CTE - Experience, Learn, TEACH

CTE Teacher TRAC

The Cerritos College Teacher TRaining ACademy (Teacher TRAC) is an award winning program that allows future teachers to complete required coursework and gain invaluable teaching related experiences.  CTE Teacher TRAC is a new component, that was created to address the statewide need for CTE teachers at the Secondary and Community College level.  CTE Teacher TRAC offers services to future teachers in the following areas:

Automotive Technology         Welding Technology         Woodworking Technology

Services offered:

• Educational pathways for teaching at the high school or community college level.

• Individualized Academic Counseling - Meet with a counselor specialized in CTE and with teaching experience to plan your academic career at Cerritos College.

• Internship & Mentorship Opportunities – Explore and Learn about Teaching by gaining hands on experience or observing others teaching automotive technology, welding, or woodworking.

• Conferences and Workshops – attend various activities specifically related to Teaching CTE.

• Scholarship Opportunities – Receive financial support.

• Connections with the Department of Technology Program at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)

• Connections with the Professional Studies Program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

Why be a Teacher?

• Teaching is a rewarding experience where both students and industry professionals get to share their knowledge and expertise in the field of their choice. 

• Students who have an interest in Automotive, Welding, or Woodworking can try on Teaching as a Career choice; Or chose to work in the field and come back as a teacher in later years. 

• Industry Professionals who have an expertise in the fields of Automotive, Welding, or Woodworking Technology bring a unique background to teach their special craft to future students and craftsman at the High School or Community College level.

Contribute to the needs of our youth by preparing them to become skilled professionals for
the 21^st century, and assist in fulfilling the needs of California’s workforce.