CTE Pathways

Monrovia Unified School District offers various engaging Career Tech Ed pathways that connect high school classes to industry certifications, internships, college, and careers. Career exploration at our middle schools takes place in the Paxton Patterson STEM labs. When students promote to Monrovia High School, they have multiple CTE options to develop soft skills, prepare to pass industry-recognized certifications, and develop skills in automotive, game design, sports medicine, video production, graphic design, and engineering.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Paula Hart Rodas - (626) 471-2034

[email protected]

Automotive Science

Games and Simulation Pathway

The Digital Studies Academy (DSA) is focused on providing quality tech education to students at MHS in preparation for a career in digital media. The academy has three primary tracks focused on various skills necessary to operate within a digital economy.

These tracks are Software Engineering and Game Design, Digital Video, and Graphic Design. Students will have the opportunity to utilize the skills they have gained in a final masterclass that focuses on preparing a student portfolio of finished products that will set them apart from other candidates as they prepare to enter the workforce or higher education.

Graphic Design

This pathway gives students opportunities to learn about graphic and digital design. In class, they'll get hands-on experience creating new designs from scratch and the fundamentals of graphic design. This is an excellent option for students wanting to know more about careers in the design world.

What students will learn:

Design skills
3-D software programs
Graphics programs
Photography
Digital media tools

Career opportunities:

Graphic Design
Printing
Business
Sales
Marketing

Project Lead the Way Engineering

Sports Medicine

This pathway gives students opportunities to learn about recovery and treatment of the body. In class, they'll get hands-on experience performing different medical treatments for sports injuries and more. This is an excellent option for students wanting to know more about careers in the sports medicine field.

What students will learn:

Medical terminology
CPR/First Aid
Body systems
Diseases
Athletic training support

Career opportunities:

Doctor
Nurse
Physical Therapist
Paramedic
Ultrasound Technologist

Video Production