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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

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CTE programs empower students to develop leadership, academic, and technical skills needed in the global economy for continuous learning and workforce success.

In Deer Valley Unified School District Career and Technical Education:

  • Be career and college ready! Work individually and in teams to develop the expertise, confidence, and skills for today's top careers.
  • Learn from experts! Connect with experienced and qualified instructors to acquire professional, technical, and academic skills for high-demand careers.
  • Fund your future! Use your career-tech experience to earn an above-average wage, pay for advanced training, and make money for college.

Learn more about our current CTE programs and the campuses that host them here.

February is National CTE Month!

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Recent DVUSD CTE Highlights:

  • FBLA Region 3 Conference (SOHS - 13-Gold medals, 7 -Silver medals, 17- Bronze medals) (MRHS  - 35- Gold Medals, 27-Silver Medals, 22- Bronze Medals).
  • DECA District 2 Conference (MRHS - 12 Gold Medals, 8 - Silver Medals, 9 - Bronze Medals, 48 Test Medals) (DVHS - 2 Overall Medalists) (BCHS- 25 Overall Medalists including 3 first place overall event winners).
  • HOSA State Qualifiers - Over 100 DVUSD Nursing and Sports Medicine students from DVHS, MRHS, and SOHS qualified for state competition through regional competition and online state testing.
  • Kudos to business partner Sundt Construction for partnering with the BGHS Construction Tech Program to support students in mastering Carpentry skills this month.
  • Avenue 27  and the CTE Ambassadors hosted the Parent Organization President's luncheon at BGHS showcasing exceptional cuisine and the CTE experience.
  • Thank you to Honor Health for coming aboard as a business partner hosting Nursing clinical rotations in Spring 2025 as well as Mayo Clinic for conducting mock interviews with Nursing students and offering priority hiring to our future CNA's.
  • And a shout out to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, TSMC, West-MEC, Elevate Ed AZ/the Greater Phoenix Chamber, and Banner Health for their continued financial and/or educational support in advancing opportunities for DVUSD students in high-wage high demand careers including Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, and Construction Trades!

See CTE!

CTE Information

Non-discrimination Notice

The Deer Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. For any inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Superintendent's Department: 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Or call 623-445-5000.


This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s).

Tony Galietti, District Title IX Coordinator, 623-445-4981

Dr. Melissa McCusker, 504 Coordinator, 623-445-4941


No discriminación Aviso

El Deer Valley Unified School District no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas y actividades. Para cualquier consulta sobre política antidiscriminatoria póngase en contacto con el Departamento del Superintendente, 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. 623-445-5000.

Este anuncio se proporcionan como requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, la Ley contra la Discriminación por Edad de 1975, y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990. Preguntas, quejas o peticiones de información adicional en relación con estas leyes se pueden remitir a la autoridad coordinadora(s).

Tony Galietti, Distrito Coordinador del Título IX, 623-445-4981

Dr. Melissa McCusker, 504 Coordinator, 623-445-4941

CTE Department Leadership

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Career & Technical Education Manager
Jayme Fitzpatrick
623-445-4920

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Career & Technical Education Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Specialist

Debby Kidwell

623-445-4918

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Full contact list including campus department coordinators

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DECA International Career Development Conference Winners


Deer Valley Career & Technical Education in the news


DVUSD Annual Performance Measures Report


Arizona's State Standards for CTE Programs


CTE TECHNICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENTS (TSAS)