Career & Technical Education

CTE programs empower students to develop leadership, academic, and technical skills needed in the global economy for continuous learning and workforce success.

BGHS Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with the rigorous, content-aligned academic standards necessary to prepare students to succeed in today’s global economy. Students have opportunities to develop specialized skills and apply their academic knowledge in real world settings.

BGHS offers 3 CTE Signature Programs. Signature programs are offered on specific high school campuses but open to any DVUSD high school student interested in enrolling. BGHS Signature Programs are Culinary Arts, Construction Technologies, and Law Enforcement and Public Safety.

Barry Goldwater High School also offers the following CTE courses: Sports Medicine, Graphic Design, Marketing,  Photography & Design, Software Development & App Design, and Film and TV. CTE students are actively engaged in a wide range of work-based learning opportunities across campus. Their hands-on experiences include operating the DAWG Shack student store, producing video announcements, supporting student athletes as aides to the Athletic Training staff, designing campus posters and signage, catering meals and managing a fully functioning restaurant, constructing furniture, and assisting with security at school events. 

CTE Internships*

Learning is not limited to the classroom. Internship opportunities are supervised work-based learning experiences in a paid or unpaid position within the CTE program of study. The CTE internship provides on-the-job experience and valuable industry networking. Students must complete the  Online Application for DVUSD Career and Technical Education Programs.

* The participating student will be responsible for their own transportation and the parent/guardian agrees to assume liability for travel to and from the facility.