This week schools across OC welcomed educators from Montgomery & Boulder County to see Career Connected Learning in action. Shout out to our host schools @ElPortal @Beatty @CypressHS and @CanyonRim in partnership with @EdCoop for putting together such inspiring Spring Showcases!

🎉 Happy National Apprenticeship Day!🎉 👏 Shoutout to our incredible OC apprentices and the businesses that support them! Together, you're building brighter futures and stronger communities. 💼🌟 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #OCYouthApprenticeship #EarnAndLearn #FutureReady

🔥 OC Pathways Student Ambassadors closed the year with a beach bonfire! From karaoke to leadership wins, we celebrated a year of impact, honored grads, and welcomed them to our Alumni Network. 🎤🏐🔥 #OCPathways #CTEinOC #StudentAmbassadors #LeadershipInAction

📍 Collaborating for Impact! The K16 Regional Collaborative united to align K16 & Catalyst efforts for stronger student pathways. Grateful for Maria Linares (OCBC) & her updates on California Jobs First Catalyst funding. Focused, strategic, and inspiring. 🔗 #K16Collaborative

On May 9, OC students wowed us at the #ocMakerChallenge @theDiscoveryCube! From bold prototypes to a ramp design challenge by @ChildCreativity and compost demos with @OCWasteRecycle—innovation was on full display.👏 #MeetTheMakers #STEMeducation #OCInnovation

📚 We wrapped up our final Teacher Librarian Network gathering with powerful insights from Dr. Julie Evans and inspiring student-led innovation from Laguna Beach! Together, we celebrated the essential role of librarians in shaping future-ready schools. 💡📖 #AIinEducation #OCDE

🎉 Wrapping up an incredible year with our OC Pathways Student Ambassadors, FANSI Ambassadors, and Chief Science Officers cso ! From leading campus initiatives to representing youth voice in regional efforts, these students have made a real impact. #OCPathways #CTEinOC

🎓✨ Shoutout to our graduating OC Pathways Student Ambassadors! Your leadership, service & impact have left a legacy. Welcome to the OC Pathways Alumni Network—we can't wait to see what's next! 💫 #OCPathways #StudentAmbassadors #CTEinOC #OCPathwaysAlumni

🌟 “Thank you for coming to my TED Talk!” 🌟 OC’s first-ever TED-Ed Club Showcase at Newport Heights Elementary was unforgettable! 5th & 6th graders tackled leadership, climate, wellness & more. Bold voices, big ideas, real impact. 🎤✨ #TedEdClub #OCDEInspires #OCPathways

🎉 Big congrats to Jermaidis for completing her Registered Apprenticeship as a Project Manager with EducatorsCooperative + OCDE! 🧡 She picked up her official Dept. of Labor certificate — we’re so proud! 🙌 DM us to start your journey! #YouthApprenticeship #OCPathways

🎉 Nearly 100 incredible student interns celebrated at the 2025 GGUSD Summer Internship Culmination! 💼🌟 Proudly supported by OC Pathways—building bright futures through CTE & collaboration. #OCPathways #CTEinOC #CareerEducation

🎉 We kicked off 25–26 with Student Leadership Day—an inspiring, student-led event powered by #StudentVoice! 90+ leaders from 15 districts led sessions on apprenticeships, AI, LinkedIn & more, plus wellness & career readiness! 🙌

Last week, #OCPathways hosted a RIASEC Room at OCDE’s Children at Work Day—where kids dove into fun, adventure & learning!✨They explored six career interests & linked their strengths to future possibilities.📍Fav moment? Ngarly the OCSL mascot proudly repping “R” (Realistic) 💪🏽

📣 Save the Date! The 2026 OC Counselor Symposium is Feb. 4 at Hilton Costa Mesa. Theme: Words Are Your Superpower! ✨ Keynote: Dr. Kevin J. Fleming | 40+ sessions | Networking | Counselor of the Year 🏆🎟 Reg opens Sept | Presenters apply by 9/30 #OCCS2026

🎉 Shoutout to Eva & Shelby! 🎉 They completed the Physical Therapy Aide Apprenticeship at REPAIR Sports Institute & earned their official U.S. DOL Completion Certificates 🏋️‍♀️💪. 👏 Proof that apprenticeships open doors to future success! #YouthApprenticeship #OCPathways #CTEinOC

🚀 Earn & Learn is back with new Youth Apprenticeship openings! 🙌 From Digital Marketing & Graphic Design to Education, Healthcare & more — build skills, earn wages, and launch your career! 💡 Ages 16–24 | No experience needed🔗 Full list of 10+ opportunities 👉 Link in BIo!

✨ OCDE hosted the first CTE Teacher Ambassador meeting of the year! 🍎 Teacher leaders from across OC came together to share strengths, growth areas & ways OCDE can support teachers, districts & students. 🎓🌟 #OCPathways #CareerEducation #CTETeacherAmbassadors

District leaders came together at OCDE to connect, collaborate, and explore new ways to empower students through career-connected learning. This network is building pathways that prepare every student for the future of work. 🚀📚💼 #CareerReadiness #OCPathways #StudentSuccess

🌟 STEM in Action at Finley Elementary! 🌟45 WHS STEM students led hands-on STEMonstrations for families & the community—interactive experiments + posters in English, Spanish & Vietnamese! 🚀✨ These CSO's are sparking curiosity & inspiring future innovators across OC.

A proud moment at Savanna School District! 🎓🙌 Apprentices Leslie and Nayeli were honored by the board for completing their apprenticeship program. It was amazing for our team to be there to celebrate their success! #OCPathways #CTEinOC #YouthApprenticeship