The Orange County Department of Education is accepting applications from April 20 to May 22 for its 2026–27 OC Pathways Student Ambassador Program, offering students in grades 7–12 opportunities to build leadership skills, connect with industry mentors and complete real-world projects through career education pathways.
During CTE Month, OCDE's Career Education and Workforce Development team recognized approximately 1,200 career education teachers across Orange County, including instructors serving ACCESS students through a partnership with North Orange County ROP.