About Us
Career Technical Education (CTE) programs specialize in modern technologies, technical skills, and applied sciences that provide students with opportunities to benefit from hands-on, project based learning environments. Mesa College CTE programs are generally designed to prepare students for immediate employment into living wage jobs and careers. These programs offer specialized training to develop job-related skills and preparation for any necessary certification/licensing.
Career Education 2020-2021 Program Details
Mesa College works with local industry to provide current programs with proven faculty leaders and in state-of-the-art facilities to meet the needs of the San Diego region. Many programs provide direct clinical experience, access to internships, work experience, and other work-based learning opportunities. Courses are taught by top professors in real-world environments equipped with current, industry-specific technology, tools, equipment and intense curriculum.
The CTE office is responsible for managing the Strong Workforce State program funding and the Work-Based Learning Program.
Strong Workforce President's Cabinet Update Spring 2020
Regional Strong Workforce Faculty Institute
Perkins Application and Committee
Applicant Information
Below are the required application materials for the 2023-2024 cycle of the Perkins V Grant. Please submit the required documents to Azucena (Suzy) Murillo at amurillo001@sdccd.edu. Please contact Azucena with any Perkins question you might have at (619) 388-2789. Application submission deadline is Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Late applications and hard copies will not be accepted.
Access the 2023 - 2024 Perkins V Application Forms on Microsoft Teams.
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- Perkins V Presentation
- Advisory Committee Presentation
- SDCCD-CE Industry Advisory Committee Handbook
- Recording - Perkins V Meeting 8/12/2020
- 9/18/2020 Mesa CTE Data Training Presentation
- 9/18/2020 Handout 1 - Six Data Elements
- 9/18/2020 Handout 2 - Data Sources Description
- 9/18/2020 Handout 3 - Sample Process
- 9/18/2020 COE Occupation Demand
- 9/18/2020 Supply
- 9/18/2020 Presentation - Audio only
- 9/18/2020 Presentation - Video
- 10/29/2020 Recording of CTE Local Planning Team Meeting
- 10/29/2020 What is CTE - Goal of CTE
- 10/29/2020 Highlights of Perkins V
- 10/29/2020 CTE Data versus Overall Campus Data
- 10/29/2020 Data Involving Special Population
- 10/29/2020 SWP Faculty Institute
- 10/29/2020 Dental Assisting Program Sucess
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Perkins Grant Committee
Purpose
- Monitor and ensure College's Perkins projects are in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements and that they are reflective of the region's vocational and technical educational needs.
- Make recommendations to the President's Cabinet concerning budget allocations and activities for Perkins projects.
Membership
Chair
- Monica Romero - Acting Dean Health Sciences and Public Service
Deans (2 Representatives)
- Alex Berry - Associate Dean, CTE
- David Fiero - Director, Technology Services
Faculty (6 Representatives: 5 Vocational Education, 1 Non-Vocational)
- Valerie Abe - School of Social/Behavioral Sciences & Multicultural Studies
- Howard Eskew - School of Business and Technology
- Donna Flournoy - School of Exercise Science, Health Education, Dance & Athletics
- Tonya Whitfield - School of Business Technology
- Kimberly Mills - School of Health Sciences and Public Services
- Michael Cox - Non-Vocational
Classified (1 Representative)
- Azucena Murillo - Administrative Assistant III, School of Health Sciences and Public Service
Ex-Officio (Non-Voting)
- Dr. Isabel O'Connor - Vice President, Instruction
Meeting Information
Once in the fall semester or as needed to review progress for funded projects, and issues related to economic development initiatives.
Twice in the spring semester or as needed to review proposed projects for funding, and to determine allocations.
Programs
We send three emails per semester of various Program Updates and the Year in Review.
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Faculty Contact
- Tara Marciel
- Phone: 619-388-2528
- Email: tmaciel@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Leslie Styles
- Phone: 619-388-5824
- Email: lstyles@sdccd.edu
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American Sign Language - English Interpretation Program Page
Faculty Contact
- Leslie Styles
- Phone: 619-388-5824
- Email: lstyles@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
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Valerie Abe
- Phone: 619-388-5073
- Email: vabe@sdccd.edu
- Robert Wong
- Phone: 619-388-5074
- Email: rowong@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Jim Fegan
- Phone: (619)388-2452
- Email: jfegan@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
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Program Page
Faculty Contact
- Howard Eskew
- Phone: 619-388-5957
- Email: heskew@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
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Faculty Contact
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Program Page
Faculty Contact
- Michael Fitzgerald
- Phone: 619-388-2240
- Email: mfitzger@sdccd.edu
- Tonya Whitfield
- Phone: 619-388-5889
- Email: twhitfie@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Blythe Barton
- Phone: 619-388-5108
- Email: bbarton@sdccd.edu
- Donna Flournoy
- Phone: 619-388-2453
- Email: dflourno@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Claudia Perkins
- Phone: 619-388-2697
- Email: cperkins@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
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Program Page
Faculty Contact
- Meegan Feori
- Phone: 619-388-5915
- Email: mfeori@sdccd.edu
- Jordyn Smiley
- Phone: 619-388-2804
- Email: jsmiley@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Rachel Russell
- Phone: N/A
- Email: rrussell@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
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Faculty Contact
- Connie Renda
- Phone: 619-388-2606
- Email: crenda@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Connie Renda
- Phone: 619-388-2606
- Email: crenda@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Brian Lesson
- Phone: 619-388-2307
- Email: blesson@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Amy Aswell
- Phone: 619-388-2254
- Email: aaswell@sdccd.edu
- Sarah Kim
- Phone: 619-388-2941
- Email: skim002@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Janna Braun
- Phone: (619)388-2338
- Email: jbraun@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Amanda Horner
- Phone: 619-388-2447
- Email: ahorner@sdccd.edu
- Mariette Rattner
- Phone: 619-388-2248
- Email: mrattner@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Tracy Penrod
- Email: tpenrod@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Carlos Toth
- Phone: 619-388-2238
- Email: jtoth@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Christine Dupraw
- Phone: (619)388-2208
- Email: cdupraw@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Kelsey Graham
- Phone: 619-388-2431
- Email: kgraham@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Amanda Johnston
- Phone: 619-388-2229
- Email: ajonhsto@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Kimberly Mills
- Phone: 619-388-2666
- Email: kmills@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Eddie Landeros
- Phone: (619)-388-2432
- Email: elanderos@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
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Program Page
Faculty Contact
- Jeaneal Davis
- Email: jdavis003@sdccd.edu
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Faculty Contact
- Kris Secor
- Phone: (619) 388-2236
- Email: ksecor@sdccd.edu
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Advisory Committees
Our Career Education programs are closely tied with our regional partners through Career Education Industry Advisory Committees. Industry Advisory Committees (IACs) play an essential role in our programs by:
- Evaluating program curriculum for alignment with current industry needs and future trend
- Sharing expertise and advice on industry-standard materials, methods, technology, and software
- Bridging classroom learning with real-world training to support student success
Want to share your experience and expertise with Mesa students? Complete the short interest form.
Advisory Committee Functions
- To study the educational needs of a specific occupational program and to make recommendations to the College program faculty and administration relating to these needs. Such recommendations may be included in the program's academic program review.
- To interpret the program to the communities served and the communities' needs to the College.
- To furnish specialized information and advice on technical requirements for the effective operation of the program.
- To provide channels of communication between the College and the various organizations and agencies of the community interested in the program.
- To further a cooperative relationship between the College and the resource agencies of the community in support of the program.
- To monitor, document, and discuss how students are progressing toward the competencies, objectives, and student learning outcomes identified for the particular program(s).
- To support a diverse workforce through the development and maintenance of a strong student pipeline from education and training to employment.
Industry Member Opportunities
Curriculum Content Advisement
- Providing insight regarding curriculum and training needed from potential employers of our students
- Advising on content (not teaching method)
- Forecast trends in the field so that curriculum can be created to reflect these trends
- Provide insight to be utilized within the local program review process
Career Guidance
- Engaging in Work-Based Learning activities within the curriculum and outside the classroom. Helping design opportunities for students to gain career experience while enrolled. Sponsoring or assisting with Career events and job activities
- Serving as a guest speakers regarding job opportunities and expectations of employers
- Conducting mock interviews
- Provide insights regarding internships and other work experience opportunities (mentoring, job shadowing, externships, apprenticeships)
Additional Opportunities
- Provide insights and help establish standards regarding equipment and software purchases
- Contribute to community/public relations for College and the career education program – boost enrollment
- Enhancing professional development for career education faculty
- May also provide financial, legislative, and moral support for the career education program
Committee Structure, Tools, & Time Committment
Each advisory committee strives to reflect the composition of the community's business, industry, or government sectors. At San Diego Mesa College, the leading college of equity and excellence, we value the diverse experiences and backgrounds our IACs members can share with our students. Our IACs aim reflect the diversity our student body as well as in the communities employment options for our students.
We are interested in:
- Large, medium, and small employers
- Members at various employment levels (executive management, middle management, supervisory, technicians, and labor representatives)
- Public, private, and non-profit employers
- Minority-owned and Veteran-owned businesses
- The broad spectrum of types of employers that fall under our general Career Education programs
Participation on an SDCCD Industry Advisory Committee is 100% voluntary. As a committee member, you are dedicating their time to convene as a group and to provide much needed guidance, advice, and insight. Each advisory committee has a unique schedule and pacing of meetings. Please see our Programs section for more information.
Member Tools
- Career Education Advisory Committee Handbook Revised: August 2020
- SDCCD Career Education Industry Advisory Committee Member Responsibilities
- Employer Benefits of Service on a Committee
On-campus resources include Job Boards, Internships, the Career Center, and the Work Based Learning Team.
IAC Faculty & Staff Resources
Faculty who are in charge of an Advisory Committee will:
- Submit items for advisory committee meeting agendas
- Attend advisory committee meetings, participate in discussions
- Complete committee assignments, and serve on subcommittees as appropriate
- Review curriculum changes recommended by the advisory committee
- Assist in the development/revision of curriculum
