Los Gatos high school students can enroll in career tech classes

"Nearly 1,500 students in grades 10-12 from over 45 schools in Santa Clara County enroll each year, gaining opportunities to earn college credit; score industry certifications; gain real-world experience through internships, pre-apprenticeship and projects; and advance skills for higher education or careers after graduation. SVCTE is open to students in Santa Clara County, and transportation is free for students to and from schools in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District."

"New courses this term include an AI engineering course and a pre-apprenticeship in metals technology. Students in the former course will design intelligent systems, apply Python coding and use machine learning to solve real-world challenges. Students enrolled in the metals technology course will have access to a newly approved Field Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship program, authorized by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards."

Registration for the 2026-27 school year at the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) center opens Tuesday, Jan. 20. Nearly 1,500 students in grades 10-12 from over 45 Santa Clara County schools enroll annually and can earn college credit, obtain industry certifications, participate in internships and pre-apprenticeships, and work on projects that advance skills for higher education or careers. SVCTE is open to all Santa Clara County students, with free transportation to and from Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District schools; students register through their home high school counselor. New courses include AI engineering and a metals technology pre-apprenticeship with a Field Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship authorized by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The Los Gatos Library will host a Cookbook Club event on March 26 in collaboration with Silicon Valley Reads under the theme "Bridges to Belonging," featuring programming for children and teenagers including STEAM sessions. Full course catalog: https://bit.ly/4pzTuPm.

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