Career Technical Education
CTE
Discover the boundless opportunities awaiting students in our Career Technical Education (CTE) program at Thomas Jefferson High School. Through hands-on learning experiences, industry-aligned curriculum, and partnerships with local businesses, our CTE program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience needed to thrive in the workforce.
Small Business Management and Ownership
(Entrepreneurship/Self-Employment)
Mr. Fernandez
In this course, you will develop your conceptual and practical knowledge of new venture creation and management. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Explain fundamental concepts, theories, and practices employed in the field of entrepreneurship and the role entrepreneurship plays in the global economy and society. Describe the new venture creation process along with starting your own business.
Graphic Communications and Screen Printing
(Graphic Production Technologies)
Ms. Trujillo
In this course, you will develop your conceptual and practical knowledge of new venture creation and management. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Explain fundamental concepts, theories, and practices employed in the field of entrepreneurship and the role entrepreneurship plays in the global economy and society. Describe the new venture creation process along with starting your own business.
Teacher Prep Academy
(Child Development)
Mr. Gomez
Through interdisciplinary, thematic approaches, project-based learning and internships, students are taught to strengthen their skills and excel academically. TPA graduates will become strong educational professionals and productive citizens. Utilizing the vast resources within the community, TPA students learn by teaching others. They are tutors, mentors and assistants to children in all grade levels in schools within the Jefferson community. Students are able to work closely with local universities to explore the many careers available through the field of education and beyond. There is also an opportunity for the students to become teacher assistants within LAUSD while they complete college course work for a teaching credential. Successful candidates will receive an offer of employment from the Los Angeles Unified School District upon completion of all mandated requirements.