Investing in Sonoma County's Future
Investing in Sonoma County's Future
Through Career-Connected Learning
Through Career-Connected Learning
Inspiring Tomorrow's Workforce
We unite education, employers and donors to build programs that prepare students for the future in the ways that excite them the most.
$18.2+
Million invested
$4.6+
Million in grants directly to schools
145+
CTE programs implemented since 2013
27,000+
Students directly impacted
Success Stories
Our Investments
Connecting students, educators and employers
We invest in connected learning practices that align academics, careers and ambition to prepare students for life after high school. Our goals include transforming education to equitably prepare Sonoma County students, reshaping perceptions of readiness and ensuring access to high-quality pathways that align passion, skills and career aspirations. At CTE Foundation, we:
Connect Resources:
We support local schools to expand career-connected learning, addressing gaps unmet by other sources and enabling innovation or urgent pivots.
Connect Pathways:
We act as an education-to-workforce intermediary, a bridge linking employers and industry with schools to deliver career-focused learning and high-quality experiences such as internships.
Connect Partners:
We unite education, industry, community and political leaders to align efforts and perspectives.
Connect Policies:
With 15 high schools in Sonoma County, we promote regional pathways connecting K-12 to post-secondary education, such as Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) and Sonoma State University (SSU).
Partnering with the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE), we align policies and systems for smoother transitions out of high school, Early College Credits and Dual Enrollment.
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What Happens When Local Industry Opens Its Doors to Students?
Authored by Andriana Du Pree, Director of Development & Marketing Last year at CTE Foundation’s annual event, Spark the Future,…
Innovation in Action: Reimagining the Student Experience Together
Authored by Eli Weinzveg, Executive Director At its core, an intermediary is a connector. The role can be complicated and nuanced and sometimes…
Who Will Care for Sonoma County’s Future Patients?
Authored by Jolene Pighini, Student Success Advisor, and Malloy Schaffner, Marketing & Communications Manager On May 16, 26 students crossed…
Merari G's Sports Medicine Journey
When Merari enrolled in her Sports Medicine class at Analy High School, she had no idea the impact it…
Sutter Health and CTE Foundation Partner to Strengthen Health Career Pathways for Sonoma and Lake County Students
Not-for-profit Sutter Health and Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Sonoma County are proud to announce a new partnership, supported financially…
Inclusive By Design: Five Key Strategies for Inclusion and Belonging
On November 7, 2025, in partnership with Beyond Equity in Education, CTE Foundation hosted Inclusive By Design, a workshop for…