Career and Technical Education

All About Canyon CTE Presentation Recording

CTE Pathways

Canyon High School is committed to graduating students who are ready for the next steps toward college and career.  One way to achieve that goal is having students enroll in the district’s Career and Technical Education Pathways.

A CTE pathway is a sequence of courses within your area of interest that will connect your career interests from high school to college and/or career.

In a CTE pathway, students take rigorous academic courses and participate in work-based learning opportunities including: mentoring with industry professionals, job shadowing, and professional internships.  After successful completion of a CTE program, students can graduate from high school with industry certification or college credit and have a “leg up” toward an in-demand, well paid career.

CTE Annual Public Notification

The Orange Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.  The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Orange Unified School District offers many classes within the Career Technical Education (CTE) program including Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts Media & Entertainment, Building & Construction Trades, Business & Finance, Education, Child Development & Family Services, Engineering & Design, Health Science & Medical Technology, Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation, Information Communication Technology, Marketing, Sales & Services, Public Service and Transportation. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact the CTE Coordinator: Ashley Higuera, CTE Coordinator, 1401 N Handy Street, Orange, CA, 714-628-5704, ahiguera@orangeusd.org. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. 

Non-Discrimination Statement

Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.  The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Orange Unified School District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. Admission to programs is based on age appropriateness, class space, interest, aptitude, and prerequisite coursework, where applicable. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission to or participation in educational programs or activities. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Chapter 5.3, Nondiscrimination, as well as other state and federal laws.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and are located at the Orange Unified School District 1401 North Handy Street Orange, CA 92867: 

Title IX Coordinator: Dipali Potnis, Executive Director of Secondary Education, 1401 N Handy Street, Building D, Orange, CA, 92867, 714-628-4467, dpotnis@orangeusd.org

Title II /ADA Coordinator & Universal Compliance Officer: Matthew Witmer, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, 1401 N Handy Street, Building D,  Orange, CA, 92867, 714-628-4466,  mwitmer@orangeusd.org 
Section 504 Coordinator: Andrea Foster, Administrator Student & Community Services, 1401 N Handy Street, Orange, Building J CA, 92867, 714-628-4002, afoster@orangeusd.org