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
Warren Rising Seniors Earn Spots in Elite NASA and MIT Summer Opportunities
Warren High School is proud to celebrate two exceptional rising seniors, Alexandria Fuentes and Amy Flores, who have earned spots in some of the nation’s most prestigious and competitive STEM programs. Selected from thousands of applicants, these Class of 2027 students will spend their summer learning alongside top scientists, engineers, and peers from across the country at NASA and MIT. Their achievements reflect not only their dedication and talent, but the bright future ahead as they take their learning beyond the classroom and into real-world innovation.
Honoring the Best of Warren: The 2026 Golden Bear Awards
An unforgettable night. 259 student honorees. One Grand Golden Bear whose achievements inspired an entire community. The 2026 Golden Bear Awards celebrated the students who embody excellence and the promise of what is possible at Warren.
A Historic Season for our Warren Warbots
This season, the Warren Warbots FRC team has reached levels of success never before achieved in program history. By finishing undefeated and being crowned event champions on Sunday, March 29, the team confirmed what this season has shown time and time again: this is a historic year. With multiple blue banners and top rankings at both the state and global level, the 2026 season stands as the most successful season the Warbots have ever had.