Webinar Highlights – Planning and Funding a Career and Technical Education Program in 2025
Watch Focusrite Group in Education’s latest webinar on Career and Technical Education (CTE) planning and funding, featuring our panel of academic and administration experts:
- Mark Beckett, Music & Entertainment Production Technology Instructor, Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
- Dr. Cathleen DelaPaz, Director of Career and Technical Education Academies, Essex County Schools of Technology
- David Moyer, Assistant Professor of Music, El Camino College
- Luis Rodriguez, Commercial Music Pathways Director, Lawndale High School
Our panelists shared stories of their student’s successes, background and origins of their current CTE programs, and practical tips for starting new CTE programs.
Scroll down below our highlight clips to be emailed our free updated CTE Expert Guide for 2025
Webinar Highlights
The Importance of Community
Luis Rodriguez spoke on the importance of finding a community of like-minded people to build support for your CTE program.
How to Get Started
Dr. Cathleen DelaPaz shares advice for those looking to start a CTE program from the ground up.
Student Successes
Mark Beckett shared some of the success his students have found after graduating from his program.
The Path to Community College
David Moyer shares the specifics of his music program at El Camino College, and how it expands upon what students learn in high school.
An Administrator’s Perspective
Dr. Cathleen DelaPaz explains the work she does to support CTE programs in her district.
Get the 2025 Expert Guide: How to Fund Your Career & Technical Education Program
Focusrite's updated expert CTE program funding guide is a one-stop resource on what funding exists and how to obtain it for your school audio program. Sign up below to receive the guide directly in your email inbox:
Further Reading
Los Angeles Recording School
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and strategic industry partnerships, the Los Angeles Recording School bridges classroom learning with real-world experience, preparing students for success in the professional music industry.
Donald M. Payne, Sr. School of Technology
Newark, NJ students develop pro audio and music career skills on next-gen campus that rivals college facilities.
Greenwich High School
Greenwich High School's Electronic Music & Audio Engineering program builds on a foundation of musical concepts to teach the practical skills needed for a variety of music industry roles.
Get in Touch
Whether you are looking how best to streamline your current workflow, would like to learn more about our products or would like some information to help you tackle an upcoming project, we are here and happy to help. Share your questions with us using the link below and we will reply as soon as we can.