Silicon Valley Career Technical Education

06/11/2026

Campus is buzzing with hands-on learning during CTE Summer Exploration! From practicing CPR and fracture care to coding websites, reading prescriptions, and monitoring vital signs, students are exploring a variety of career pathways while building real-world skills.

Registration is open for Fall 2026 for these courses and more! If you’re a high school student in Santa Clara County, talk to your local school counselor to learn how to enroll.

FREE for students in Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Milpitas Unified School District, San José Unified School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District.

06/10/2026

Before the end of the school year, our SVCTE Electrical Vehicles/Automotive Services students participated in the new automotive dealership shadow day offered at Mission Valley Ford Trucks! Students worked side-by-side with industry professionals, learned to use industry-standard tools and equipment, observed real-world troubleshooting techniques, and gained valuable insight into careers in the automotive industry. Thank you to Mission Valley Ford Truck for providing this incredible opportunity for our students!

06/09/2026

More students are discovering that there isn't just one path to success. Career technical education (CTE) gives students the opportunity to explore high-demand careers, earn industry certifications, gain hands-on experience, and earn college credit—all while still in high school.

At SVCTE, we're proud to help students build the skills, confidence, and connections for success in college and careers.

Leave a 🙌 in the comments if you believe in the power of CTE!

Trade school and certificate program enrollment surged 10.2% this spring as more Gen Z students opted for lower-debt paths, a shift housing experts say could help young adults buy homes sooner by improving their debt-to-income ratios and accelerating savings.

06/05/2026

Watch Kai Carter from San José Unified School District as he represents SVCTE on the national stage! After earning a gold medal at the 2026 SkillsUSACA State Leadership and Skills Conference, Kai is now competing in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We are incredibly proud of Kai and wish him the very best of luck as he showcases his skills Leave a 🎉 in the comments to cheer Kai on!

06/05/2026

As the school year came to a close, our SVCTE classes celebrated their students with individual awards ceremonies! These moments recognized the hard work, growth, and accomplishments students achieved throughout the year. We are so excited to see where their future journeys take them. Leave a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate our students.

06/05/2026

Want to see what our talented animators created this year? The full SVCTE Animation Festival is now available to watch on Youtube! From original characters and imaginative worlds to creative storytelling, our students brought their ideas to life through 25 incredible animated films. 🎬 Watch the full festival: bit.ly/2026AnimationFestival

06/04/2026

Miss the SVCTE Film Festival? 🎬 Don't worry—we've got you covered! Our Film & Video Production students have uploaded the entire festival to their YouTube channel! Watch the films they’ve spent the past year writing, filming, editing, and producing at bit.ly/2026FilmFestival

06/03/2026

Through a partnership with Tesla, SVCTE Electrical Vehicles/Automotive Services students Benjamin Bulygo (Adult), Demetri Vega Candelaria from Campbell Union High School District, Cristina Zamora Ramirez, and Steven Hernandez from East Side Union High School District (pictured in order) have been accepted into Tesla’s Pathway to START Internship Program! We are incredibly proud of these students and all they have accomplished through their hard work, dedication, and training at SVCTE. A special thank you to their teacher, Tom Nemeth, for continuing to challenge, support, and inspire his students to reach new heights.

Read the news release: bit.ly/EVNewsRelease

06/02/2026

A huge thank you to Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) for their generous $5,000 donation to the MetroED Foundation in support of our SVCTE Electrical Vehicles/Automotive Services course! DGDG has been a valued partner of MetroED, helping provide students with opportunities to explore careers, connect with industry professionals, and gain the skills needed for success in the automotive industry.

📖 Read the full news release: bit.ly/DGDGDonation
🌟 Learn more about ways to support students: metroed.net/WaysToSupport

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our SVCTE Electrical Vehicles/Automotive Services students who received their dual enrollment certificates, earning 1.5 college credits through Evergreen Valley College! Students are already getting a head start on their college journeys while gaining valuable experience along the way. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication as they continue building skills for the future!