Pacific High School CTE, Transportation and Advanced Technology Center Design
Special Citation | Vocational/Industrial Arts Areas
American Schools & University Educational Interiors Showcase
The Recognition
Pacific High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE), Transportation and Advanced Technology Center received a Special Citation in the 2023 American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase in the category of Vocational / Industrial Arts Areas. The school’s CTE space was designed to ensure students graduate with marketable skills, certifications and real-world readiness to enter high-demand fields immediately after high school.
This recognition highlights the project’s groundbreaking role as the first center of its kind at any high school in California delivering cutting-edge, career-focused education in commercial transportation and advanced technologies. It was designed as part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions and real-world workforce preparation. The facility’s hands-on training uses the same equipment used in today’s commercial transportation industry, including diesel, natural gas and electric trucks.
This center is a launchpad for students to gain the skills and certifications needed in CTE industries to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce, preparing them for a prosperous future in high-demand fields.
Behind the Design
- State-of-the-art-tools and systems, such as:
- Level III electric vehicle charger
- 7.5-ton overhead crane
- Electronic training S.E.T. system
- Computer alignment system
- Specialized trainers for diesel engines, transmissions, turbochargers, alternators, and other components
Learn more at American School & University Magazine online or in the print edition on pages 18-19, or SchoolDesigns.com.