🌟 CTE Month Spotlight: Vista Del Lago HS – EMS Program 🌟
All students in Vista Del Lago High School’s EMS program are participating as pre-apprentices, gaining hands-on experience and building career-ready skills for the EMS field.
On February 5, 2026, representatives from AMR and our partners at LAUNCH visited to speak with students about EMS careers and apprenticeship opportunities within AMR.
👏 Thank you to AMR and LAUNCH for helping create real pathways from school to career!
#CTEMonth #RCOE #CTE #EMS #AMR #LAUNCH #RiversideCounty
On January 13, 2026, RUSD & RCOE hosted an epic Chopped-style culinary competition at the Riverside Convention Center, led by Chef Brad Martin. 👨🍳🔥
This was Round 1, featuring outstanding programs from:
✅ Temecula Valley HS Culinary
✅ Beaumont HS Culinary
✅ Ramona HS Culinary
✅ San Jacinto HS Culinary
✅ Perris HS Culinary
Each school brought four of their top student chefs to compete!
🎉 Congratulations to Beaumont HS for advancing to the finals!
#Culinary #StudentChefs #CTE #RUSD #RCOE #Riverside
🚀 Pre-Apprenticeships = Launchpads
Pre-apprenticeships give students a head start into high-demand careers.
✅ Hands-on training with real tools
✅ Workplace skills and safety
✅ Connections to employers & apprenticeship programs
Students build confidence before they ever apply for a registered apprenticeship
#cte #rcoecte
🚗 Career Spotlight: Automotive Service Technician. Today’s cars are computers on wheels. Through CTE Automotive programs in Riverside County, students get: hands-on shop experience and real-world career skills for the future and beyond.
#AutomotiveCTE#AutomotiveTechnology
“Mr Winn’s Sports Med class at @coronahigh got hands-on today—students performed full ankle evaluations: ROM ✔️ stability tests ✔️ real clinical skills in action. Future health pros 💪 #SportsMed#CTE#CoronaHS#CareerReady#rcoecte”
California is the 4th largest economy in the world, yet the #InlandEmpire faces poverty rates comparable to Alabama. At the Advancing CA Apprenticeship Summit I shared how connecting education, business & industry can change that narrative & open pathways to the American Dream.
Kicking off Day 1 of Summer Bridge Pre-Apprenticeship! @RCOECTE With Mr. Kermit Boyd leading the charge, diving into skills that will prepare students for the workplace. Students, get ready to level up this summer and make amazing connections! #SummerBridge#PreApprenticeship
Congrats to Madelynn Knust, 2025 @RCOE Classified Employee of the Year,. Maddie is an Events Technician in our Community Engagement & Partnerships Unit and the backbone behind our incredible Superintendent’s Office events like State of Education & #RivCo student competitions.
@PatriotJUSD CTE PSP/First Aid students learning about med terms and body positions with a “Gummy Bear” cadaver lab. Ms.Cuccio making learning fun!@RCOECTE
@PatriotJUSD PSP/First Aid students complete a cadaver lab with “Gummy Bears” learning about anatomical and body position terminology. Ms Cuccio making learning fun! @RCOECTE
NOVI @AlvordUnified Advanced Construction students practicing their skills with safety and precision. @RCOECTE Instructor Mark Ferguson ensuring his students are ready for future construction careers! @NorteVistaHS