Funding tech education
Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) has been awarded a grant of almost $1 million from a state program that helps community colleges expand career technical education and workforce training to prepare students for high-wage employment in industries that meet regional labor market needs.
MetroED’s Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) received $989,645 through the K12 Strong Workforce Program. This funding will support SVCTE’s efforts to meet the increasing demand for green technology, providing students with skills needed for sustainable industries. These industries include electric vehicle technology, eco-friendly HVAC systems, fire science with environmental solutions and clean diesel technologies.
MetroED provides career technical education for high school and adult students in Santa Clara County. It is overseen by a joint powers agreement that includes the San Jose Unified School District. Its educational partners include Evergreen Community College, Mission College, San Jose City College and West Valley College.
Neighborhood Notes
CAMBRIAN>>Students at Stratford San Jose Middle School last week hosted an artificial intelligence panel featuring experts from Gen AI, Code.org and NSF as part of Hour of Code Week. Additionally, eighth-grade mentors coached fifth-graders in various areas including Python coding, SCRATCH, Raspberry Pi, digital art and computer hardware.
ROSE GARDEN/WILLOW GLEN>>The Valley Water Board of Directors on Dec. 10 held a ceremonial swearing-in for newly appointed vice chair Richard P. Santos, re-elected director Nai Hsueh and newly elected director Shiloh Ballard, who represents District 2, which includes the Rose Garden and Willow Glen areas of San Jose. All three officially took the oath of office on Dec. 6. The board also elected Tony Estremera as chair for 2025.
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