Career Technical Education

Contact: Kathy Halsey, Coordinator
Office: 333 S Beaudry Ave., 25th Floor 
LA, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 241-7510
FAX: (213) 241-6940

Vision and Mission Statements

Vision

Career Technical Education will be the primary purpose of the California K-16 education system, by promoting the state's economic development and providing students with the world-class knowledge and skill necessary to become successful and contributing members of society.

Career Technical Education will engage every student in high-quality educational programs, developed in partnership with business and industry.  It will promote creativity and innovation and allow all students to turn their passion into a paycheck.

Mission

The mission of California's Career Technical Education system is to provide industry linked programs and services that enable all individuals to reach their career goals in order to achieve a high  quality lifestyle, to be competitive in the global market place, and to sustain California's economic dominance.

LAUSD/CTE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access for all of our services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies - Kathy Halsey, Coordinator; (213) 241-4135.

Perkins Funded Programs
LAUSD receives federal “Perkins” funding to build CTE programs. For information on how the Career Technical Education Unit works hard to create exciting Career Pathways in our high schools, please click above.