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What is Career Technical Education?

Empowering Poway Unified students with academic, technical, and employability skills through hands-on learning, internships, and college-credit options.

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          Get Real World Skills                     Internships and Work Experience                    College Credit and Industry Certifications
Why choose Poway CTE?
  • Boost career readiness with practical and technical training.
  • Engage in project-based learning to master problem-solving and teamwork.
  • Graduate with certifications that give you a jumpstart on higher education and careers.
  • Benefit from a graduation rate that is higher than national averages.