CTE-Linked Learning L.A.

“Completers” are students who successfully complete a school’s career pathway. The Los Angeles Unified School District CTE-Linked Learning department is visiting our schools with the top five highest “completers.”

On June 3, we dropped by for Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine to visit Principal Chaikittirattana and his outstanding team. HPIAM had an 88.3% completion rate for the class of 2025, ranking it as the top school in LAUSD for the second consecutive year.

This takes an incredible effort from students, staff, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Congrats to all! LAUSD Region East

👏 Congratulations to the students of the Phineas Banning High School Production and Managerial Arts career pathway who completed internships during the school year and were recognized with certificates from the Office of Assemblymember Mike Gipson! 🎉

Through experiences as Intern Ambassadors and Stage Crew interns, students developed leadership, communication, teamwork, and career readiness skills while gaining valuable hands-on experience. From mentoring peers and participating in mock interviews to supporting live performances, managing costumes and props, and assisting with technical production, students applied their learning in real-world settings.

These internships helped students build confidence, explore career pathways, and prepare for success in college, careers, and beyond.

Thank you to our community partners and supporters for helping make these transformative opportunities possible! 🌟
Los Angeles Unified School District LAschoolsSouth

🔥🎶 1,376 submissions. Nine finalists. One unforgettable showcase.

Los Angeles Unified School District student producers brought their best beats to the 5th Annual SoCal Beat Battle at Studios, demonstrating incredible creativity, technical skill, and artistic vision.

Congratulations to the finalists, participants, and educators who continue to inspire the next generation of music creators. 🎧✨

🔬🎓 The Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High CTE Biotechnology Pathway proudly hosted the 2026 STAR & EHA Program High School Research Poster Symposium!

As part of their senior research experience, students from Ms. Ramirez’s class partnered with USC laboratories to develop and present innovative scientific research projects. Students showcased their work to USC principal investigators, lab mentors, and members of the community, demonstrating the passion, creativity, and dedication of our future STEM leaders.

A special thank you to USC mentors and the Southern California Section of the American Chemical Society (SCALACS) for sponsoring awards for the Top 5 Poster Winners and for their continued support of student achievement in science and research.

👏 Congratulations to all of our student researchers on this incredible accomplishment! Los Angeles Unified School District LAUSD Region East

Grover Cleveland Charter High School students toured the NBCUniversal Studios, explored behind‑the‑scenes production spaces, and met with camera crews, editors, and executives. They learned about internships, career paths, and job opportunities in the entertainment industry. Los Angeles Unified School District LAUSD Region North

💼✨ Theodore Roosevelt High Schoolrecently hosted a Career & Work Readiness Fair sponsored by Promesa Boyle Heights!

Students had the opportunity to connect with local employers offering summer internships, explore valuable work-readiness resources, and learn about career development opportunities designed to support their future success.

Events like these help students build connections, discover career pathways, and take meaningful steps toward their goals after graduation.

Thank you to Promesa Boyle Heights, our employer partners, and the dedicated staff who helped make this impactful event possible for Roosevelt students! 🌟 Los Angeles Unified School District LAUSD Region East

🏆 Congratulations to the students of Mendez High School for earning 1st place out of 80 teams across the Los Angeles Unified School District at BUILDFest 2026! 🎉

BUILDFest is the culminating experience of the BUILD program, where students take on real-world design challenges, develop business ideas, and pitch their companies to industry professionals. Throughout the experience, students stepped into leadership roles as CEOs, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

The winning team impressed a panel of judges that included professionals from industry, entertainment, and broadcast media, showcasing creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial excellence.

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing their school and demonstrating the power of student innovation and career-connected learning! 🌟
LAUSD Region East

👏 Incredible work from students and educators participating in the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College STEAM Academy partnership at Hollenbeck Middle School and Los Angeles Academy Middle School!

This year, all 21 participating students are currently earning an A in their college courses, an incredible achievement that reflects the power of early college exposure, student dedication, and strong school partnerships. 🎓✨

Through this program, students are gaining real college experience while earning college credit and building confidence for their futures. The initiative continues to grow each year through the collaboration and leadership of outstanding educators and partners committed to expanding opportunities for students.

Congratulations to the students, families, and dedicated staff helping make these transformative experiences possible! 🌟 Los Angeles Unified School District LAUSD Region East

🚗🌱✨ Students at Boys Academic Leadership Academy recently showcased innovation, creativity, and real-world problem-solving through the Drive to Design interdisciplinary Project Based Learning (PBL) experience!

Centered around the question, “How can we design the future of mobility to advance sustainability, culture, and human experience?”, students collaborated across disciplines to develop creative solutions, prototypes, multimedia presentations, and research-based projects.

The experience culminated in a public exhibition where students presented their work to educators, industry professionals, and community partners, gaining authentic feedback while demonstrating the power of student voice, design thinking, and career-connected learning.

From inquiry to innovation, Drive to Design brought interdisciplinary learning to life and empowered students to imagine the future through creativity and collaboration. 🚀 Los Angeles Unified School District LAschoolsSouth

👏 Congratulations to our very own Joanna Reese, recognized as a Los Angeles Unified School District Classified Everyday Hero at this year’s Luminarias celebration! 🌟

As a CTE-Linked Learning L.A. Coordinator, Joanna consistently goes above and beyond to create meaningful opportunities that connect students to real-world learning and career exploration. Through impactful partnerships with organizations including Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children, Kaiser, and USC Medical Center, she has helped open doors for students to explore futures in healthcare and beyond.

Joanna’s dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to student success truly embody the spirit of an Everyday Hero. We are proud to celebrate her incredible impact on our students, schools, and community. 💙