Career Technical Education
Industries and Pathways

Career Technical Education (CTE)

Explore. Learn. Work. Build Your Future.

At Winters Joint Unified School District, Career Technical Education connects what students learn in the classroom to the opportunities waiting for them after high school.

Students can explore careers, develop technical and professional skills, participate in hands-on projects, connect with employers, and build a pathway toward college, career, apprenticeship, and industry opportunities.

Your future doesn't start after graduation. It starts here.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Welcome to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) page! At Winters Joint Unified School District, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of CTE programs that empower students with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed in today's competitive workforce. Whether preparing for college, a career, or entrepreneurship, our CTE programs provide valuable, hands-on learning that prepares students for success beyond the classroom.

What is CTE?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers in industries such as healthcare, technology, construction, manufacturing, information technology, business, and more. CTE programs blend academic instruction with real-world experience, helping students build both technical skills and soft skills that are highly valued in the workforce.

Why CTE?

  • Hands-on Learning: Students get to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, gaining practical skills they can use right away.
  • Career Readiness: CTE programs are designed to equip students with the skills and experience employers are looking for, making them more competitive in the job market.
  • Pathways to Success: CTE prepares students for a range of opportunities, from postsecondary education to immediate employment, apprenticeships, or starting their own businesses.
  • Industry Certifications: Many CTE programs offer certifications and credentials that are recognized by employers, enhancing students’ career prospects.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or want more information about our CTE programs, please feel free to reach out to our CTE Manager, Carla Wroten at cwroten@wintersjusd.org!

Current CTE Pathways

Choose Your Pathway

Winters High School offers CTE pathways designed to give students a sequence of courses that builds skills from introduction through pathway completion.

🌱 Agriculture

Agriculture at Winters High School offers students multiple ways to turn their interests into real-world skills. Students can explore leadership, mechanics, fabrication, plant science, and floriculture while participating in hands-on learning and career-connected experiences.

2026–2027 Agriculture Pathways

Ag Leadership Intro to Ag → Ag Leadership 1 → Ag Leadership 2

Ag Mechanics Intro to Ag → Intermediate Ag Mechanics → Ag Construction

Ag Fabrication Intro to Ag → Intermediate Ag Mechanics → Ag Welding & Fabrication → Ag Engineering & Fabrication

Plant Science Intro to Ag → Agriscience II → Applied Plant Science

Floriculture Intro to Ag → Agriscience II → Floriculture → Advanced Floriculture