GUSD College & Career
CTE Newsletter: Winter 2025
’Tis the season to celebrate our incredible CTE students and teachers as we wrap up another successful semester and look ahead to the close of the year. Throughout the past months, students have immersed themselves in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences across diverse industry pathways, guided by dedicated educators who make this work possible. Their commitment, creativity, and passion have been truly inspiring.
As we reflect on the semester, we’re proud to recognize the achievements, growth, and connections that make GUSD’s CTE programs exceptional. Let’s celebrate the hard work, innovation, and collaboration that continue to shape bright futures for our students.
CTE in Action: Quarter Highlights, Semester Wrap-Up, and Year-End Achievements
Clark Magnet School
✨Clark Students Shine at NYC Film Festival✨
Mr. Bishop and students traveled to New York City in October for the All-American High School Film Festival, where five of our films were featured. Their Capstone projects, Appliances and Passenger Prince, earned three award nominations, highlighting the incredible talent and creativity of our student filmmakers. Way to go!!
Clark Students Showcase Creativity Through Pathway Posters
Business Communications students at Clark High School have been hard at work creating eye-catching recruitment posters for all school pathways. In addition, they designed posters that explore the Business perspective on popular holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. These projects allow students to combine creativity with practical business skills, producing engaging visual content while learning to communicate ideas effectively.
Allan F. Daily High School
Daily HS takes a tour of Pasadena City College
Students at Allan F. Daily High School recently visited Pasadena City College for a campus tour and an introduction to its academic and career-focused programs. During the visit, students learned about opportunities in automobile technology, health sciences, cosmetology, and visual and performing arts. The experience provided valuable insight into college life while helping students explore potential pathways for their future education and careers.
Daily High Photo Entries for Neighborhood Ecology Art Show
GUSD has the opportunity to participate in a juried student art show at the Brand Art Gallery called Neighborhood Ecology. The goal of the exhibition is to capture the spirit and culture of Los Angeles County.
These are a few photo entries submitted by students from Daily High School. The student's work ranges from images of childhood neighborhoods to abstract city explorations and scenic views from local hikes. We hope some of our students are selected for the final art show, which will be on display in January.
Crescenta Valley High School
CVHS Health Career Night
CONGRATULATIONS to the Academy of Science and Medicine officers, students, and advisors for hosting an outstanding Health Career Night on December 5th!
Approximately 300 students participated and gained valuable insight into a wide range of careers within the healthcare industry. Orenda and her amazing team of advisors and students organized a highly professional and informative event. From recruiting knowledgeable guest speakers to seamlessly managing eight rotating Zoom breakout sessions, their attention to detail was exceptional.
The Academy officers demonstrated impressive professionalism as they navigated the Zoom platform, introduced speakers, and facilitated engaging Q&A sessions in each breakout room. Their maturity, organization, and problem-solving skills truly stood out and made the event a tremendous success.
Herbert Hoover High School
Shaping Creativity: Student Ceramics Masterpieces
Students at Hoover High School have developed strong technical skills in their ceramics class by applying complex concepts and challenging themselves creatively as artists. Shout out to Ms. Brownstein and our CTE students! Awesome job!
Let's Dual It!
Mrs. Boyadzhyan, CTE Counselor, and Ms. Corpuz, ECA Counselor & Advisor, have been presenting and supporting students with Dual enrollment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dual enrollment has allowed students to learn something new, experience the college atmosphere, and earn college credit. If you have a student who goes to Hoover and wants to learn more, reach out to Mrs. Boyadzhyan and Ms.Corpuz for further questions.
Culinary students visit Mission College
Glendale High School
GHS Construction Academy at the Youth Construction Summit
GHA Construction Academy students attended the Rise. Build. Elevate. Youth Engagement Summit on November 6, 2025, at Jackie Robinson Park in Pasadena, California. The event provided valuable opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals who inspired them to explore careers in construction, engineering, and aviation. It was exciting to see the enthusiasm and potential of our bright GUSD students as they look ahead to future career pathways.
GHS Speaker Series
Eleanor J. Toll Middle School
Design Thinking in Immersive Media
Students are learning to become creators in the field of augmented and virtual reality. They are practicing digital storytelling, interactive experience creation, augmented reality design, and virtual reality design through hands-on units sustainability themed projects. Here, they are using Design Thinking principles to build prototypes of various technologies, past and present.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
The authenticity of making homemade goodies
Mrs. Kojoyan’s Culinary Arts class is sharpening their culinary skills through hands-on learning and creative cooking experiences. Students practice essential techniques by preparing a variety of recipes, including nachos, homemade Italian focaccia bread from scratch, and classic Rice Krispies treats.
These engaging activities help students build confidence in the kitchen while learning about food preparation, teamwork, and presentation. Way to go, Mrs. Kojoyan and most importantly, students!!
Student Recognition
Taking Animation to Another Level
Links:
Comic Page- Senior Ella Gedgaudas
Clark Students Attend UCLA Fast Pitch Event Hosted by Women Founders Network
Eighteen students from Clark High School attended the Fast Pitch event at UCLA on October 28, hosted by the Women Founders Network. This annual event provides a unique platform for female founders, offering more than just a pitch competition.
What sets this program apart is the mentoring, coaching, and in-kind sponsorships provided to participants. This personalized support helps top women entrepreneurs refine their business plans, sharpen their pitches, and prepare to scale their companies, making their ventures more attractive to Angel and VC investors.
Glendale High CTE Student Spotlight
What inspired you to enroll in this CTE program?
"I wanted to try and learn something new. In addition, I feel that the dual-enrollment courses would better prepare me for college and gain an advantage in applying for jobs by earning the Amazon Web Certification." - Max Borja
How do you think this program is preparing you for your future?
"After high school, I want to pursue a career that combines business, economics, and computer science. I am really interested in understanding how businesses operate while using technology and data to solve real-world problems and make good, informed decisions. The skills that I have learned through the CCCS Academy are helping me prepare for this path and giving me a head start toward my future career goals."- Trisha Rai
Allan F. Daily High School
After School Medical Assisting Simulation Lab
Spring Semester 2026
We would like to share that the following CTE after-school courses still have space available and are accepting additional students for the Spring 2026 semester.
- Drone Operations
- Digital Arts and Animation
- Cosmetology
- AR, VR and Game Design
- Robot Design and Programming
Internships & Apprenticeships
Dignity Internship & Brand Library Internship
We are excited to share that our internship programs at Dignity Health Memorial Hospital and Brand Library have been a tremendous success. GUSD students have been gaining a wide range of meaningful, hands-on skills while working in professional, real-world environments.
These internship experiences are opening doors for career exploration, helping students discover their strengths and interests, and preparing them for future academic and career success. We are proud of our students and grateful for our community partners who make these valuable opportunities possible!
Upcoming Opportunities
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Finishing 2025 on a High Note🎆
As another incredible year comes to a close, we reflect on the many memories, achievements, and the unwavering support of our amazing community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you for being part of our journey this past year.
May this holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and an abundance of love. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
Thank you for your continued support. Here’s to an exciting and successful year ahead!
Any questions or need additional information?
Email:cte@gusd.net
Website: https://www.gusd.net/collegecareer
Location: 223 North Jackson Street, Glendale, CA, USA
Phone: (818)241-3111

