Career Events Update:
A huge shout-out to our Career Technicians, CTE Teachers, and Counselors for helping bring students to the Pathway to Career Success event! Thanks to their efforts, students from local high schools were able to explore a wide variety of career pathways, as well as exhibits from colleges, military, and community organizations. Students also had the opportunity to listen to panelists who shared insights on careers, education, and skills needed for success, giving them inspiration and guidance for their own career journeys.
Quick Fact: Career Technicians are the bridge between programs and students, helping connect classroom learning with real-world career opportunities.
Relive the event: Watch highlights on Instagram
CTE Corner:
This month, our Law Enforcement Career Technical Education (CTE) students stepped into the shoes of real investigators! From examining crime scenes to collecting evidence, these students are learning critical thinking and investigative skills that prepare them for careers in law enforcement and public safety.
Quick Fact: Hands-on experience in CTE programs like Law Enforcement can give students a head start in police academies, forensic labs, and investigative and legal careers.
Watch them in action: View on Instagram
Adult School Spotlight:
Our Adult School CTE students in Cosmetology, Barbering, Medical Assistant, Secretary Executive Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician programs recently shared their skills with local high school students at the Pathway to Career Success event. From live demonstrations to
hands-on activities, these adult learners demonstrated what it takes to excel in their trades and inspired the next generation to explore careers in health and personal care.
Quick Fact: Events like this give high school students a firsthand look at career pathways and the real-world skills that adult education programs provide. Visit ACE and learn more about our classes HERE to see more.
ROP Roundup:
The Career Readiness Department recently visited the San Antonio Regional Occupational Program (ROP) at the Fairplex Learning & Development Center, where students are gaining valuable hands-on experience across several career pathways. During the visit, students in the Welding and Automotive Technology programs were observed developing technical skills using industry-style tools and equipment.
These programs follow a two-year pathway, allowing students to build foundational skills in their first year and advance to more complex techniques in their second year as they prepare for careers in the skilled trades.
Quick Fact: About SAROP Campuses
Quick Fact: The San Antonio Regional Occupational Program (SAROP) offers courses at two campuses.
- Fairplex Learning & Development Center: Automotive, Child Development, Green Energy, Urban Farming, and Welding
- Village at Indian Hill: Barbering and Cosmetology