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METROPOLITAN EDUCATION DISTRICT
August 24, 2023
CTE Newsletter Vol. 10 Issue 1
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Hello,
The new school year is up-and-running and it is an exciting time to be a part of the Metropolitan Education District (MetroED). Programming has expanded in both our Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) Center and Silicon Valley Adult Education (SVAE). It has been energizing and rewarding to see so many fresh faces enter our programs and embark on the next part of their educational journey… both students and teachers alike.
New to SVCTE this fall is the addition of our courses Electrical Vehicles/Automotive Services and Nursing Careers while over at SVAE we now have Dental Assisting, Diesel Technology, General Electrician, and Pharmacy Technician classes.
In this newsletter, you will learn about our CTE Summer Exploration program and our SVAE summer classes. In addition, you'll read about Former Fire Science and Medical Health students who were recognized this summer at Mission College, and so much more.
I look forward to continuing to share our success stories with you all this year! This year at MetroED our theme is: “Be Here. Be You. Belong.”
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Alyssa Lynch
Superintendent
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SVCTE Summer Exploration
Over the summer, approximately 160 students from 23 high schools and a private school soaked up an educational journey of growth, discovery, and an unstoppable ambition during the SVCTE Summer Exploration program (view photos). The four weeks of “career exploration” provided five general elective credits from courses that included Cybersecurity, Fashion Design and Textile Art, Fire Science, Medical Assisting, Medical Science/Health Careers, Mobile App Design and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Veterinary Science. Students rotated through weeklong CTE courses. Watch the video now.
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SVAE Summer Learning
SVAE offered a variety of summer courses, including English as a Second Language and Adult Secondary Education classes. More photos
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SVCTE Dual Enrollment Students Successfully Complete Programs
Eighty-eight percent of SVCTE students dually enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) at Mission College this summer completed the program and are now certified CNAs ready for work.
Of these students, on July 31, 14 students attending SVCTE’s Medical Science/Health Careers and Medical Assisting programs in the 2022-2023 school year were recognized as completers during a pinning ceremony. Read the article. More photos
The students were:
- Harika Allu, Wilcox High School
- Gadwharrle Anin, Westmont High School
- Leslie Arroyo Granados, Oak Grove High School
- Elena Barrios, Independence High School
- Queen Brooks, Prospect High School
- Jasmin Carrasco, Boynton High School
- Alondra Castellano, Yerba Buena High School
- Jerysel Cornejo (pictured), Overfelt High School
- Zinnia Garcia, Mount Pleasant High School
- Harmanjot (Harman) Kaur, Willow Glen High School
- Fiona K Printy, Leigh High School
- Leticia Sandoval Rios, Lincoln High School
- Verenice Ramirez Rojas, Wilson High School
- Stefani Vasquez, Santa Clara High School
Over at Evergreen Valley College, 38% of SVCTE students, also dually enrolled in SVCTE's automotive services, auto repair, and metals courses, completed Automotive Technology 102 - Automotive Systems at the college. In both instances, successful completers received college credit.
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Former SVCTE Students Graduate from Mission College Fire Academy
Six former SVCTE Fire Science/First Responder students, who are all certified EMTs, graduated from the Mission College Fire Academy Class of 2023 on May 25. Read the article.
They are:
- Gavin Zamora, 2022 Milpitas High School graduate
- Marcel Murgallis, 2022 Santa Clara High School graduate
- Evan Anderson, 2020 Wilcox High School graduate
- Alijah Diaz, 2022 Wilcox High School graduate
- Jesse Hackleman, 2017 Wilcox High School graduate
- Dat Truong, 2022 Piedmont Hills High School graduate
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SVCTE Program Representative Katherine Williams shows new SVCTE students how to get to their classes.
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SVAE teacher Kerry LeCussan checks students in.
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SVCTE and SVAE programs kicked off its fall classes on August 10. Check out the day in photos:
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MetroED News and Highlights
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SVCTE Receives Commendation from San Jose City Council
On August 22, the City of San Jose's Council Meeting held a presentation of a commendation recognizing the partnerships developed with SVCTE to prepare Santa Clara County’s youth for the career pathways of tomorrow.
MetroED Superintendent Alyssa Lynch along with Joell Hanson, MetroED Director of Workforce Development and Grants, and SVCTE Counseling Program Coordinator Pat Freitas attended. Lynch shared a few words upon accepting the commendation from San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan after Councilmember Arjun Batra introduced the recognition.
"We are a model of excellence at our center," she said. "We pride ourselves on what we do for this community. So thank you for your time and recognition."
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Hanson in partnership with work2future's Youth and Training Project Manager Mirza Handzar created 26 paid student internships, resulting in students earning $168,000.
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Thank you to the City of San José, City Manager Jennifer Maguire and staff, for touring our center with Freitas, participating in our career fairs last year, and recognizing the importance of supporting youth. More photos
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From left to right: Pat Freitas; City of San Jose City Manager Jennifer Maguire; Joell Hanson; Superintendent Alyssa Lynch; and City of San Jose Assistant City Manager Lee Wilcox.
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Recent Tours
CSBA Advocates Tour SVCTE
Dennis Meyers, Chief of Governmental Relations with California School Boards Association (CSBA) and his colleagues along with our valued members of the MetroED Governing Board, including President Brian Wheatley, Vice President Chris Norwood, Clerk Katherine Tseng, and Board Member Albert Gonzalez stopped by for a tour of SVCTE last week. More photos
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Gilroy Unified School District
Dr. Anisha Munshi, the Superintendent of Gilroy Unified School District and some of her colleagues toured SVCTE on July 11. More photos
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New to Our Leadership Team
Sara Mingione
SVCTE Assistant Principal/CTE Coordinator
Sara joins MetroED with a master's degree in Educational Administration. Most recently, she was an Assistant Principal of Equity and an Assistant Principal of Student Services.
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Daniel Burkart
Facilities Supervisor
Daniel was promoted from his role as a Maintenance Specialist. Daniel has been with MetroED for five years and has contributed greatly to the campus facilities.
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Positions are Available at MetroED!
We are currently seeking applicants that would be an excellent fit for our team. The district pays full health benefits to eligible employees and their dependents, including dental, vision, and an employee assistance program. You can click below to learn more.
MetroED Current Openings
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MetroED Governing Board Updates
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MetroED Governing Board Meeting
At the August 9 Governing Board Meeting, new or updated 12 Board Policies and/or Administrative Regulations were approved.
To see past meeting minutes and agendas, please visit our Gamut online page. You can also view upcoming MetroED Governing Board meeting agendas and Governing Board Policies.
Next meeting: Wed., Sept. 13, at 6:00 p.m. | In-person and via Zoom, SVCTE Auditorium, Room 201
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September 4 - Labor Day (Legal Holiday)
September 13 - Governing Board Meeting
October 2-6 - Fall Break
October 11 - Governing Board Meeting
October 13 - SVCTE Campus Tour
October 27 and 28 - SVCTE Haunted House
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