Southwest High School

Programs of Study:

Arts, Media and Entertainment –

The Arts, Media, and Entertainment industry sector is big business in California.  This dynamic sector is relevant statewide, with most of the major employers concentrated in the southern part of the state.  This industry offers jobs that require a vast range of creative and technical knowledge and skills.

Engineering and Design –

The Engineering and Design Industry sector provides a strong foundation in engineering and design for students in California.  Students are engaged in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation.  Students also prepare for the vast scope of job opportunities in this field.  The demand for engineers in a variety of specializations throughout the state and the nation will remain high.

Health Science and Medical Technology –

Health Science and Medical Technology continues to be one of the fastest-growing industry sectors in California, offering numerous opportunities and benefits.  Of the more than 300 careers within this sector, about 41 percent require professional-level preparation; about 33 percent, technical-level preparation, and 25 percent require assistant-level preparation.

Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation –

The Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation industry sector includes California’s fastest-growing industries:  travel, recreation, and food-hospitality.  Nearly 900,000 jobs are directly supported by the travel industry, making tourism the state’s third largest employer; and the industry is expected to expand by more than 2 percent per year through 2014.

Transportation –

Transportation plays a crucial role in our society because moving people and good is central to everything America does.  As the Transportation industry sector continues to expand significantly, it will provide employment opportunities for years to come in a vast range of transportation-related occupations.  It will also continue to adapt to changing technology and repair techniques as vehicle components and systems become increasingly sophisticated.

Academies:

Health Care Plus Academy

Eco-Engineering Program Academy