Message from MetroED Superintendent Alyssa Lynch
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MetroED
Superintendent
Alyssa Lynch
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I would like to wish each of you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year! The first semester of the 2017-18 school year has been rewarding for MetroED and our students. We're very proud of the work taking place in our programs at SVCTE and SVAE. In Adult Education, we've already had 9 students complete the High School Diploma and 10 students complete their High School Equivalency.
This year's SVCTE Haunted House helped raise $2,000 for SkillsUSA and student clubs. Our
Mechatronics Engineering class worked on setting up and running the event with assistance from our
Electrical Maintenance students. The event sold over 400 tickets and guests included SVCTE students, their families, and members of the community. Students from our
Metals Technology class used a welding plasma cutter to create
Dia de los Muertos skull ornaments that were also sold as a fundraiser at the ticket table.
As we prepare to enter the spring semester, our students will be entering or completing internships and preparing for a lifetime of success in our community. We encourage you to play a part in their success by partnering with our schools to offer internships or making a donation to our student scholarships through the
MetroED Foundation.
Thank you for supporting our mission to prepare high school and adult students for future success in college and careers. Through business partnerships, community engagement, and a host of fun and exciting events, we hope you can continue to support us in 2018!
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SkillsUSA Dinner Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza on Dec 21
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Join Silicon Valley Career Technical Education and help raise funds for SkillsUSA, a student organization that builds future leaders! Dine at Blaze Pizza on
Thursday, December 21 from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and 20% of proceeds will be donated to SkillsUSA. Be sure to show our event flyer to credit your order. Blaze Pizza is located at 5353 Almaden Expressway in San Jose, CA 95118.
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Six SVCTE Alumni Graduate from Milpitas Fire Explorer Program
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Six alumni from the SVCTE Fire Science/First Responder program graduated the Milpitas Fire Explorer Program on December 2. Out of all the applicants selected to start the Explorer Academy last year, five students were in the final selections. Participants included (left to right):
- Hanna Brunswheiler, Fire Science, Class of 2016
- Michael Herring, Fire Science, Class of 2016
- Seth Brown, Fire Science, Class of 2016
- Kelin Perla Hernandez, Fire Science, Class of 2016
- Darren Foranda, Fire Science, Class of 2016
- Alberto Torres, Fire Science, Class of 2015
"We are very proud of our previous students," said Phil Gonzales, SVCTE Fire Science/First Responder teacher. "It is a pleasure preparing them and helping them attain their goals."
The group is currently in the Foothill College EMT Academy and plan to graduate this semester from the program. Alberto Torres, far right, is currently working for Rural Metro Ambulance company and just recently graduated from the South Bay Regional Fire Academy.
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San Jose Christmas in the Park Tree Decorated by Fashion Class
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SVCTE's Fashion Design and Textile Art class, led by teacher
Johnny Paul Vera, helped design and decorate an annual tree at Downtown San Jose's
Christmas in the Park. Pictured is also
Lucy Ataide of the SVCTE College & Career Center. The tree features purple floral ornaments, gold bulbs, lights, and ribbons with SVCTE's name. The tree is at plot #130 in the park, out of 500 trees this year. It is located across from the Fairmont Hotel main entrance.
Christmas in the Park started in the 1950s and last year had over 600,000 guests. The event is a family oriented Christmas tradition of lights, trees and exhibits in Downtown San Jose's Plaza de Cesar Chavez. The park is open through January 7.
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SVCTE Students Sort 3,000 Donated Toys for the Community
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About 30 students from the SVCTE Law Enforcement and Fire Science/First Responder classes helped the San Jose Fire Department on December 2 to sort 3,000 donated toys.
For over 25 years, the San Jose Fire Department, San Jose Firefighters Union Local 230 and local businesses have distributed toys and Christmas joy to hundreds of needy families in our community.
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Recognition of SVCTE Teacher Service: Dr. Meherunisa Memon
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Dr. Meherunisa Memon announced she will retire on December 31, 2017. She was recognized for her service to SVCTE at the December board meeting.
Dr. Memon been a Medical Assistant teacher at SVCTE for the past six years. Her positive influence on others began at a young age in Pakistan. Her determination had an impact on her six siblings who became doctors, engineers, and teachers. Before coming to the USA, she worked as an anesthesiologist. Coming to SVCTE, she has trained students with the essential skills they need to be successful and fully prepared in a Medical Assisting career. She has placed over 300 students as interns at local clinics and doctor offices.
In retirement, Dr. Memon will return to her home in Pakistan. She plans to host local residents to create clothing for the community and promote people to pursue a medical career.
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Sara Crowder Appointed SVCTE Principal
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In the 2017-18 fall semester,
Sara Crowder served as the Lead Administrator of SVCTE. As of December 13, 2017, Sara was appointed as the permanent Principal. We congratulate her on the new position and celebrate her leadership at Silicon Valley Career Technical Education. She will continue to be supported by Assistant Principals
Ted Altenberg and
Peter Vrabel.
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SVCTE Centennial Celebration News Report by NTDTV
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On October 20, 2017, hundreds of community members, teachers, staff, and alumni celebrated 100 years of Silicon Valley Career Technical Education. The school started in 1917 as San Jose Technical High School and now offers 26 career training classes free-of-charge to high school students from 6 local school districts. Watch the news report by Chinese station NTDTV. English closed captioning is available.
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Download the Silicon Valley Adult Education Spring 2018 Catalog
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The Spring 2018 Course Catalog is available online for
Silicon Valley Adult Education (SVAE). A printed copy was mailed to residents within the San Jose Unified School District boundary. The spring catalog features a number of great courses that include Career Technical Education, online education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and adult high school programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Silicon Valley Adult Education at (408) 723-6450.
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12 Adult Ed Students Earn HVAC Achievement and Competency
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This month, 12 students in the evening Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning class at Silicon Valley Adult Education completed their course achievement and competency requirements. The local HVAC industry is hiring Refrigeration Technicians, Air Conditioning Technicians, HVAC Installers, and Air and Hydraulic Balance Technicians, with some positions paying as high as $50 per hour.
The course is taught by
Jim Falcone, an HVAC Journeyman and a seasoned master Plumber with electrical experience. Prior to teaching, he owned his family HVAC and plumbing business from 1981 until 2010. Jim is EPA-approved for refrigerant handling and has kept current with the new technologies bringing valuable knowledge, experience, and business ethics to prepare his students for success.
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Open Doors Campaign Supports South Bay's Adult Learners
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of adults in the Silicon Valley who do not hold a high school diploma is well into the double digits in some communities, prompting the
South Bay Consortium for Adult Education (SBCAE) to launch
Open Doors, a regional campaign that brings to the forefront the diverse adult education programs that put adults lacking language, literacy or technical skills on a solid path to work, school and/or career training.
In the area served by SBCAE, a partnership of five adult schools and four community colleges in Santa Clara County, the percentage of adults without a high school diploma is as high as 17.7% in San Jose, the consortium's largest city, followed by 14.2% in Milpitas, 13.5% in Santa Clara and 12.9% in Morgan Hill, according to census data. Statewide, 18% of the population aged 25 and older does not have a high school diploma or equivalency, according to census data.
Silicon Valley Adult Education is a proud partner of
Open Doors. Those interested can visit the campaign website to explore options and complete a short form so a transition specialist may contact them. The website includes a map that shows the location and contact information for each transition specialist. For more information,
visit www.OpenDoorsSouthBay.org or call 408-918-5100.
Gloria Curd, Principal of Silicon Valley Adult Education, appeared on
Despierta, Área de la Bahía to discuss Open Doors. Watch the video clip with English or Spanish captions:
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Superintendent's Holiday Open House for MetroED Teachers & Staff
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Our annual Superintendent's Holiday Open House was an exciting celebration with our teachers and staff on December 15. Everyone posed for photos, enjoyed a pasta buffet, warmed themselves with a gourmet selection of hot chocolates and teas, and finished with sweet dessert selections from the Cabinet team. The dessert table collected $100 in donations towards SVCTE student organizations.
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Positions Available at MetroED!
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We are currently seeking applicants for several positions at MetroED. If you (or anyone you know) would like to join our team, please share the links below:
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Most Retweeted CTE Headlines
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- 25 Ways to Attract a Student Talent Pipeline into Manufacturing https://metroed.us/2luremr #CTEinCA #manufacturing #education #talent #jobs
- Auto technicians need advanced computer skills, self-driving cars coming https://metroed.us/2AiZnco @PghBizTimes #selfdriving #auto #tech #CTE
- High School CTE students learn a trade while serving the community w/ @Habitat_org https://metroed.us/2xVnADL #CTE #Virginia #communityservice
- High school students get hands-on career experience while building a tiny office https://metroed.us/2AgQP5J by @KCRG #tinyoffice #CTE #Iowa
- Students at @HealdsburgHigh Construction And Sustainability Academy contributing to fire relief https://metroed.us/2hRuIvc #CTEinCA #fire #help
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Upcoming Events
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 Be sure to mark your calendar with the upcoming event dates:
- December 21: Blaze Pizza fundraiser for SVCTE student organizations [PDF Flyer]
- December 22: SVAE International Day, Auditorium (Room 201), 9am
- January 17: Governing Board Meeting, Auditorium (Room 201), 6pm
- February 7: CTE Legislative Hearing, Sacramento, 1:30pm
- February 17: SkillsUSA Regional Competition
- May 4: 13th Annual SkillsUSA Car Show at SVCTE
- May 18: SVCTE Annual Awards Ceremony
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The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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