CTE
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Harbor High Supports Pathways to College and Career.
CTE stands for Career Technical Education
These classes help students become college and careeor ready. Classes are taught by instructors with industry experience who teach students the skills necessary for success in both college and the workplace.
Career Technical Education (CTE) courses combine academic rigor with a fun, hands-on way of learning by doing. Our courses give students an opportunity to explore potential careers with real world experience creating industry specific projects and portfolios of their work. Several CTE courses fulfill a-g UC/CSU requirements and/or articulate with Cabrillo College.
CTE instructors collaborate with members of the business community to ensure their curriculum is relevant and up to date with today's industry. Students create a cover letter / resume and meet members of the local business community. Connecting with local industry professionals helps prepare students for life beyond high school.
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Below you will find the available industry sectors to explore at Harbor High.
Select a sector to learn more about course offerings to pursue for each.
Health, Science &
Medical Technology
Arts, Media &
Entertainment
Transportation
Building &
Construction
Health Science & Medical Technology Industry Sector:
Health Careers
Health Careers provides an overview of the medical field and administrative skills needed to be
successful. Students will explore potential career options in the healthcare field. Medical
terminology will be introduced. Meets CSU/UC “G” requirement. This class is a pre-requisite for Medical
Technologies (Med Tech).
Medical Technologies
Med Tech provides an introduction to scientific concepts, theories and skill development in the healthcare setting for high school students planning on going on to college or advanced training in the healthcare field. Meets CSU/UC “G” requirement.
This class is dual enrolled in the second semester with Cabrillo MA70 (Medical Terminology). The spring semester is team taught by your Harbor High instructor alongside a Cabrillo instructor. This means students will earn Cabrillo credit on their college transcript