Our goal in the Elk Grove Unified School District is to guide our students toward academic success and future employment. The education that students receive is in preparation for the many future roles they will experience: student in higher education, employee, parent, and citizen. Therefore, sound educational and career planning and thoughtful course selection are critical to students making the most of the four years in high school. When selecting courses, students are strongly encouraged to consider their educational and career goals and to select courses that will best help them reach those goals.

What is Career Education?

Career Education is a comprehensive, lifelong educational process, which encourages and empowers ALL individuals at ALL levels of their development to make appropriate personal applications of learning to prepare for and achieve a satisfying career and lifestyle. In high school, career education includes many activities, experiences, and opportunities that will assist students to reach the goals of career education:

• Make learning more relevant to students
• Instill the desire to be lifelong learners
• Assist students to set post secondary educational and career goals

Students in the Elk Grove Unified School District can participate in career education by enrolling in an academy, a major or career path courses.


What is an Academy?

EGUSD academies are 3- or 4-year programs to which students must apply. The academy curriculum integrates academic and career/technical education, while providing students with a solid background for college a major. Academy programs incorporate business partnerships to provide opportunities for students to learn about and experience work, while in school. Students who complete an academy program have completed all district graduation requirements and are prepared to attend college and/or enter the work world.

What is a Career Path or Major?

A career path or major is a series of specialized courses concentrated in a particular career or academic area. Students are provided with the introductory skills and knowledge necessary to pursue post-secondary education or work immediately after graduation from high school.