Career Technical Education
Relevant Education for a Lifetime
Career Technical Education courses integrate academics in a rigorous and relevant curriculum. It provides students with an opportunity to acquire real-life skills to prepare them for successful, continuing education or entry-level career positions.
CTE Pathway Benefits:
- Certifications in software programs
- College credit opportunities
- Participation in SkillsUSA
Learn More: CTE Pathways at Warren
Each CTE Pathway is industry-focused and usually consists of 2-3 courses. The last course in the pathway is the capstone. When students complete a course they may receive college credit or receive an industry certificate. Click on each industry below to see details about the courses and outcomes.
Audio & Music Production
Audiovisual Tech Support
Biomedical
Construction
Education
Engineering
Film & Video
Fire Science
Food Science & Culinary Arts
Game Programming
Machining & Forming
Makeup Artistry
Sports Medicine
Welding
Why Participate in CTE?
- Explore career interests and goals
- Learn employability and job skills
- Create a personal portfolio
- Obtain work experience and on-the-job-training
- Prepare for advanced career training
- Receive high school credits
- Compete in industry competitions
Career Technical Education at Downey Unified School District
What this means for parents…
Your student will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to successfully transition from school to career and beyond.
According to the Department of Labor, statistics show that skilled trade people can earn more money than people with master’s degrees. We believe that by integrating career technical education into the academic curriculum, students will see the connection and value between an education and career technical training.
Ultimately, students will be able to pursue rewarding and well-paying jobs and/or continue their education in college or a technical school.
What this means for middle school students…
In addition to your college prep classes at Warren, you have the opportunity to experience hands-on training in a specific career area to see if you really want to invest your time to become an architect, chef, or hotel manager after you graduate.
Contact your counselor to enroll.
Questions: raqperez@dusd.net
CTE News & Announcements
Future Bears. Current Families. One BIG Warren, CA Showcase!
WEDNESDAY | MARCH 4TH | 5PM-8PM
Future Freshman Night and our Open House Showcase shine a spotlight on everything that makes Warren special. Families tour classrooms, meet the incredible teachers and coaches who shape our community, and experience the energy our students bring to every program and pathway. It is a night that shows what it means to be part of the Warren family and we hope to see YOU there! GO BEARS!
Learn, Build, and Create in the Construction Technology CTE Pathway
From plans to projects, Warren High’s CTE Construction Pathway gives students the chance to learn by doing. Students build skills, confidence, and career awareness through authentic construction experiences. With standout projects like a student built mobile stage, record participation in SkillsUSA, and growing partnerships with industry leaders, this pathway is helping students build skills, confidence, and real futures.
Cooking Up Careers in our CTE Culinary Arts Pathway
Warren High School’s Culinary Arts Program gives students hands-on training in a professional kitchen and on our very own Warren Food Truck. Our students gain real-world experience through catering events, classroom diners, and mobile food service operations. Plus, they compete in SkillsUSA and ProStart competitions, earn college credit, and prepare for careers as chefs, bakers, or restaurant managers. Many graduates continue their education at top culinary schools and universities nationwide – yes, chef!