Saratoga 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 opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Nearly 1,500 students in grades 10-12 from over 45 schools in Santa Clara County enroll each year, earning college credit and industry certifications and gaining real-world experience and 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."

"Santa Clara County libraries are hosting over 200 free events as part of their 2026 season of Silicon Valley Reads. Silicon Valley Reads is an annual community engagement program presented by the Santa Clara County library District, Santa Clara County Office of Education and San Jose Public Library in collaboration with other public libraries, community colleges and universities and community organizations."

Registration for the 2026-27 school year at the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) center opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Nearly 1,500 students in grades 10–12 from over 45 Santa Clara County schools enroll each year, earning college credit, industry certifications and hands-on experience for higher education or careers. SVCTE accepts Santa Clara County students and provides free transportation to and from Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District schools. Students register through their home high school counselor. New courses include an AI engineering course teaching intelligent system design, Python coding and machine learning, and a metals technology course offering a Field Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship program authorized by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. A full course catalog is available online.

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