Welcome to the College and Career Readiness Department! Our commitment is to foster a dynamic educational environment that prepares students for both higher education and successful careers. Through comprehensive programs, counseling services, and partnerships with industry leaders, we aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Explore the pathways to success that await you within our district, and let's shape a promising future together.

CTE pathways are designed to prepare students for postsecondary education and training and to help them make a smooth transition into the workforce. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, gain industry certifications, experience an internship, and more.

Several of the CTE pathways include Dual Enrollment courses, meaning students have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.

CTE Annual Public Notification 

The Palm Springs Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, or any other basis protected by law or regulation in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

The Palm Springs Unified School District offers classes in many career and technical education program areas (Arts, Media & Entertainment, Business & Finance, Education, Child Development, and Family Services, Energy, Environment, and Utilities, Health Science and Medical Technology, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation, Information and Communication Technologies, Manufacturing and Product Development, Public Services, and Transportation) under its open admissions policy. For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact the CTE Director: Karen Dimick, Ed.D., Director of College and Career Readiness, 760-883-2703 x4805033, kdimick@psusd.us.

Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: If you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, you should contact your school site principal and/or:

Title IX Coordinator – Antonia Hunt, Ed.D., Director, Title IX & Compliance, 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026, ahunt@psusd.us.

Title II /ADA Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator - Laura Meusel, Executive Director, Student Support Services,  150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, (760) 883-2703 Ext: 4805102, lmeusel@psusd.us.

Non Discrimination Statement

The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).

Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.

For questions or complaints, contact:

Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer, Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026

ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator, Laura Meusel, Executive Director, Student Support Services 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102

ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff. Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264

Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination