VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Visalia Unified School District is hoping to open up a world of possibilities for its students.

Starting this year, the district is expanding its Career Technical Education program to middle school.

In high school, Visalia Unified students get to pick a pathway they'd like to follow.

That could include electrical, engineering, or agriculture -- just to name a few.

It's a great way for students to get a jumpstart on a career.

Superintendent Kirk Shrum says sometimes, students struggle to find a field they like.

That means they may not spend enough time on one focus to earn industry certifications.

"If you're dabbling and trying to figure out, 'What am I interested in?" it may be too late," Shrum said.

That's why this year, VUSD is starting the process

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