Career & Technical Education (CTE)
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 allows students to:
- Be career and college ready! Students 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 their future! Students will use their 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 below, or apply now today.
DVUSD CTE Programs
- Accounting
- Air Force JROTC
- Bioscience
- Construction Technologies
- Culinary Arts
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Communications
- Early Childhood Education
- Education Professions
- Engineering
- Film and TV Production
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Hospitality Management
- Interior Design
- Law and Public Safety
- Marketing
- Nursing Services
- Software and App Design
- Sports Medicine
- Stagecraft
Accounting
Accounting
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Experience powerful business simulations while applying key financial strategies for individuals, student-run businesses, and corporations
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Investigate dynamic careers in sports, forensic, and entertainment accounting
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Create business solutions using interactive software and effective techniques, leading to sound money management
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (SOHS, Aspire - Deer Valley's Online Learning Academy)
- Accounting (9-12)
- Dual Enrollment (9-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor ACC109 – Intro to Accounting Concepts (3 credits)
- Advanced Accounting (10-12) Prerequisite: Accounting
- Dual Enrollment (10-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor. ACC115 – Computerized Accounting (2 credits)
- Accounting - VITA Certification (11-12) Prerequisite: Advanced Accounting
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CTE Internship (12)
- Prerequisite: Advanced Accounting (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Accounting Standards
Campuses
that offer this program:
Aspire
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Careers
Expanded opportunities and competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
FBLA brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. For more information, visit FBLA and FBLA Arizona.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.
All About Accounting
Air Force JROTC
Air Force JROTC
- Explore aviation and the science of flight by operating high-tech drones, launching rockets, and constructing airplanes
- Develop leadership and personal survival skills while investigating military, aviation, and engineering careers
- Execute precision color guard and drill team exercises, community service projects, and cadet-run missions
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, further education, and advanced military rank
Competitive Advantages
- National Competitions
- Service Academy Appointments
- Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (DVHS, SOHS)
- Air Force JROTC 1-2 (9-12)
- Air Force JROTC 3-4 (10-12)
- Air Force JROTC 5-6 (11-12)
- Air Force JROTC 7-8 (12)
All About AFJROTC
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Campuses that offer this program:
Deer Valley High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Bioscience
Bioscience
- Experience hands-on activities in forensics, disease research, prosthetics, and medical disaster drills
- Use cutting-edge technology to design innovative solutions for today’s most pressing health challenges
- Design, conduct, and analyze a wide range of scientific experiments to solve medical mysteries
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (MRHS)
- Human Body Systems H (10-12) Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences H
- Medical Interventions H (11-12) Prerequisite: Human Body Systems H
- Biomedical Innovation H (12) Prerequisite: Medical interventions H
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Human Body Systems H, Medical Interventions H, or Biomedical Innovation H (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Bioscience Standards
All About Bioscience
Kim Rodgers, MRHS Bioscience Teacher, participates in high-tech medical simulations to bring back relevance to her program for her future healthcare professionals!
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
HOSA is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. For more information, visit HOSA and Arizona HOSA.
Campuses that offer this program:
Mountain Ridge High School
Project Lead the Way
PLTW is a United States non-profit organization that develops hands-on, project-based science, technology, engineering, and math curricula for use by elementary, middle, and high schools.
Construction Technologies
Construction Technologies
- Design, manage, and build a variety of structures from concept to completion.
- Explore and develop techniques in Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical.
- Operate professional equipment and power tools for all aspects of construction.
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (BGHS)
- Construction Technologies (9-12)
- Advanced Construction Technologies (10-12) Prerequisite: Construction Technologies
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Construction Technologies
ADE State Standards: https://www.azed.gov/cte/construction/
All About Construction Technologies
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
OSHA 10 – Construction Industry
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Construction Technologies
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) – Core
Student Organization
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
BGHS expands CTE to offer Construction Trades
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
- Craft traditional and innovative foods using flames, knives, and creative chemistry
- Cook alongside professional chefs in modern commercial kitchens preparing appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts
- Operate a fast-paced upscale restaurant serving creative cuisine providing a unique dining experience
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses
- Culinary Arts (9-12)
- Advanced Culinary Arts (10-12) Prerequisite: Culinary Arts
- Restaurant and Dining Room Management (11-12) Prerequisite: Advanced Culinary Arts
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Culinary Arts (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Culinary Arts Standards
All About Culinary Arts
Sample Avenue 27 Holiday Menu
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information, please visit FCCLA and FCCLA Arizona
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
- Become a digital defender by learning the secrets to protect data, networks, and systems from online threats
- Protect networks and explore the secrets of ethical hacking in a rapidly evolving and high-paying industry
- Dive into thrilling simulations to protect companies and government organizations from ransomware attacks, intrusion detection, and financial losses.
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- College Credit
Sequence of Courses (SOHS)
- AP Cybersecurity 1: Network Fundamentals (9-12) Prerequisite: AP Computer Science A recommended, not required
- AP Cybersecurity 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals (10-12) Prerequisite: AP Cybersecurity 1: Network Fundamentals
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: AP Cybersecurity 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Network Security Standards
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
FBLA brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. For more information, visit FBLA and FBLA Arizona.
Campuses that offer this program:
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Digital Communications
Digital Communications
- Collaborate with peers to publish digital media, articles, and school newspapers
- Master the art of interviewing, writing, publication design, and photojournalism
- Create a professional portfolio showcasing digital photography, print, and social media
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (MRHS, SOHS)
- Introduction to Digital Communications (Journalism) (9-12)
- Advanced Digital Communications (Journalism) (10-12) Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Communications
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Digital Communications (concurrent or previously completed)
All About Digital Communications
Student Organization
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
Careers![]()
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
ACP - Graphic design & illustration using Adobe Illustrator
ACP - Print & digital media publication using Adobe InDesign
ACP - Visual design using Photoshop
Campuses that offer this program:
Mountain Ridge High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
- Experience teaching by creating fun and engaging activities for preschoolers
- Operate an interactive preschool program that delivers hands-on learning to prepare children for kindergarten
- Plan and teach lessons that enhance a child’s intellectual and physical development while achieving essential academic and social behaviors
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, SOHS)
- Early Childhood Education (9-12) Dual Enrollment (9-12) - Availability can vary by campus & instructor. ECH176 - Child Development (3 credits)
- Advanced Early Childhood Education (10-12) Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education Dual Enrollment (10-12) - Availability can vary by campus & instructor.
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Early Childhood Education (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Early Childhood Education Standards
All About Early Childhood Education
Careers
Expanded opportunities and competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Campuses that offer this program:
Boulder Creek High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information please visit FCCLA and FCCLA Arizona
Education Professions
Education Professions
- Experience the rewards of shaping the intellectual and physical development of children while achieving essential academic and social behaviors.
- Teach, coach, and motivate students for educational success alongside professional educators in a variety of school environments
- Design, develop, and implement creative instructional lessons that promote student engagement and achievement
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS)
- Education Professions (9-12)
- Advanced Education Professions (10-12)
- Prerequisite: Education Professions
- Dual Enrollment (10-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor. EDU221 – Introduction to Education (3 credits)
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Education Professions (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Education Professions Standards
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information please visit FCCLA and FCCLA Arizona
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
All About Education Professions
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Boulder Creek High School
Deer Valley High School
Mountain Ridge High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Engineering
Engineering
- Design and build rockets, robots, and solar-powered cars using cutting-edge digital design and 3D printing technologies
- Invent solutions for complex engineering challenges from concept to completion
- Visualize and construct 3D models and prototypes using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Computer-Aided Machining (CAM) technologies
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, MRHS)
- Introduction to Engineering Design (9-12)
- Principles of Engineering H (10-12) Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design
- Digital Electronics H (11-12) Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering H (11-12) Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
- Civil Engineering H (11-12) (BCHS) Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
- Engineering Design and Development (12) Prerequisite: Aerospace Engineering, Digital Electronics, or permission of instructor
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Aerospace or Engineering Design and Development (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Engineering Standards
All About Engineering
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Project Lead the Way
PLTW is a United States non-profit organization that develops hands-on, project-based science, technology, engineering, and math curricula for use by elementary, middle, and high schools.
Campuses that offer this program:
Boulder Creek High School
Mountain Ridge High School
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
Film and TV Production
Film and TV
- Develop, produce, and deliver creative video and audio projects for TV, film, and commercial broadcast
- Work individually and in teams to create dynamic films, documentaries, music videos, sportscasts, and newscasts
- Operate professional camera gear, hardware, and software while crafting an impressive portfolio
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, BGHS, MRHS, SOHS, Aspire - Deer Valley's Online Learning Academy)
- Media Productions (9-12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. CIS120DK – Introduction to Digital Video Editing (3 credits) CIS140 – Survey of Multimedia Technology (2 credits)
- Intermediate Media Productions (10-12) Prerequisite: Media Productions Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. CIS220DK – Advanced Digital Video Production (3 credits) CIS120DL – Digital Video Compositing/After Effects (3 credits)
- Advanced Media Productions (11-12) Prerequisite: Intermediate Media Productions
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Intermediate or Advanced Media Productions (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Media Production Standards
All About Film and TV Production
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
ACA - Digital video using Adobe Premiere Pro
ACA - Graphic design & illustration using Adobe Illustrator
ACA - Visual effects & motion graphics using Adobe After Effects
ACP - Visual design using Photoshop
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Boulder Creek High School
Mountain Ridge High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Finance
Finance
- Generate strategies for effective financial planning, risk analysis, insurance purchases, real estate investments, and cash management
- Discover how to achieve personal wealth and financial freedom using the stock market and proven investment strategies
- Conduct a wide range of cash and banking transactions during the daily operation of a student-run business
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (BCHS)
- Financial Services and Money Management (9-12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. GBS132 - Personal and Family Financial Security
- Advanced Financial Services and Money Management (10-12) Prerequisite: Financial Services and Money Management
- Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. GBS157 - Insurance Industry Profession
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Finance and Money Management (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Finance Standards
All About Finance
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. For more information, visit www.deca.org and www.azdeca.org.
Campuses that offer this program:
Boulder Creek High School
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
- Express your unique vision while mastering the art of design, digital graphics, and photo manipulation
- Interpret client needs to deliver dynamic visual communications for student-run businesses and industry partners
- Showcase your creative design abilities through a professional portfolio of print and digital products
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
- College Credit
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS)
- Graphic Design (9-12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor CIS120DB - Adobe Illustrator (3 credits) CIS120DF - Adobe Photoshop (3 credits)
- Intermediate Graphic Design (10-12) Prerequisite: Graphic Design Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. CIS138DA - Desktop Design & Publishing using Adobe InDesign (3 credits)
- Advanced Graphic Design (11-12) Prerequisite: Intermediate Graphic Design
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Intermediate or Advanced Graphic Design (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Graphic Design Standards
All About Graphic Design
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
ACA - Digital video using Adobe Premiere Pro
ACA - Graphic design & illustration using Adobe Illustrator
ACA - Visual effects & motion graphics using Adobe After Effects
ACP - Visual design using Photoshop
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Boulder Creek High School
Deer Valley High School
Mountain Ridge High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management
- Experience the exciting world of tourism, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment through a wide variety of roles
- Team with professionals to provide exceptional customer service, event planning, and catering support
- Operate a for-profit business, run by students to produce, market, and sell quality products
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Internships/Scholarships
- Certifications
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS)
- Hospitality Management (9-12)
- Advanced Hospitality Management (10-12) Prerequisite: Hospitality Management
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Hospitality Management (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Hospitality Management Standards
All About Hospitality
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. For more information, visit www.deca.org and www.azdeca.org.
Campuses that offer this program:
Deer Valley High School
Interior Design
Interior Design
Interior Design
- Integrate design elements, furnishings, and building materials using 3D models to create upscale residential and commercial spaces.
- Collaborate with professionals to develop dynamic presentation boards to introduct creative concepts to clients
- Develop a strong foundation in sustainable and eco-friendly designs applying innovative concepts and trends
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Internships
- Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (SOHS)
- Interior Architectural Design (9-12)
- Advanced Interior Architectural Design (10-12) Prerequisite: Interior Architectural Design
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Interior Architectural Design (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Interior Design Standards
Video
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education. For more information please visit FCCLA and FCCLA Arizona
Campuses that offer this program:
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Law and Public Safety
Law and Public Safety
- Perform law enforcement operations such as SWAT, crime scene investigation, arrest procedures, suspect interrogation, and threat assessment
- Strengthen your mind and body through rigorous mental and physical training, including advanced self-defense tactics
- Apply state and federal laws in the criminal justice system to the critical roles of police, corrections, and rehabilitation
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (BGHS)
- Law Enforcement (9-12)
- Advanced Law Enforcement (10-12) Prerequisite: Law Enforcement
- Law Enforcement Cadet (11-12) Prerequisite: Advanced Law Enforcement Dual Enrollment (11-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor. AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
- CTE Internship (12)Prerequisite: Advanced Law Enforcement (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Law Enforcement Standards
All About Law and Public Safety
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
Psychological First Aid
Certified Protection Officer
Security Guard Certification (Arizona Department of Public Safety)
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
Video
Marketing
Marketing
- Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating student-run businesses in a competitive marketplace
- Experience a wide range of strategies for branding, promoting, and delivering products or services
- Create and present powerful marketing and management plans for dynamic advertising campaigns
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Internships/Scholarships
- Certifications
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, Aspire - Deer Valley's Online Learning Academy)
- Marketing (9-12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. MKT271 – Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- Advanced Marketing (10-12) Prerequisite: Marketing Dual Enrollment (10-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor.
- MGT253 – Owning and Operating a Small Business (3 credits)
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Entrepreneurship or Entertainment Marketing (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Marketing Standards
All About Marketing
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. For more information, visit www.deca.org and www.azdeca.org.
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials through CTE programs.
Campuses that offer this program:
Aspire - Deer Valley's Online Learning Academy
Barry Goldwater High School
Boulder Creek High School
Deer Valley High School
Mountain Ridge High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Nursing Services
Nursing Services
- Work as a team member alongside medical professionals in a rewarding clinical environment
- Deliver high-quality patient care while helping others in long-term care and hospital settings
- Practice clinical skills, terminology, and ethical behavior for a lifelong career in healthcare
Career Focus
- Prepared for AZ Board of Nursing Licensure, immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Clinicals
- Certifications
- College Credit
Sequence of Courses (DVHS)
- Introduction to Health Care Careers (10-12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. HCC145 – Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals (3 credits) HCC130 - Fundamentals in Healthcare Delivery (3 credits)
- Introduction to Nursing Professions (12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. NUR158 – Nurse Assisting (4.5 credits)
ADE Nursing Standards
All About Nursing
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials and dual enrollment college credit through CTE programs.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
HOSA is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. For more information, visit HOSA and Arizona HOSA.
Campuses that offer this program:
Deer Valley High School
Software and App Design
Software and App Design
- Power the modern world by writing code for apps, games, cybersecurity, and websites using advanced programming languages
- Express your creativity and unlock solutions to complex problems through the universal language of computers
- Interpret client needs to design creative, eye-catching, and responsive websites and mobile apps
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SOHS, Aspire - Deer Valley's Online Learning Academy)
- Software & App Design(9-12)
- Dual Enrollment (9-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor. CIS159: Visual Basic (3 credits) CIS133DA: Internet/Web Level I (3 credits) CIS166AA: JavaScript (3 credits)
- AP Computer Science Principles: Availability can vary by campus and instructor Advanced Software & App Design Prerequisite: Software and App Design
- Dual Enrollment (10-12): Availability can vary by campus & instructor. CIS162AB: C++ (3 credits) CIS163AA - Java Programming Level 1 (3 credits)
- AP Computer Science A: Availability can vary by campus and instructor
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Software & App Design (concurrent or previously completed)
- Additional Capstone Courses Offered at BCHS and DVHS
ADE Software & App Design Standards
All About Software and App Design
Supe Scoop with Software and App Students
DVUSD CTE Software and App Program and CodeHS Case Study
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Information Technology Specialist - JAVA
CompTIA – A+ 220-1101 & 220-1102
CompTIA – IT Fundamentals
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
FBLA brings business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. For more information, visit FBLA and FBLA Arizona.
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Boulder Creek High School
Deer Valley High School
Mountain Ridge High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
- Execute customized emergency action plans as a first responder to catastrophic events
- Examine, prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries by using advanced techniques while consulting with medical professionals
- Coach and motivate clients, athletes, and patients using progressive exercise techniques and equipment
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- College Credit
- Certifications
- Internships/Scholarships
Sequence of Courses (BGHS, DVHS, SOHS)
- Introduction to Sports Medicine (9-12) Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. HES154 -First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (3 credits) HES271 –Intro to Sports Medicine (3 credits)
- Advanced Sports Medicine (10-12) Prerequisite: Sports Medicine Dual Enrollment: Availability can vary by campus & instructor. HES275 - Prevention and Therapeutic Interventions in Sports Medicine (3 credits)
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (11-12) SOHS Prerequisite: Advanced Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy Technician (11-12) SOHS Prerequisite: Advanced Sports Medicine
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Sports Medicine (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Sports Medicine Standards
All About Sports Medicine
Campuses that offer this program:
Barry Goldwater High School
Deer Valley High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
DVUSD Sports Medicine in the News
Cronkite News - "Athletic trainers have become a common occurrence at high schools in Arizona, but there are three at Sandra Day O’Connor. The school is also home to a million-dollar facility that helps teach students how to become athletic trainers themselves." - Larsen, Zachary (2021, May 10). Sandra Day O'Connor's Athletic Trainers/Sports Medicine Program | CRONKITE NEWS.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
HOSA is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. For more information, visit HOSA and Arizona HOSA.
Stagecraft
Stagecraft
- Stretch your creativity and discover what it takes to bring a full-scale theatrical production to life
- Construct, paint, and decorate elaborate sets and props using commercial power tools and artistry
- Design lighting, sound, special effects and costumes to enhance productions
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Competitive Advantages
- Internships
- Scholarships
- National Competitions
Sequence of Courses (DVHS, SOHS)
- Stagecraft (10-12)
- Advanced Stagecraft (11-12) Prerequisite: Stage Production
- CTE Internship (12) Prerequisite: Advanced Stage Production (concurrent or previously completed)
ADE Stagecraft Standards
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Careers
Expanded opportunities and a competitive advantage that career-focused education delivers.
Certifications
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
For more information, visit SkillsUSA and Arizona SkillsUSA.
Campuses that offer this program:
Deer Valley High School
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
DVUSD Career and Technical Student Organization Success
- DVUSD FBLA (BCHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
- DVUSD DECA (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
- DVUSD FCCLA (BCHS. BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
- DVUSD HOSA (BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
- DVUSD SKILLSUSA (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
DVUSD FBLA (BCHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
FBLA National Leadership Conference 2025
Sandra Day O'Connor High School had a successful trip out to Anaheim, CA, for the National FBLA Conference. Aidan Young placed 7th in Securities and Investments, and Charles McCue placed 2nd in Financial Statement Analysis! Congratulations on these amazing accomplishments. Special thanks go out to the chaperones, students, and their advisor, Tiffany Kurtz, for their hard work and support! Congratulations, O'Connor FBLA!
FBLA National Leadership Conference 2025
We are so proud of you, Varsheni, on your success at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA! Congratulations to MRHS FBLA! Thank you to Paul Hintz, Advisor, for your support of your FBLA competitors!
Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 Arizona FBLA State Leadership Conference!
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of students from Mountain Ridge High School and Sandra Day O’Connor High School, who competed among the best in the state and made us all proud with their performance, professionalism, and Mountain Lion and Eagle pride! 
Mountain Ridge High School Winners:
- Charan Kausick Avreti – 3rd Place, Public Service
- Nittal Joshi Balamurga – 5th Place, Advertising | 1st Place
- Ayan Bhakta – 1st Place, Entrepreneurship | 2nd Place, Sales Presentation
- Sachin Dhnabalan – 2nd Place, Entrepreneurship | 1st Place, Management Info Systems | 1st Place, Supply Chain
- Alishia Dinse – 5th Place, Public Speaking
- Aashrith Reddy Geetla – 1st Place, Management Info Systems
- Madison Hsu – 2nd Place, Healthcare
- Sehath Jaladi – 1st Place, Accounting 1 | 2nd Place, Accounting 2
- Archit Mishra – 5th Place, Intro to Business Communication
- Ishan Mishra – 3rd Place, Intro to Public Speaking
- Varsheni Muthuvinayagam – 3rd Place, Mobile App | 1st Place, Public Speaking
- Nina Saravanan – 2nd Place, Website Development
- Sujan Shyam Sundar – 5th Place, Help Desk
- Amit Taduri – 2nd Place, Sports and Entertainment Management
- Sekath Velaga – 2nd Place, Intro to Parliamentary Procedure | 2nd Place, Intro to Public Speaking
- Ruthvik Vunna – 2nd Place, Business Law | 1st Place, UX Design
- Saketh Paddala – 4th Place, International Business
- Ridhi Chelekani, Kashvi Rajan, Nureen Khatri – 1st Place, International Business
Sandra Day O’Connor High School Winners:
- Sarah Vaughan – 7th Place, Accounting 1
- Ethan Anastasiadis – 10th Place, Accounting 1
- Adidev Chowdhury – 4th Place, Accounting 2 | 4th Place, Health Care Administration | 5th Place, Spreadsheet Applications
- Aiden Young – 5th Place, Accounting 2 | 4th Place, Financial Math | 3rd Place, Financial Statement Analysis | 4th Place, Social Media Strategies
- Uzayr Ansari – 8th Place, Advertising | 9th Place, Hospitality & Event Management | 10th Place, Public Service Announcement
- Rithvik Kilaru – 2nd Place, Agribusiness | 9th Place, Organizational Leadership
- Olivia Bowen – 8th Place, Agribusiness | 8th Place, Data Analysis
- Hasini Kommineni – 2nd Place, Agribusiness
- Vedant Singh – 2nd Place, Business Communication | 1st Place, Human Resource Management
- Vaughn Smitten – 5th Place, Business Ethics
- Kommineni & Elayaraja – 1st Place, Business Plan
- Kalra & Sayed – 1st Place, Coding & Programming
- Iyer & Kumar – 3rd Place, Coding & Programming
- Chowdhury, Elayaraja, Kommineni – 10th Place, Coding & Programming
- Ashwin Sasikumar – 5th Place, Computer Applications | 8th Place, Introduction to Event Planning | 3rd Place, Introduction to Social Media Strategy
- Kaitlyn Devaney-Samuel – 6th Place, Cybersecurity | 6th Place, Data Analysis | 7th Place, Networking Infrastructures
- Stumpf – 7th Place, Digital Animation
- Elizabeth Young – 2nd Place, Electronic Career Portfolio | 10th Place, Supply Chain Management
- Shin-Nuo Lin – 6th Place, Electronic Career Portfolio
- Hunt & Chowdhury – 2nd Place, Financial Statement Analysis
- Hsin-Ling Cheng – 3rd Place, Future Business Educator
- Delgado Yanez – 5th Place, Hospitality & Event Management
- Singh, Ansari, Kalra – 9th Place, Hospitality & Event Management
- Emily Smitten – 6th Place, Human Resource Management | 8th Place, Organizational Leadership | 8th Place, Public Policy and Advocacy
- Sreejesh & Neelam – 8th Place, Intro to Business Presentation
- Aamir Sayed – 4th Place, Intro to Business Procedures
- Arun, Pawnikar, Sasikumar – 8th Place, Intro to Event Planning | 3rd Place, Intro to Social Media Strategy
- Lakshay Rastogi – 4th Place, Intro to Information Technology
- Adithya Arun – 10th Place, Intro to Parliamentary Procedure
- Gupta, Rastogi, Sajeev – 2nd Place, Intro to Programming
- Choudhari & Sidhwani – 5th Place, Intro to Programming
- Nicole Eom – 6th Place, Network Design | 9th Place, Social Media Strategies
- Davenport & Devaney-Samuel – 6th Place, Data Analysis | 7th Place, Networking Infrastructures
- Singh, Hunt, Ansari – 10th Place, Public Service Announcement
- Charles McCue – 5th Place, Securities and Investments
- Sreejesh, Gupta, Kumar – 4th Place, Website Coding & Development
- Gupta & Sajeev – 4th Place, Website Design
- Gupta, Rastogi, Neelam – 5th Place, Website Design
DVUSD DECA (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
DECA Emerging Leaders Summit 2025
MRHS DECA at the Emerging Leaders Summit!
Our DECA leaders are having an incredible experience at the Emerging Leaders Summit, where they engaged in programs designed to empower, inspire, and prepare them for the year ahead. 
From networking with peers across the region to sharpening leadership skills, collaborating on innovative ideas, and setting bold goals—our Mountain Lions are getting ready to lead, achieve, and excel like never before! 
One of the highlights? A lively boys vs. girls game show—full of laughs, energy, and team spirit. And guess what? The boys took home the win!
Stay tuned… big things are coming from MRHS DECA! 
DVUSD DECA Chapters did well @ the State DECA Conference this past week! Congratulations to our amazing Chapter Advisors and their students!
Deer Valley had 5 out of 11 students place for the International DECA Conference!
Boulder Creek had some great results as well:
-BCHS DECA State competition results:
- -Parker White was awarded a DECA college scholarship!!
-Event Finalists:
- Derrick Boateng
- Josiah DeVries
- Ella Hintze
- Japneet Kaur
- Emily Martin
- Sam Eby
- Team: Andrew Tseng & Dillon Andrews
-Exam Medalists:
- Josiah DeVries
- Gabe Larsen
-FIRST Place team:
- Parker White & Sam Eby
-THIRD place individual:
- Parker White
-BC DECA State officer:
- Eric Boateng
Goldwater also succeeded: 3 students placed for ICDC, and 6 made it to the finals.
- -Bianca Leonard & Maximus Flores - Business service operations research
- -Karyleni Alburquerque -Human Resources management series
- -Hailie Dobbs -marketing communications series
- -Abbygail Junge & Everett Henson -Hospitality Services Team
DVUSD FCCLA (BCHS. BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
BGHS FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference - Culinary Arts Program
FCCLA Nationals 2025
Congratulations to Boulder Creek and Sandra Day O'Connor High School FCCLA Chapters for their outstanding success in Orlando, Florida! Both of the SDOHS FCCLA Interior Design teams placed in the top 10 at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference! SDOHS FCCLA's Shay Garraway, Grace Walker, Ava Sabyan, and Kailyn Carter had an impressive return home with 4 Gold Medals! BCHS FCCLA's Sadie Caldwell earned a Gold in her Teach or Train event! Great work! Thank you to the Advisors, Sandy Budde, Renee Manley-Medic, and Lauren Tessmer, for all their hard work and effort to support their students on their quest for success!
DVUSD CTE Students Shine at FCCLA State Leadership Conference!
Our CTE students across the district continue to bring home medals and accolades! We are so proud of their dedication, hard work, and achievements at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference! 
- Barry Goldwater FCCLA - Education Professions (Advisor: Ronda McWhortor)
Silver Medal - Lesson Plan Development
- Barry Goldwater FCCLA - Culinary ( Advisors: Esther Castillo and Rene Dufield)
- Silver Medal - Chapter Service Project Display
- Boulder Creek FCCLA - Early Childhood & Education Professions (Advisors: Renee Manley-Medic & Peter Erickson)
Sadie Caldwell - Teach or Train (1st Place GOLD)- Derek Scott - Impromptu Speaking (2nd Place GOLD)
- Amira McBain-Wakine - Job Interview (GOLD)
- Mya McLeod - Teaching Strategies (Silver)
Kallista Lorgeree - Teach or Train (Bronze)
- Deer Valley FCCLA - Education Professions (Advisor: Carolyn Ulrich)
- Morgan Walker - Entrepreneurship Level 3
- Brianna Pecina - Teaching Strategies Level 3
- Teryn Bruening - Job Interview Level 3
- Mountain Ridge FCCLA - Education Professions (Advisors: Heidi Moya & Maggie Fernanco)
- Hailey Gutierrez & Morgan Barnett-Belson - Professional Presentation Mixed (GOLD)
- Teagan Cain & Rebecca Dangerfield - Professional Presentation Level 3 (GOLD)
- Isabella Lauer - Career Investigation Level 3 (GOLD)
- Lea Hughes - Job Interview Level 3 (Silver)
- Chloe Herrera - Career Investigation Level 3 (Silver)
- Analise Dousten - Leadership Level 3 (Bronze)
- Courtney Moss - Teaching Strategies Level 2 (Bronze) 1st freshman in MRHS history to medal at FCCLA!
- Sandra Day O’Connor FCCLA - Education Professions (Advisor: Carrie Anderson)
- Simone Russell & Samaira Warsi - Professional Presentation Level 3 (GOLD)
- 3rd Place - GOLD Medal
- Sandra Day O’Connor FCCLA - Early Childhood (Advisor: Sandy Budde)
- Maddie Coleman - Early Childhood Education Competition (GOLD)
- Naomi Garcia - Career Investigations (Silver)
- Daelynn Colby - Career Investigations (Silver)
- Sandra Day O’Connor FCCLA - Interior Design (Advisor: Lauren Tessmer)
- Payton McCall - Interior Design Level 3 (GOLD)
- Noah Bolland - Interior Design Level 3 (GOLD)
- Jessie Estrella, Ava Sabyan, Kailyn Carter - Interior Design Level 3 (GOLD)
- Shay Garraway & Grace Walker - Interior Design Level 3 (4th Place GOLD)
A huge congratulations to all our talented FCCLA competitors and advisors! Your hard work and dedication continue to make DVUSD CTE a powerhouse of success! 
DVUSD HOSA (BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
HOSA International Leadership Conference 2025
The HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, went well this year with Mountain Ridge High School! Prarthanasree Udayakumar (MRHS Bioscience alumni) won 2nd place in Human Growth and Development for the Post-Secondary/College Division! Thank you to the students, chaperones and advisor, Kim Rodgers, for your hard work and support!
DVUSD CTE is so proud of Mountain Ridge HOSA! 44 Mountain Ridge HOSA students traveled to Tucson for the 20th State Leadership Conference during Spring Break. This is the largest group of competitors in Ridge HOSA’s history. Way to Go, Mountain Lions!
Here is a brief overview
- •44 students competed in 24 competitive events
- •Students received membership awards
- •Bronze Chapter Award
- •11 students qualified for International Leadership Conference this summer
- ◦4 Gold medals
Occupational Therapy- Rhea Agrawal- Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking - Pavni Srinagesh
- Health Career Display -Aditi Bhat & Aditi Singh
- Medical Innovation - Pravneet Chadha & Savar Sharma
- ◦2 Silver medals
- Creative Problem Solving - Sraavya Devarapally, Alishia Dinse, Lilian Motz
- Medical spelling - Vanshika Gottam
- ◦1 Bronze medal
- Biotechnology - Ritvik Kari◦
- 4 Top 5
- Research Poster - Karunya Nachuar Amba Sankar
- Biotechnology - Gayathri Rajsekar
- Community Awareness - Pavni Miryala, Ichcha Pandey, Avelyn Prince John Paul, Diya Sivarman
- Family Medicine Physician -Madi Hsu
- •4th Place in the Anatomage Tournament
- ◦Pravneet Chadha, Savar Sharma, Edwin Su, Aryan Tuli
DVUSD SKILLSUSA (BCHS, BGHS, DVHS, MRHS, SDOHS)
SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference 2025
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge High School SkillsUSA for making it to SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia! It was the first time these students had competed in their events, but they learned a lot and had a great time, too! We are proud of the students, chaperones, and advisor, Travis Randolph, for their hard work and support!
Kim Rodgers earns Bioscience Educator of the Year!
DVUSD CTE Information
- DVUSD CTE Contacts
- DVUSD CTE News
- West-Mec Central Programs
- CTE Internship Information
- DVUSD CTE Ambassadors
- ElevateEdAZ (BGHS, DVHS)
DVUSD CTE Contacts
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| Juliet Amara | 623-445-4920 | CTE Director | |
| Brinda Avalos | 623-445-4909 | CTE Accounting Clerk | |
| Donald Baxley | 623-445-8679 | Boulder Creek High School Campus Department Coordinator | |
| Joanne Bono-Rozon | 623-445-5005 |
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| 602-467-6908 | Deer Valley Air Force JROTC | ||
| Shawna Ciha | 623-445-4195 | CTE Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Specialist | |
| Antoinette Guillen | 623-445-4907 | CTE Secretary | |
| Debby Kidwell | 623-445-4918 | CTE Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Specialist | |
| Tiffany Kurtz | 623-445-7218 | Sandra Day O'Connor High School Campus Department Coordinator | |
| Basilio Lopez | 602-467-6908 | Deer Valley High School Campus Department Coordinator | |
| Kelley Robb | 623-445-3214 | Barry Goldwater High School Campus Department Coordinator | |
| Jeff Samaniego | 623-446-3103 | Mountain Ridge High School Campus Department Coordinator | |
| Major Vaughan Whited, Ret. USAF | 623-445-7266 | Sandra Day O'Connor High School Air Force JROTC |
DVUSD CTE News
Recent DVUSD CTE Highlights:
FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, DECA, HOSA National/International Leadership Conferences 2025:
DVUSD CTE was well represented at the Nationals/International Leadership Conferences. Our students took home some hardware and accolades as well! Take a look at the Career and Technical Student Organization Success Links to see pictures and more!
Prior highlights:
- Attending Elevate Ed's Annual Celebration tonight has been an enlightening experience. A student panel discussion featured Deer Valley High School Student Nathan Narrik, who shared insights into his tenure as a Honeywell Intern. The Software and App Design Program provided a pathway to this opportunity, where he acquired professional, technical, and academic skills within a hands-on business environment. It was inspiring to hear Jessica Morales, as one of two keynote speakers, who interned with the American Red Cross through her Marketing program at BGHS. DVUSD is so proud of you!
- 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 CNAs.
- 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!
West-Mec Central Programs
Deer Valley Unified School District is a member of West-MEC, a Career & Technical education district that partners with school districts to improve and expand Career & Technical Education programs. Students must complete a West-MEC application and DVUSD travel form. The participating student will be responsible for their own transportation and the parent/guardian agrees to assume liability for travel to and from the facility.
Visit the West-MEC website to learn more about programs offered to local high school students.
CTE Internship Information
DVUSD CTE Ambassadors
CTE Ambassadors are students from each high school who are recommended and interviewed for their role. They represent and promote their high school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs. They act as advocates, sharing information about CTE opportunities with peers, parents, and the community, and participate in various events to raise awareness about CTE pathways.
CTE Ambassadors 2025
ElevateEdAZ (BGHS, DVHS)
ElevateEdAZ
This is a statewide initiative focused on increasing access to college and career readiness and participation in dual enrollment programs across Arizona. Goldwater High School and Deer Valley High School are currently partnered with ElevateEdAZ.
- ElevateEdAZ is an initiative of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. It aims to strengthen the connection between education, business, and the community to improve college and career readiness for students. They focus on creating educational pathways aligned with the needs of Arizona's leading industries.
- DVUSD is the Deer Valley Unified School District, the fifth-largest school district in Arizona, serving areas in and around Phoenix.
- The Partnership: DVUSD is one of several school districts that have joined the ElevateEdAZ network, indicating their participation in the initiative's programs and objectives. This collaboration aims to provide students with opportunities like:
- Career exploration: Helping students understand and explore careers aligned with their interests and abilities.
- Industry-recognized credentials: Supporting students in earning credentials that validate their skills for specific careers.
- Work-based learning experiences: Providing internships, job shadows, and other experiences to connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
- Dual enrollment opportunities: Encouraging students to take college-level courses while still in high school for early college credit.
In essence, the collaboration between ElevateEdAZ and DVUSD is designed to better prepare DVUSD students for the workforce by connecting their high school education to potential career pathways and providing them with practical skills and experiences.
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 Coordinador del Título IX, 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