South City High recently organized a career technical education (CTE) fair on March 8, 2024, to help students learn about careers that do not involve going to college.
"College is the gold standard," said South City High college and career counselor Daniel Flores, "but it may not be for everyone. That's why we want to our students to know that a career in the trades is an equally viable option."
The following exhibitors were invited to attend the CTE fair to meet students:
- College of San Mateo Cosmetology Program
- College of San Mateo Fire Technology Program
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6
- JobTrain
- Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship Training Center
- Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
- San Mateo County Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center
- San Mate County Office of Education Early Childhood Education
- San Mateo County Union Community Alliance Trades Introduction Program
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Bay Area Industry Training Fund
- Skyline College Outreach
- Skyline College Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics Program
- Skyline College Digital Media and Design Program
- Skyline College Education & Child Development Program
- Skyline College Paralegal Studies Program
- Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 483
- South San Francisco Parks & Recreation Department
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Marines
- Verkada
