Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District offers a variety of rigorous CTE programs at both our comprehensive schools and through the Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center and Agriculture Farm.
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District offers Pathways in 14 Industry Sectors across four locations:
| Pathway | Locations Offered |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources | SMHS, PVHS, ERHS, CTE Center |
| Fashion and Interior Design | SMHS, PVHS |
| Building and Construction Trades | CTE Center |
| Information and Communication Technologies | SMHS, PVHS, ERHS |
| Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation | SMHS, PVHS, ERHS, CTE Center |
| Energy, Environment and Utilities | ERHS |
| Business and Finance | SMHS, PVHS |
| Engineering and Architecture | SMHS, PVHS |
| Health Science and Medical Technology | SMHS, PVHS, ERHS |
| Marketing, Sales and Service | SMHS, PVHS |
| Manufacturing and Product Development | PVHS, CTE Center |
| Arts, Media and Entertainment | SMHS, PVHS, ERHS |
| Education, Child Development and Family Services | PVHS, ERHS |
| Transportation | SMHS, PVHS, CTE Center |