Laguna Beach Unified School District believes that meaningful partnerships with local businesses and industry make a real difference in students’ lives. These connections give students a clearer sense of direction, purpose, and possibility as they think about their futures.
For many professionals, partnering with schools is also an opportunity to give back, share hard-earned experience, and help shape the next generation of talent. By connecting with students early, you can spark curiosity, build confidence, and guide them toward careers they may not have otherwise considered. This partnership can take many forms:
Participate on an advisory committee: Share your voice and expertise by serving on a Career Technical Education (CTE) advisory board. Help ensure student learning aligns with real-world expectations and provide valuable input on curriculum review.
Create real-world learning experiences: Engage and inspire students by providing meaningful Work-Based Learning experiences that bring classroom concepts to life. Opportunities may include guest speaking, mentoring, hosting field trips, facilitating job shadowing, or offering internships.
Support Student Success: Make a meaningful impact by participating in career fairs, donating equipment or materials, sponsoring scholarships, or hosting teacher externships to keep instruction current and relevant.
Invest in Students: Connect with motivated, career-ready students and help launch their professional journeys.
To become an industry partner, please complete this form.
For more information, contact Julia Budd, Work-Based Learning Technician, jbudd@lbusd.org or (949) 497-7700 ext. 5239.
Laguna Beach High School students partnered with the Roark executive team over several months to create a T-shirt and hat inspired by Laguna Beach’s culture and history, culminating in a final presentation where students pitched their concepts and received feedback from Roark designers, who selected one winning design.
Held at Laguna Beach High School, the Industry Spotlight Series gave students an inside look at six different industries through engaging panel discussions with professionals who shared their career journeys, real-world experiences, and advice, while students had the opportunity to ask questions and explore future career possibilities.
During College and Career Week at Thurston Middle School, all students participated in two days of Career Exploration Exhibit Days featuring eight interactive, hands-on exhibits that introduced students to a variety of career fields.
At Thurston Middle School, the Career Speaker Series introduces students to a wide range of careers through weekly Wednesday tutorial sessions where professionals share their career journeys, educational backgrounds, and day-to-day work experiences.
KXFM, a local radio station, welcomed Laguna Beach High School ASB leaders as guest DJs, giving students the chance to share their favorite music, talk about campus life, and experience firsthand what it takes to keep a live radio segment engaging, authentic, and entertaining for an audience.
