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OC Pathways hosts the first K-16 Regional Education Collaborative meeting on Feb. 7, 2023.

OC Pathways launches network of work-based learning resources for regional education partners

Madeline Gray May 15, 2023

OC Pathways will host its second installment of the K-16 Regional Education Collaborative network sessions on Tuesday, inviting educational partners...

Weekly roundup: Seven OC schools earn College Board’s Female Diversity Award, career technical education opportunities, and more

Vicky Nguyen January 20, 2023

Seven schools in Orange County were recognized by the College Board for their work toward equal gender representation by engaging...

Newport Harbor High School student in CTE Culinary

What students and families need to know about career technical education

Madeline Gray January 18, 2023

Aerospace engineering, graphic design, culinary arts and neuropsychology are just a few of the potential career paths for high school...

OC Pathways Showcase to feature ‘Day in the Life’ of career technical education students

Madeline Gray November 15, 2022

Over the past 50 years, high schools, regional occupational programs and colleges in Orange County have offered students robust internships,...

Not-for-profit AI program encourages students to pursue careers in STEM

Madeline Gray October 31, 2022

STEM students from the Irvine and Tustin unified school districts were awarded for their dynamic innovations at this year’s Intel...

OC Pathways receives $18.1 million grant to pave pathways to career opportunities for students

Vicky Nguyen June 7, 2022

Living in Orange County has never been more expensive. According to the Self-Sufficiency Standard Report, a livable wage for a...

OC Pathways initiative among four outstanding Orange County programs to earn Golden Bell Awards

Nichole Pichardo December 7, 2021

OCDE’s OC Pathways team celebrates the department’s Golden Bell award-winning program on Dec. 4 in San Diego. The California School...

VIDEO: Eighth annual OC Pathways Showcase explores the growth of career education in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo December 2, 2021

Nearly 150 educators, industry leaders and students gathered virtually to celebrate eight years of developing career pathway opportunities and programs...

OC Pathways Showcase takes a virtual journey through career and technical education in Orange County

Nichole Pichardo November 18, 2020

“It’s never too early to start building your network.” That’s the advice Doug Palladini, global brand president for Vans, said...

Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more

Ian Hanigan June 5, 2020

As we shared previously, districts in Orange County and throughout California are taking innovative approaches to honoring the class of...