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Work-Based Learning Opportunities in FCUSD

CTE Summer Preceptorship & Creative Career Connections (CCC)

Summer 2025–2026

FCUSD Career Technical Education (CTE) offers summer programs that connect high school students with real-world career experiences, internships, and short courses led by industry professionals and post-secondary partners.

Explore your pathway, build your professional skills, and make connections that support your future college and career goals.

Student Opportunities

Student Internship Options

CTE Summer Preceptorship Program

Hands-on, career-focused internships with local business and community partners. Students may choose:

  • 4-week program: June 3 – June 30, 2026
  • 3-week program: June 3 – June 23, 2026

Internship placements vary by industry and site. Some interviews may be required.

Short Courses

Creative Career Connections (CCC) Program

CCC offers two-week courses in a variety of CTE pathways at different times throughout June. Students explore skills and careers in a focused, hands-on setting.

Sample Course

Photography @ Vista del Lago – Learn technical and creative skills in digital photography using professional equipment and workflows.

Additional Options

SSVMS Medical Program

Offered in partnership with the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS), this program introduces students to healthcare careers.

In-Person Programs (2026)

  • Session I: June 8 – June 26, 2026
    This session is part of the FCUSD summer program.
  • Session II: July 6 – July 24, 2026
    This session is outside of the FCUSD summer program.

Virtual Program

  • Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • June 15 – 25, 2026
  • Open to incoming juniors and seniors only.

Applications due: March 1  |  Acceptance notices: March 23

Applications & Required Documents

Student 2026 Application

How to Apply

  • Applications open: February 2 @ 8:30 a.m.
  • Applications close: March 6 @ 5:00 p.m.
  • Student placements announced: April 1

Some internship placements may require a brief interview.

Required Student Documents

Forms to Complete

All students accepted into a summer program must complete the following:

If accepted into the program, all required forms are due by May 2, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Community Business Partners

For Businesses

Partner with FCUSD Students

Local businesses and organizations play a critical role in providing high-quality, career-aligned experiences for our students.

Summer 2026 participants must have all forms completed by May 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Student Support

Help with the SSVMS Application

Mrs. Maxey-Parler, Patient Care instructor at Folsom HS, will offer two help sessions for any FCUSD student completing the SSVMS application:

  • Monday, February 9, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, February 23, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Students can participate in person at Folsom HS or join via a Teams online meeting.

Please email Mrs. Maxey-Parler to let her know how you plan to attend.

Contact

FCUSD CTE Contact

Shanan Spears
CTE Coordinator, FCUSD

Email
Phone: (916) 294-9000 ext. 103680

For general questions about CTE summer programs, internship placements, or business partnerships, please reach out by email.