonors Medical InterventionsSports Medicine II Medical Occupations (2)Nursing Careers (2)INFO & COMMUNICATION TECHConcentrator optionsComputer Science Principles (9)AP Computer ScienceCapstone optionsInternet Engineering I/IICybersecurity/IT EssentialsAdv. Comp.Sci for Contemp. Wrld.MARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICEConcentratorIntegrated MarketingCapstone optionsSports & Entertainment Marketing Economics of Business OwnershipPUBLIC SERVICESConcentratorIntro to Criminal JusticeCapstoneCriminal Justice Academy (2)Other course (ER Pathway)Emerg. Med. Responder (1 semester)TRANSPORTATIONConcentratorAuto Body RepairCapstoneAdvanced Auto Body RepairOptional CapstoneAuto Technology ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE IntroductionIntro to Engineering Design (9)Concentrator optionsPrinciples of Engineering Honors Principles of EngineeringCapstone optionsHonors Computer IntegratedManufacturing/CIM Honors Civil Engineering & Arch.Honors Aerospace Engineering Honors Digital Electronics ARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENTCapstoneAnimation & Motion Graphics (2)Optional CapstoneHonors Artist PortfolioVid. Game Design EDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT& FAMILY SERVICES Concentrator (optional)Child Growth/Development Capstone optionsDevelopmental Psychology I (2)Developmental Psychology II (2)ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, & UTILITIESConcentratorAP Environmental ScienceCapstoneHonors EnvironmentalSustainabilityHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, &RECREATIONConcentrator optionsBaking and Pastry (9) Culinary Skills (9)Farm to Fork CapstoneCatering
Amador Valley High School Foothill High SchoolCTE PathwaysMeet our HS EducatorsINFO & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYBrian ThaiJason OswaltKevin KiyoiHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECREATIONJulia FordSteven DadyHEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYAmy Turner BullDiana HasenpflugKim Gawel/Dionysis PerezMaria WhiteRenee OgleENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Eric RaTony DennisMARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICEMarjan AkramiEDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT& FAMILY SERVICES Julia Ford ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, & UTILITIESRobyn FewsterPUBLIC SERVICESAustin HutsonINFO & COMMUNICATION TECHMengjiao CyrShannon SosHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECHeather Halliday DicksonKatrina WunderlichENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Gary JohnsonJoe FriesenMARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICETami RaakerPUBLIC SERVICESAustin HutsonEDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT& FAMILY SERVICES Josh HillShelley Matek ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, & UTILITIESChris JonesVillage High SchoolHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECREATIONHeather Halliday Dickson6HEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICALTECHNOLOGYAlysa OliverJosh HillKen CuozzoMegan Lipman
CTE PathwaysMeet our MS EducatorsINFO & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYMaria ManzanoHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECREATIONKim SaahHEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYJeff BranchaudENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Jeff BranchaudARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENTMaria ManzanoFASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN Kim SaahPleasanton Middle SchoolHart Middle School Harvest Park Middle School7INFO & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYDeepa PatelHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECREATIONDebbie SchershelMARKETING, SALES, AND SERVICEDebbie SchershelENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Fred MallonARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENTAudriana NewtonTalita SuassunaFASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN Debbie SchershelINFO & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYScott PadwayHOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECREATIONJulie ChristmanENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Greg DankwardtEDUCATION, CHILD DEVELOPMENT& FAMILY SERVICES Greg DankwardtARTS, MEDIA, & ENTERTAINMENTScott PadwayFASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN Julie Christman
Kleki Art ToolPrepping for BreakfastStencil Design for “Pi Park”Mac & Cheese Cook OffDigital Art Film PosterRobotics Windmill ProjectClassroom Design usingAutodesk RevitFilament RewinderDesign/Build Digital Mosaic Art usingGoogle DrawingsCTE PathwaysMiddle School Projects8
CTE PathwaysMiddle School ProjectsPuzzle Cube ProjectPresenting a Business Planfor a Small BusinessHaunted Visuals using Pixlr EHuman Nervous SystemPosterFocaccia ArtWater Bottle FlipperDesign/BuildIdentifying Parts of a NeuronUsing Artificial Intelligenceto Model 3D ImagesPancake Lab9
CTE PathwaysExplorer FairHigh school students visited each middle school and hosted CTE Explorer Fairs to provide middle schoolstudents with a firsthand look at the exciting CTE programs available within our district. Middle schoolstudents discovered a wide range of career pathways—including health sciences, engineering, computerscience, culinary arts, and more. The event fostered early awareness of the diverse opportunities CTE offersand encouraged students to consider how these programs can align with their interests and future goals.ChildGrowth/DevelopmentHuman Body SystemsCulinaryCriminal JusticeIntegrated & Sports Marketing& Business OwnershipPrinciples of EngineeringMedical OccupationsComputer ScienceCounseling10
CTE PathwaysHigh School ProjectsHOSA Medical Innovation ChallengeFall Culinary FeastLearning about DNARepresenting AVHS Culinaryat the Curriculum FairDissecting Hearts inPrinciples of BiomedBiomed Students CompletingFirst Aid/CPR CertificationsKing Arthur’s Bake for Good ProgramComputer Science StudentsMake Personalized CardsSweet & Sour Brazilian Lemonade 11
This momentum was continued throughout the rest of the year in our bi-monthly collaborations andindustry advisory board meetings in order to prepare for CTE Showcases at the end of the year.Professional CTE CollaborationDevelopmentBi-Monthly Teacher Collaborations & Industry Advisory Board MeetingsCTE SummitThis year’s collaboration kicked off with our second annual CTE Summit. Through collaborativesessions, teachers celebrated student successes and explored real-world challenges that CTEstudents could tackle through hands-on projects. 12
Professional Educating for CareersDevelopmentPUSD Staff were invited to deliver two presentations at the State Career Technical Education Conferencein order to share successful practices and lessons learned with educators from across California.13
ArtificialAI use in CTEIntelligenceSimilarly, during Black History Month, computer science students used Generative AI tocreate original celebration posters highlighting the contributions of influential AfricanAmericans. They included important contributions that the individuals are known for.During Hispanic Heritage Month, computer science students used Generative AI to create originalcelebration posters. They highlighted the contributions of influential Hispanics or Latinos in careerswhere there is usually a lack of Hispanic and Latino representation. The posters included importantcontributions that the individuals brought to their careers.14Computer Science students developed AIFact Checkers to test what candidates saidduring the 2024 presidential debates.
Highlighting our AcheivementsCTE ShowcasesAt the end of the school year, the CTE sectors at each school site hostedopen house style CTE Showcases to share some of the great things theyworked on throughout the year with the broader PUSD community.15
Work-BasedOpportunities for CTE StudentsLearningReal World Learning“...I am learning a lot of skills that Iwouldn’t learn in school...how to speakwith supervisors, clients, and otheremployees...”What our students are saying:“I was able to have direct, hands on work withpatients, which is hard to get at my age. Ilearned to work with others - CNAs, RNs, andother students...”Real World ImpactWhat our students are doing:Internships!Apprenticeships!Job Shadows!Scholarships!162024-2025 Program Results:Registered and launched 1st competency-based youth apprenticeships in CaliforniaOffered youth apprenticeships incybersecurity and engineeringCelebrated 2 cybersecurity youthapprenticeship completersRegistered the PUSD Pre-ApprenticeshipProgram to fuel apprenticeships ininformation technology, advancedmanufacturing, and healthcareDelivered 3 presentations about programto regional and state-wide audiences134 students placed in 44 locations at school sites and community organizations!
Work ExperienceWork, Learn, Graduate SmarterEducationStudents met directly with industry professionals in skilled trades from local firefighters,painters, plumbers, drywall finishers, and glaziers—gaining firsthand insight into high-demand, high-skill career paths through apprenticeship panels and advisory presentations.Career Readiness Through Real-World ExposureCareer Exploration for Elementary LearnersTwo sets of 4 career exploration books were provided forlibraries at each elementary site. Career explorationposters were also created to accompany these booksand highlight different careers for our youngest learners. Targeted ELD OutreachELD students who were currently enrolled in a CTE classwere invited to a special luncheon where they learnedabout the benefits of continuing in a CTE Pathway andabout the benefits of enrolling in the WEE class.17
CelebratingStudentsApprenticeship CeremonyCalifornia Business TechnologyPleasanton Chamber of Commerce2024-25 Apprentice Completers &2025-26 Apprentice StudentsIn May, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Day withour students and business partners. We recognized thehard work and achievements of our student apprentices,interns, and other work-based learning participants. Wealso honored our business and community partners whohave provided invaluable mentorship and career-building opportunities for our students!Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Registered Youth Apprenticeship Completers: Abhinav Garg&Harshita KeerthipatiSome of our 2024-25 WBL StudentsWBL Ceremony18
CelebratingStudentsCPR Certification & AwardsFoothill High School StudentsJosh Neidle Receiving His Award Amador Valley High School StudentsTrainees Preparing to Deliver CPRStudents Providing CPR Instruction Trainees Delivering CPRThis year PUSD became the first district in Alameda Countyto launch a train-the-trainer CPR model using high schoolstudents in partnership with the East Bay Regional ParksDistrict and the American Red Cross. CPR TrainingCPR Trainer Awards CeremonyThis program came to life through our CTE Biomedical Scienceclasses at Foothill and Amador Valley High Schools. As a result,35 students were certified and 800+ people were trained. 19
ExternalRecognitionsCommunity ImpactAI Fact Checker Project - From media outlets such as CBS News Bay Area, The Independent, and KPIXRadio to Professional Organizations such as Innovation Tri Valley Leadership Group and more, Mr Kiyoi’scomputer science were recognized by several external organizations for their excellent work in creating AIfact checkers for the 2024 Presidential Debate.Workforce Development - Throughpublication in the Pleasanton Weekly anddistribution in Hacienda Business Parkmedia outlets, the PUSD’s commitment toworkforce development in partnership withthe Pleasanton Chamber, City of Pleasantonand PPIE was recognized widely. Administrator of the Year - Region 6 of theAssociation of California School Administrators(ACSA) recognized Dr. Nugent as the Co-Winnerfor Career Technical Education Administrator ofthe Year. Region 6 is comprised of Alameda andContra Costa Counties. 20
Career TechnicalEducationProgram Data and Next Steps21There are three levels of CTE classes: Introduction, Concentrator, andCapstone. To become a CTE Completer, a student must receive at least 300hours of instruction in a single pathway by taking at least the last two levels of CTEclasses in the correct sequence as listed above and passing the Capstone classwith a final grade of C- or better. This report provides an overview of availableCTE data from 2024-2025 and provides a comparison to data from prioracademic years in order to depict the program's growth and performance.Level 2 CTE Classes - This chart represents enrollment in most students’ entry points into CTEbecause most pathways follow a two-course sequence that begin with a Concentrator Class.
Career TechnicalEducationProgram Data and Next Steps22Level 3 CTE Classes - This chart represents the total number of students who should become CTE completers ifthey took all pathway courses in order and earned a C- or better in this class.Level 2 and 3 CTE Classes - This chart represents the core enrollment number we track each year to measuregrowth or decline in overall CTE pathway participation among students.
Career TechnicalEducationProgram Data and Next Steps23Level 3 CTE Classes - This chart brings This chart presents the percentages of PUSD graduates who satisfied allrequirements for completing a CTE pathway.Next Steps for 2025-2026 School Year:Continue targeted equity outreach initiatives to increase the participation andperformance of underrepresented groups in all CTE classes with the largest gaps toencourage pathway progression in order improve CTE program data.Expand TK-12 Adult and Career readiness activities in coordination with specificgroups such as PTA, PPIE, Family Networks, etc. to increase system-wide awarenessand targeted outreach regarding current offerings. Expand implementation of cross-curricular, problem and project based learningexperiences among CTE teachers in their classes in order to strengthen their explicitinstruction practices while also enhancing student engagement and performance.Increase number of opportunities available for CTE students to participate in curatedand pathway-specific work based learning (WBL) activities (i.e. internships, pre-apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, etc.) in order to increase CTE participation andcompletion rates.
Thank you Tony and Kelsey!This year two teachers in our department completed their wonderful educationcareers here in PUSD - Tony Dennis (Engineering) and Kelsey Hartman (WorkExperience Education). They decided to embrace the next big chapter of their lives,and trade in bell schedules for beach time. We wish each of them well in retirement,and we will always honor the lasting impact they made on their students and fellow staff members.Career Pathways and Adult Learning