Victoria ISD is seeking community and industry businesses to partner in practicum placements for its Career and Technology Education (CTE) students.
Practicum courses are designed to give students an opportunity for supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and various instructional settings. VISD seeks industry partners to provide its CTE students practicum placement for hands-on, real-world application of skills learned in the classroom. Practicum placements can range from one to four days a week, depending on the industry partner's needs, and students must complete an application and interview with the industry partner for placement.
The District is seeking partnerships with industries that can provide practicum placement for the following areas:
● Automotive
● Graphic Design
● Law Enforcement
● Manufacturing
● STEM (Engineering, Computer Science)
● Veterinary Medical Applications
● Welding
“Practicums are a powerful way for students to hone their skills and jump-start their career while still in high school,” said Dena Justice, VISD CTE specialist. “The benefit for industry partners is recruiting and training the next generation of skilled employees.”
VISD is also seeking partners for Career Preparation. Career Preparation provides opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences.
If you are a local industry or company interested in becoming a Career Preparation or Practicum placement partner, please email CTE@VISD.net.
The District would like to recognize and thank a few industries that are current practicum and/or Career Preparations partners.
Atzenhoffer Chevrolet
Compadres Designs Inc.
Juvenile Justice System
Main Street Pet Resort
Victoria Police Department
Victoria County Sheriff's Office
Urban Surveying Inc.
VISD believes that local industry partnerships support strong partnerships among school, business, and community stakeholders.