Career Awareness (Grades K-5)

Successful careers begin early, at home and at school. Parents, teachers, and students should discuss interests and potential careers.

All students in Stockton Unified have access to Xello, which provides grade-level appropriate career awareness and exploration.

Encourage self-discovery, personal growth, and academic excellence. Reading, writing, math, science, and technology are especially important.

Career Exploration (Grades 6-8)

Families should use Xello to identify career interests and explore high school programs that align with those interests.

Middle school students can also take electives such as PLTW, MESA, or AVID to build STEM and career readiness skills.

Career Preparation (Grades 9-12)

High school years are critical for career preparation through CTE classes, industry certifications, and college pathways. Learning never stops!

Reading, writing, computers, math, and science remain important. SUSD offers a wide variety of Career and Technical Education Pathways at most high schools.

Good work habits — attendance, behavior, professionalism — are “soft skills” students practice in school and take to the workplace.