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Welcome to the Santa Ana Unified School District’s Office of Career Education & Workforce Innovation!
Our vision is rooted in a steadfast commitment to preparing every student to be both college and career ready. We believe that through innovative programs, relevant learning experiences, and meaningful partnerships, students can discover their passions, develop essential career skills, and confidently shape their futures.
The Office of Career Education & Workforce Innovation exists to ensure that our students are not only equipped for today’s opportunities but are also inspired to lead in tomorrow’s workforce. Through high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, state of the art technology, and forward-thinking curriculum, we empower students to apply their learning in real-world contexts.
We know that true student success is built on collaboration. That’s why we work closely with businesses, families, educators, higher education institutions, and community organizations—creating a strong network of support that maximizes the impact of every student’s educational journey.
Together, we are shaping a future where every Santa Ana student graduates prepared, confident, and inspired to thrive in college, career, and life.
Steven A. Long Director, Career Education & Workforce Innovation
Santa Ana Unified School District
STEAM
Students engage in hands-on learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to build creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
21st Century Career Academies
Real-world experience comes to life through themed academies that connect classroom learning with career pathways in health care, business, engineering, and other in-demand fields.
SAUSD - Your Future Workforce Is Here!
Why SAUSD Career Education & Workforce Innovation?
Career Education and Workforce Innovation is where academic learning meets the real world! Work-Based Learning allows our highly skilled students to learn in authentic industry-specific laboratory environments whether in the classroom or out in the real world. Students are able to connect with their future selves in 13 different Industry Sectors and 25+ Career Pathways. Engaging in "Productive Struggle" in a vast array of courses allows students to develop resilience as they develop their career identity on their way to college and beyond!
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Career Education & Workforce Innovation Evening Programs - Spring 2026
The Career Education & Workforce Innovation Spring 2026 Evening Program is open for registration!
Want to gain hands-on, Work-Based Learning experience in career education
while earning 10 high school elective credits?
Enroll in SAUSD’s Career Education & Workforce Innovation Evening Program!
Intermediate Medical Assistant
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Patient Care)
Advanced Dental Assistant
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Dental Assistant)
1/12/2026 - 5/21/2026
Monday - Thursday
4:00pm-6:00pm
Register Here:
forms.gle/LhsZkyecp7M7AFrT6
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Director's Message
Welcome to the Santa Ana Unified School District’s Office of Career Education & Workforce Innovation!
Our vision is rooted in a steadfast commitment to preparing every student to be both college and career ready. We believe that through innovative programs, relevant learning experiences, and meaningful partnerships, students can discover their passions, develop essential career skills, and confidently shape their futures.
The Office of Career Education & Workforce Innovation exists to ensure that our students are not only equipped for today’s opportunities but are also inspired to lead in tomorrow’s workforce. Through high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, state of the art technology, and forward-thinking curriculum, we empower students to apply their learning in real-world contexts.
We know that true student success is built on collaboration. That’s why we work closely with businesses, families, educators, higher education institutions, and community organizations—creating a strong network of support that maximizes the impact of every student’s educational journey.
Together, we are shaping a future where every Santa Ana student graduates prepared, confident, and inspired to thrive in college, career, and life.
Steven A. Long Director, Career Education & Workforce Innovation
Santa Ana Unified School District
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