Pathways Improvement Scope

The BOSS – Building Occupation-Specific Skills with Smart Tech project will improve four existing CTE pathways: Business Management, Public Safety, Food Service/Culinary, and Automotive Service and Repair. The scope focuses on modernizing curriculum with AI and smart technology, upgrading equipment and learning environments, strengthening college and career connections, expanding work-based learning, and providing targeted student support

Goals & Priorities

The BOSS project’s main goals are to strengthen four CTE pathways—Business Management, Public Safety, Culinary, and Automotive—by integrating AI and smart technologies into instruction and hands-on learning. Priorities include updating curriculum and equipment, increasing industry certifications and work-based learning, strengthening college and career pathways, and expanding support for underserved students. The project also aims to increase access to high-wage, high-demand careers and improve students’ transition to college and employment.

Partners

La Puente HS, Los Altos HS, Glen A. Wilson HS, William Workman HS< Sierra Vista HS, Fairgrove Academy, Cedarlane Academy, Orange Grove Middle School, Grandview, College Preparatory, Mesa Robles, Sparks Middle School

Industry Sector(s) Or Pathway(s)

BUSINESS AND FINANCE SECTOR (FIN) (CDE) HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, AND RECREATION SECTOR (HOS) (CDE) PUBLIC SERVICES SECTOR (PUB) (CDE) TRANSPORTATION SECTOR (TRA) (CDE)

Additional CCD Partners

Mt. San Antonio College