Currently, the Mendota High School CTE program is made up of 8 pathways, Agriculture (includes, Agriscience, Ag Construction, Ag Mechanics), Ornamental Horticulture (Floral), Business and Finance, System diagnostics and service, Welding and Materials joining, Health Science (Medical Careers). All of these programs have a full sequence of courses at the high school level and the capstone course. We are working to finalize articulation agreements through West Hills Community College for Ag Mechanics, Medical Careers and a new pathway in Careers in Education. Courses in these programs are available to all students enrolled in high school. Currently, a Mendota High School (MHS) student needs 60 elective credits out of 250 total necessary to graduate from high school. The major portions of those electives available are through the CTE program. There are eight teachers out of the 41 teachers in the school who make up the CTE programs.

INDUSTRY SECTOR CAREER PATHWAY

Agriculture & Natural Resources Ag Mechanics (WACP)

Agriculture & Natural Resources Ornamental Horticulture

Agriculture & Natural Resources Agriscience

Agriculture & Natural Resources Ag Mechanics (Ag Construction)

Business and Finance Business Management

Transportation System Diagnostic and Repair

Manufacturing and Product Dev. Welding and Materials joining

Health Science and Medical Technology Medical Careers

Ag Science Pathway - Sheet1

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Welding Description

Students completing the welding pathway will be well prepared for entry-level employment in the field(s) of welding and fabrication. Students will acquire entry level skills in shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, oxyfuel welding, oxyfuel cutting skills.

Wage Data and Employment Outlook

Below is wage data and employment outlook information for one possible occupation with this pathway. Click here to visit ONET for additional occupations in manufacturing.

Median Earnings* for welder in the Central Valley

*median earnings definition

$17.97/hour

Employment Outlook* in the Central Valley
*employment outlook definition

Projected Annual Openings in CV: 11

2016 Total Number of Jobs in CV: 345
2020 Estimated Number Jobs in CV: 350
Expected Growth 2016 to 2020: Expected growth of 7 jobs, or 2%

Certifications

After completing this program, students will receive the opportunity to get an AWS Welding certificate.

Ornamental Horticulture

This pathway prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Ornamental Horticulture through the study of plant health, identification, sales, and marketing. Students will acquire skills in propagation, cultural care and sales of ornamental plants in a nursery setting students for entry-level employment in the field of Ornamental Horticulture through the study of plant health, identification, sales, and marketing. Students will acquire skills in propagation, cultural care and sales of ornamental plants in a nursery setting.

_{Students in the Auto Pathway will receive the opportunity to attain 8 ASE student certifications by the end of the course.}

Auto Service Tech:

Diagnose, repair and perform preventative maintenance on cars and light trucks. Virtually every system on today’s vehicles is electronically controlled by computers, and auto techs use sophisticated diagnostic tools to improve engine performance and repair transmissions, steering and suspension, brake, electrical and heating and air conditioning systems. There is a high demand for well-trained technicians.

Salary: $39,550 median salary¹

Education: High school diploma required. Auto-specific certificate or degree recommended.

Traits of the Best Auto Service Techs:

Love for hands-on work
Drive to take on a challenge and solve problems
Motivation to learn and adapt to ever-changing technology
Attention to detail when working on cars

Architecture & Construction

This course covers a variety of subjects in the area of agricultural mechanics. Theory and hands-on skills are taught in the areas of woodworking, concrete, metalworking, electricity, plumbing and welding. Students will also practice employability skills including resume building, job applications and interview skills as well as building a portfolio.

Careers

Students in architecture and construction learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.

CTE classes in this cluster will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:

Architectural and civil drafter or engineer
Environmental designer
Residential or commercial carpenter
Construction worker
Systems configuration manager
Electrical design engineer
Electrician
HVAC/HVACR technician
Building services technician
Painter
Sheet metal technician

MHS CTE Pathways