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SV Career Technical Education

Important Dates

For students to register for SVCTE courses for the 2026/2027 School Year, please start by filling out the SVCTE Student Interest Form for School year 2026/27 which is now available here: SVCTE Course Interest Form

To find out more about SVCTE and discover their class offerings, please sign up below:

SVCTE Tour January 21, 2026:

SVCTE Shadow Day, Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

Registration for SVCTE Begins Tuesday, January 20, 2026 for priority placement.

At Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) center, you don’t just sit in a classroom—you step into your future. Imagine starting your career training now, while you’re still in high school, and graduating with college credit, industry certifications, and real experience on your resume. With more than 20 hands-on, career-focused UC “a–g” approved courses taught by industry professionals, SVCTE gives you the chance to explore your passions, discover new skills, and get a head start on your next chapter. Every year, nearly 1,500 students in grades 10–12 from over 45 schools come to SVCTE to:

  • Earn college credit now through dual enrollment

  • Score industry certifications that look amazing on your resume

  • Get real-world experience with internships and industry projects

  • Level up your skills for higher education or to land a job right after graduation

One Year, Endless Opportunities

  • Classes are in the morning: 7:30–10:30 a.m., or in the afternoon: 12:45–3:45 p.m.

  • Advanced second-year courses available
     

Come See for Yourself
Register for a campus tour here


Start Your Journey Today
For questions or to register, contact your high school counselor or call SVCTE at 408-723-6454.

Current SVCTE Courses:

  • AI Engineering, New for 2026-2027 

  • Animation

  • Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing

  • Construction Technology

  • Culinary Arts

  • Cybersecurity

  • Dental Assisting

  • Electrical Maintenance

  • Electrical Vehicles/Automotive Services

  • Fashion Design & Textile Art

  • Film & Video Production

  • Fire Science/First Responder

  • Forensic Science

  • Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC)

  • Law Enforcement

  • Mechatronics Engineering

  • Medical Assisting

  • Medical Science/Health Careers

  • Metals Technology

  • Nursing Careers

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

  • Veterinary Science

For more information, visit www.svcte.org.

Want to learn more?

Mary Carol Bernal
Middle College/College Advantage/
SVCTE Guidance Counselor
LGSUHSD
408-402-6373
mbernal@lgsuhsd.org