Join the iLEAD CTE Advisory Council

iLEAD Schools is seeking industry and community leaders to join our iLEAD CTE Advisory Council, a voluntary partnership of experts helping to prepare the next generation of workforce-ready talent in our schools.

We would be honored to invite you to join our team.

Industry Sectors

We are recruiting advisory council members from the following industry sectors:

• Agriculture
• Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME)
• Business and Finance
• Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• Health
• Health Science & Medical Technology
• Marketing, Sales, and Service
• Public Service
• Aerospace

Why Join Us?

As a council member, you will have a direct voice in:

Advising: Assessing programs and suggesting improvements.
Assisting: Supporting student competitions and work-based learning opportunities.
Advocating: Promoting CTE programs within our community.

Your service also offers you valuable personal and professional benefits, including early access to emerging talent, opportunities to build community partnerships, and a direct role in strengthening our local economy.

Time Commitment & Service

We respect your busy schedule and keep our requirements highly manageable:

• Meetings: Only two meetings annually (one virtual, one in-person).
• Terms: Members typically serve a three-year term to ensure a balance of continuity and fresh perspectives.
• Optional Engagement: You are also welcome to participate as a guest speaker, mentor, or internship partner as your schedule allows.

Attend Our Inaugural Network-Wide Meeting: October 15

Our Inaugural Network-Wide Meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 12:15-3:00 PM, held in person at iLEAD Headquarters, 29477 The Old Rd, Castaic, CA. Lunch will be provided.

Whether you can join us October 15 or not, please sign up today if you’re interested in joining the iLEAD CTE Advisory Council.

If you have questions, please email matt.zuchowicz@ileadcalifornia.org or call 805-451-8233.

We look forward to collaborating with you!

Warm regards,

Matt Zuchowicz, Director of Career-Connected Learning
iLEAD California

 

About iLEAD California:

iLEAD California is a service provider for tuition-free charter schools serving grades TK-12 offering personalized, relationship-driven learning empowering individuals to grow and LEAD. The iLEAD learning model promotes individualized, project-based, social-emotional, self-directed, STEAM-focused, and real-world learning. With classroom-based, independent study, hybrid, and online options, iLEAD schools empower students and staff to become leaders who are lifelong learners, empathetic citizens, authentic individuals, and design thinkers.

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Join our innovative network today!