CTE Partnerships
Become a CTE Partner to Support SPS Students!
SPS requires strong Industry Partners to offer the Career Connected Learning that makes a CTE program so unique.
CTE is looking for Partners to:
- participate in career fairs
- visit a classroom or schools as a career speaker
- participate in the classroom as an industry expert volunteer
- open work locations for workplace tour or field trip
- offer a job shadow experience
- offer an internship, a registered apprenticeship, or a clinical experience
Interested in being a CTE Partner?
Complete the Partnership Interest Form and select the career activities or programs you are interested in. A member of our CTE Team will contact you to discuss your selection and help you to engage with students and teachers.
Career Activities and Programs
Career Connected Learning ensures that every student can combine classroom learning and workplace skills to build their confidence and be successful after they graduate.
Exploratory career programs or activities provide exposure to jobs and industries as early as elementary school. These activities are designed to promote awareness of careers, workplace norms and employer expectations, as well as personal interests and aptitudes for students.
Advance programs provide academic skills and hands-on experience to prepare for future jobs. Activities are designed to provide an in-depth discovery of a particular career and the development of the skills and understanding of the education or training needed in a particular industry or occupation.
Below are a list of programs that you can participate in.
Why Get Involved?
Below are a few benefits for Employers when they engage with students:
- Community Involvement- Help strengthen communities for a stronger economic future.
- Help shape the future workforce- Enhance School curriculum to match what the workforce needs.
- Expose students to your industry and the benefits of productive work.
- Observe students’ potential for “long-term” job opportunities after High School.
- Build relationships with youth and potentially increase retention rates by creating a positive experience.
- Gain pre-trained future employees- save time training future employees when hired.
- Students provide access to a fresh point of view.
- Build leadership and supervisory skills among your current workers.
Contact Twinkle Familiare at tafamiliare@seattleschools.org or CareerConnected@seattleschools.org to learn more.