Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation
Strengthening economic development and student success through innovative ideas and initiatives for the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Donate NowINNOVATION IN EDUCATION
A non-profit organization aimed at improving the lives and economy of our community by supporting and inspiring transformative education opportunities. Our efforts support three proven initiatives of the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education: SLO Partners, The Arts, and K-12 Technical Education.
SLO PARTNERS
SLO Partners is a leading provider of career upskilling and modern apprenticeship programs in California and a winner of the 2020 CA Partnership for Industry and Education award. Formed in 2014, its mission is to create accelerated career-pathways allowing residents to earn head-of-household incomes, while simultaneously solving a skilled talent shortage for local, growing businesses.
THE ARTS
We are committed to preserving and promoting the arts in education. An education system that teaches critical thinking and how to creatively approach problems and challenges, equips students for long-term career development and success in our rapidly changing global economy. Our goal is to help all students become lifelong learners and enthusiasts of the arts and to envision the limitless possibilities available to each student.
Career Technical Education (CTE)
The technical, academic and employability skills that students gain through CTE courses in SLO County public high schools are essential for college and career success. Career Technical Education Improves Student Achievement in High School, College, and Career.
SLO PARTNERS
About Us
Investing in SLO Partners enables the organization to provide meaningful training opportunities to local residents. We focus on intensive upskilling programs including: Software Development, Software Testing, IT Networking, Precision Manufacturing and Digital Marketing. Together, these have produced over 150 career opportunities in SLO County in tech and manufacturing roles creating a $5M local annual economic impact. Residents who complete a SLO Partners boot camp, typically see a 30% salary increase within six months of completion.
THE ARTS
The Importance of the Arts
“We need to recognize fine arts classes as core aspects of the academic curriculum rather than as merely “add-ons” or “feel-good” electives. Research is clear in indicating that students at all grade levels should be required to study the fine arts. In order to increase student opportunities, we should assure that funding for arts education in our schools is maintained or expanded. Ongoing maintenance of funding is necessary to continue the positive relationships between arts education and student learning as identified in the research literature.”
-Dr. James J. Brescia, San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
About Us
The technical, academic and employability skills that students gain through CTE courses in SLO County public high schools are essential for college and career success. Career Technical Education Improves Student Achievement in High School, College, and Career.
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education supports our local public high school’s Technical Education (CTE) pathways through additional funding and professional support for teachers and administrators.
STORIES & NEWS
Diversity in Technology
Jobs in technology offer some of the highest salaries available, yet less than 20% of women hold these innfluential roles. We’re aiming to make computing education accessible to all.
Rewarding Careers on the Central Coast
The Central Coast can be a challenging job market, but with the help of the SLO Partners Apprenticeship program, many are finding that rewarding careers are within reach.
Demand for Tech Workers on the Rise Despite COVID-19
SLO Partners is working to directly tackle some of these issues caused by COVID-19 by training locals with skills currently in demand by local businesses.
SLO Partner Wins CA Workforce Award
The non-profit has been recognized for developing local talent pipelines in Software, Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing.
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Office
3350 Education Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Contact Us
- info@sloctefoundation.org
- (805)-543-7732