Milpitas high school students can enroll in career tech classes

"Registration for the 2026-27 school year at the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) center was set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 20. 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 Milpitas Unified School District. Students register through their home high school counselor to enroll. 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. For the full course catalog, visit https://bit.ly/4pzTuPm. The Milpitas Energy and Environmental Sustainability Commission is hosting a free screening of "Youth vs. Gov" on Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. at the Milpitas Library. The screening will be followed by a community discussion with commissioner about climate change and its impacts on the community."

SVCTE registration for 2026-27 opens Jan. 20. Nearly 1,500 grade 10-12 students from over 45 Santa Clara County schools enroll annually to earn college credit, industry certifications, and real-world experience through internships, pre-apprenticeships, and projects. SVCTE is open to county students, provides free Milpitas Unified transportation, and requires registration via home high school counselors. New courses include AI engineering (intelligent system design, Python coding, machine learning) and a metals technology pre-apprenticeship with access to a Field Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship authorized by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. A free screening of "Youth vs. Gov" on Jan. 31 at the Milpitas Library will include a community discussion and refreshments.

Read at The Mercury News