College and Career

VISION STATEMENT

At Mount Diablo Unified School District, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed—no matter their background, interests, or aspirations. Our vision is to create a dynamic and inclusive system of college and career readiness that supports, challenges, and empowers all students from elementary through high school. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student graduates with a clear plan for their future and the tools they need to pursue it with confidence.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY?

College and Career Services in MDUSD exists to provide students with equitable access to high-quality academic programs, hands-on career exploration, work-based learning experiences, and comprehensive guidance. We aim to cultivate curiosity, build real-world skills, and encourage lifelong learning. Whether a student’s path leads to a four-year university, community college, career training, military service, or directly into the workforce, our mission is to ensure they are prepared, informed, and inspired.

A student is college and career ready when that students has the knowledge and skills to qualify for and succeed in post-secondary training and/or education that will help them achieve their career goals. This can include community college, university, vocational institutions, apprenticeship programs and/or significant on the job training. Career Pathways provide rigorous and relevant coursework that is aligned to the California CTE Model Standards as well as the academic standards, ensuring students are learning skills necessary within a particular industry sector while also providing strong academic coursework.

We work in partnership with families, educators, industry leaders, and higher education institutions to create strong pathways that reflect the diverse goals and dreams of our students. Through innovative programming, mentorship, personalized planning, and robust support systems, we strive to break down barriers and open doors to meaningful post-secondary opportunities.

At the heart of everything we do is our unwavering commitment to students. Their success is our success—and preparing them for the future is not just our goal, but our responsibility. MDUSD’s College and Career Services is dedicated to helping students not only envision their future but build it.