Career Technical Education Pathways
All CTE courses in our pathways support the Common Core and CTE Model Curriculum Standards. Learning rigorous academic skills, especially in English Language Arts and Mathematics, are an integral part of each CTE course outline and competencies. These skills help our students put English Language Arts and Mathematics to work in a real-world, hands-on environment they can relate to. The CTE Standards were created with assistance from more than 300 representatives from business, industry, postsecondary, and secondary education and reviewed by nearly 1000 members of the general public. These standards are rigorous, evidence-based, relevant, and reasonable in scope: CTE Model Curriculum Standards
In addition to pathway standards, there are 11 Anchor Standards that are common across all CTE industry sectors. They are built on Career Ready Practices, and are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
CTE Knowledge and Performance Anchor Standards
01. Academics
02. Communications
03. Career Planning and Management
04. Technology
05. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
06. Health and Safety
07. Responsibility and Flexibility
08. Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
09. Leadership and Teamwork
10. Technical Knowledge and Skills
11. Demonstration and Application
You can find more information:
Diablo Valley College
Dual Enrollment (external website, new window)
Napa Valley College
(English) Dual Enrollment Handbook, Napa Valley College (external website, new window)
(Spanish) Dual Enrollment Handbook, Napa Valley College (external website, new window)
Solano Community College
K-12 Admissions (external website, new window)
See Course Outlines on our Resources Page
Alternative Energy | Instructor: Heather Brooks
Level 1: Physics of Alternative Energy (UC physics ‘d’ lab credit)
Level 2: Chemistry of Alternative Energy (UC chemistry ‘d’ lab credit)
Student Affiliation: Engineering Club
Pathway Promo Video
Biotechnology | Instructor: Maggie Swarner
Level 1: Biology for Biotechnology (UC biology ‘d’ lab credit)
Level 2: ★Biotechnology (H) (UC Honors biology ‘d’ lab credit & articulates to SCC: BIOT 160)
Certifications: CPR; Bloodborne Pathogens
Pathway Promo Video
Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking | Instructor: Erik Parry
Level 1: Woodworking I (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Level 2: Cabinetmaking
Certifications: OSHA
Culinary Arts & Hospitality | Instructor: Rosa Rubio
Level 1: Culinary Arts (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Level 2: Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Certifications: Food Handlers
See Course Outlines on our Resources Page
Welding | Instructor: Gerid Eastham
Level 1: Welding
Level 2: Advanced Welding
This pathway provides students with an understanding of manufacturing processes and systems common to careers in welding and related industries. The pathway standards are based on, but not limited to, well established American Welding Society (AWS) EG2.0 Guidelines for the Entry Level Welder.
Culinary Arts & Hospitality | Instructor: Micheal Mocling
Level 1: Culinary Arts
Level 2: Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
In this pathway students learn cooking skills and techniques, and discover how to create meals within Napa County’s food growing seasons. Students gain in-depth, hands-on experiences that emphasize industry awareness, sanitation and safe food handling, food and beverage production, nutrition, and customer service.
See Course Outlines on our Resources Page
Agricultural Mechanics | Instructor: Randy Mendes
Introduction to Ag Mechanics
AutoCAD (articulates to NVC: DDGT 110)
Advanced Ag Mechanics (articulates to NVC: WELD 100)
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO): Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Agriscience | Instructor: Judith Aschwanden
Agricultural Biology or Biology (UC biology ‘d’ lab credit)
Ag Chemistry and Agriscience or ★Honors Ag Chemistry (UC Honors chemistry ‘d’ lab credit)
★Advanced Ag Systems (UC Honors interdisciplinary sciences ‘d’ lab credit)
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO): FFA
Computer Science | Instructor: John Harrington
Exploring Computer Science (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Computer Science Principles (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Student Affiliation: Technology Student Association (TSA)
Culinary Arts & Hospitality | Instructor: Brenda Gibbon
Level 1: Culinary Arts (UC ‘g’ elective credit & dual credit at NVC: HCTM 100)
Level 2: Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management (UC ‘g’ elective & dual credit at NVC: HCTM 120)
Certifications: Food Handlers
Ornamental Horticulture | Instructor: Lindsay Swickard
Ornamental Horticulture (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Viticulture (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO): FFA
Floral Design Sub-Pathway
The Art and History of Floral Design (UC ‘f’ fine arts credit)
Advanced Floral Design (UC ‘g’ elective credit)
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO): FFA
Performing Arts | Instructor: Patti Coyle
Drama (UC ‘f’ fine arts credit)
Advanced Drama (UC ‘f’ fine arts credit)
Student Affiliation: International Thespian Society
Performing Arts | Instructor: Alba Gonzalez Arredondo
Chamber Singers
Concert Choir