Let’s be honest, we all want to have rewarding and fulfilling careers. A founding principle of SIATech is the idea that we integrate academics with technology training. It is even the origin or our name - the School for Integrated Academics and Technologies!
Job training for SIATech students continues through our partnership with Job Corps in our classroom-based program and through WIOA workforce development agencies for our independent study sites.
Our SIATech independent study campuses offer career pathways and career technical education (CTE) courses. Career pathways refer to a series of connected educational and professional experiences and opportunities that students can pursue to progress in a particular field or industry. They often involve a combination of education and training, work-based learning experiences (such as internships or apprenticeships), certifications or credentials, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement and are designed to provide students with the necessary skills and qualifications to meet the requirements of specific occupations or industries.
SIATech is the proud recipient of Career Technical Education Incentive and K-12 Strong Workforce Program grants. The career pathways funded by these grants combine robust career exploration, comprehensive career and academic counseling, dual enrollment, and work-based learning opportunities with CTE coursework to prepare SIATech graduates to successfully transition to postsecondary employment and education.
SIATech's CTE teachers and staff are qualified through a combination of education, industry experience, ongoing professional development, and a passion for equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. They provide practical, hands-on instruction that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, preparing students for a variety of career pathways. of specific occupations or industries.
Paxton/Patterson College & Career Ready Labs are available at SIATech schools. They provide the best college and career preparation for America’s youth. Our learning systems engage students with problem-based, real-world technology. We empower students to discover their interests and aptitudes, along the pathway to post-secondary success. Our unique programs concentrate on STEM Education, Health Science Careers, and Architecture & Construction. We also carry the most respected line of tools, equipment, supplies and furniture for schools.
At SIATech, there are currently five pathways available across all Independent Study sites: Public and Community Health, Software and Systems Development, Entrepreneurship / Self-Employment, Operations, and Business Management. See the table below for more info about the available pathways and possible careers.
Job Corps is an outstanding free Department of Labor program that has been around for more than 60 years and has centers across the country. SIATech is the high school on the Job Corps centers in Inland Empire, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Jose. (add links to their pages) There are various job trades at each of the centers, and Job Corps offers residential options. If you are 16-24 years old and interested in a robust in-person training program, Job Corps is a great place to consider. Students enroll directly with Job Corps and once enrolled, they can choose to complete school in our SIATech classrooms located on the center. Check out the Job Corps center closest to you!
