SDCCD Career Education Programs
The San Diego Community College District offers more than 300 career education certificate and degree programs across San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar College, and San Diego Continuing Education.
These career education programs provide hands-on training while building the comprehensive skillsets needed for success in the jobs of today and well into the future. Informed by discussions between educators, business, and industry, SDCCD career education programs are aligned to meet regional workforce needs, develop talent pipelines, and improve student employment outcomes.
CTE Across the Colleges
Explore the following college website to learn more about the career education programs, pathways, and support services available:
- San Diego City College Career Education
- San Diego Mesa College Career Education
- San Diego Miramar College Career Education Pathways
- San Diego College of Continuing Education Career Pathways
Industry Informed
All CTE Programs have industry advisory committees - these employer led advisory committees inform program curriculum, course content, tools, technology, equipment, activities, work-based learning, and job readiness. Learn more about industry advisory committees here.
Career Success Beyond Technical Training
Technical skills are necessary—but not sufficient. SDCCD Colleges provide students, across all degrees and certificates access to essential career services including:
- Career Coach
- Handshake - Districtwide Job Board
- Internships and other forms of Work-Based Learning
- Professional communication, teamwork, adaptability, and career navigation
- Networks that connect students to mentors, employers, and opportunities
- Career readiness embedded across programs—not isolated to a career center
SDCCD Districtwide Career Services Committments and NACE Alignment
SDCCD Districtwide Internship Committments
Work-Based Learning (WBL)
- Career-connected learning: projects, employer events, job shadows, clinicals, internships, and work experience.
- Applied practice builds confidence, experience, and employer relationships.
- Paid placements help reduce financial barriers to participation.
- Goal: every student can access career support and meaningful, relevant experience.
Learn more about Work-Based Learning here.
Outcomes
