All across Canyon School District, students are working through real time scenarios with local businesses, and gaining hands-on experience through Career and Technical Education, or CTE classes and programs.

For the last week of CTE Month, we sat down with Canyons CTE Director Janet Goble and Alta High’s CTE Coordinator Stephanie Morgan to take a deeper dive into the opportunities available to students across the District. 

“The mission of Canyons School District is to ensure every student will graduate college-and career-ready,” says Goble. “Not only are they getting the academic side of things, but they will also be able to qualify for a job. We’re lucky that our students get to have a whole range of experience.”

From internships to job shadows, to networking and student-run programs and competitions, Canyons teachers are working to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed, no matter what path they choose after college. 

Episode Chapters

00:48 Overview of CTE Programs

Our experts explain CTE and the many opportunities in place for Canyons students, regardless of their end goal after high school.

02:47 Hands-On Learning Experiences

We hear how CTE goes beyond the foundations of learning, providing the hands-on learning experience that will help students later in life. 

06:05 Job Placements and Internships

Goble and Morgan tell us about the partnerships the District has with local businesses and how they work to provide job placement and internships for students.

14:21 Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)

We discuss the student-run programs and other opportunities for students to participate in, including a shoutout to the 47 DECA students who placed top 3 in the state competition.

19:13 The Impact of CTE on Students

Our experts share their favorite success stories of students who have taken CTE courses or participated in the many programs available across the District.