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Ms. Yee is our College & Career Advisor at FHS!
Ms. Yee is our College & Career Advisor at FHS!
Drop by F-20 any time for help
or email lisaye@fsusd.org
Check her website for up-to-date information & guidance!
FSUSD Career & College Planning (Includes graduation requirements and college entry requirements.)
Questions? Talk to Ms. Yee, our College & Career Technician in F20!
Work Permits for Students
FHS students seeking work permits please grab an application from the table in the counseling office.
Completed forms need to be submitted to Ms. Stephanie Short, the registrar.
Completed forms need to be submitted to Ms. Stephanie Short, the registrar.
FHS regularly Hosts the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test for Students Pursuing a Military Career
(CEP iCAT)
(CEP iCAT)
Here are some free testing guides:
Here are some free testing guides:
Focuses on Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension, as those are used for the AFQT score (most important part of the exam)
12-Question practice test to give you an idea of what the test is like
An entire website dedicated to ASVAB prep. They have multiple practice tests, and you can go by subject to focus where you feel you need the most work.
They also have a directory of study guides they recommend.
Next ASVAB test date is Thursday, May 14th in the FHS Library!
Next ASVAB test date is Thursday, May 14th in the FHS Library!
Feeling Ready to Drive the Open Road?
To get a learner's permit in California , you must:
To get a learner's permit in California , you must:
Be at least 15 ½ but under 18.
Have a Certificate of Completion/Enrollment of Driver Education.
Complete the California Driver’s License or ID Card Application.
Have a parent(s)/guardian(s) sign the application.
Visit a DMV office (schedule an appointment), where you will:
Bring your California Identification Card or proof of identity and residency. (Federal Noncompliant (PDF)/REAL ID/AB60)
Pay the application fee.
Pass a vision exam.
Take a photo.
Take the knowledge test(s). There are multiple choice questions based on the California Driver’s Handbook, and a passing score is 80%.
Careers in the Skilled Trades
Not every student plans on attending college after high school. Some choose to go directly into the workforce, some attend vocational schools and training, and still others choose paths like travel or parenthood. For those considering career or technical training, here are some resources about skilled workers in the trades. All of the unions below have some form of apprenticeship program available locally, all are free (if you work for the union after you finish), and have an "earn as you learn" format where trainees get both schooling and on-the-job experience simultaneously (and are paid for their work).
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is the largest union of electrical workers in the world. Here in California, their members go through a JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee) apprenticeship program for their type of electrical work.
PG&E outside linemen in our area are part of Local 1245 based in Vacaville, but they are trained via the California-Nevada JATC.
Inside wiremen in our area and other types of outside linemen are generally served by Local 180 based in Napa. Their paid apprenticeship program is handled by the Napa-Solano JATC.
Apprenticeship Applications are generally accepted in December and early January, so please contact them promptly if you are considering applying!
The Sheet Metal Workers Union provides skilled tradesmen for everything from architectural metal panels to HVAC to kitchen installations to industrial work to CAD services and metal fabrication. They are part of the larger SMART union (Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation)
Local 104 covers most of the state of California, and they even have a training facility here in Fairfield. Their paid apprenticeship program is handled in the Bay Area by the Bay Area Industry Training Fund (this is also where you apply to become an apprentice).
Aptitude testing often fills up a month or two in advance, and the next opportunity to test in Fairfield will be in October! (The Septembertesting date is full).
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union is a part of the larger International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. More than just carpentry, the UBC encompasses carpenters, millwrights, lathers, pile drivers, millworkers & cabinet makers, framers, floor coverers, and more.
Local 46 is here in Fairfield, plus there is a Nor Cal Carpenters Union training center here, too. For more information and to apply for the "earn as you learn" apprenticeship program, check the Nor Cal Carpenters Training website.
This organization accepts applications all year round, but they purge applications every two years, so you may need to apply more than once.
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry represents members who are plumbers, metalworkers, welders, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, HVACR Service Technicians, Pipeliners, and more.
Local 343 represents Solano County and Napa County, and is located in Vacaville. They conduct their own JATC apprenticeship program here, in compliance with UA requirements.
This organization accepts applications only in November, during specific windows, so check for dates and times.
Sample tests and other requirements are listed here.
Operating Engineers Local 3
We are more than 40,000 members strong across four states: CA, NV, UT and HI. As the largest construction trades local in North America, we are proud of our history, our skills and our commitment to each other and working families.
Our members consist of heavy-equipment operators, surveyors, mechanics, inspectors, miners, public employees, state workers and more.
O3 JATC is where to train and it is in Fairfield!
Unit 12 provides the highest quality services and resources for a vast range of organizations within the state of California. We care deeply for our members and we have a passion for staying current with the trends, technology and innovations that will advance their success.
The Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) is a labor union that represents plasterers and cement masons in North America. The OPCMIA is the oldest building and construction trades union in the United States, with its origins dating back to 1864.
The OPCMIA's mission is to: Promote the quality of the industry, Protect the livelihood of its members, and Recruit and train skilled craftsmen.
Apprentices are the next generation of construction workers being trained to rebuild America!! Joining the Apprenticeship Program is not just about learning to do the job correctly the first time. The main focus is also on Safety!! Through the apprenticeship program. You will not only go to school but you will also earn a paycheck at the same time while getting on the job training towards a career as a journeyman cement mason or as a journeyman plasterer.
Plasterers' & Fireproofers' School
Applications for apprenticeship are done on Wednesdays by appointment from 8am to 9am. Please call the local area office to schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring a valid Driver's License and original signed Social Security Card at the time of appointment!!
There is even a FREE pre-apprenticeship program you can do to help you pass the trade unions' entry exams!
There is even a FREE pre-apprenticeship program you can do to help you pass the trade unions' entry exams!
Established in November 1993, NCCT is a non-profit pre-apprenticeship construction training program that helps prepare individuals for entry into the various building trades apprenticeship programs; the goal of Northern California Construction Training Inc. to provide innovative, practical, and top-quality training and education that will produce a well-balanced and prepared workforce to area employers and work to reduce recidivism within our communities.
Many potential construction workers are not aware of the career opportunities available to them. This is especially true for women and people of color. From its inception to today, NCCT strives to make well-paying careers in construction available to anyone with the desire to complete our Program and participate in apprenticeship training.
Construction Building Trades Apprenticeship programs all have different requirements. Our program’s priority populations are primarily those that may not meet the minimum standards of the local building trades apprenticeship programs or are seeking training that will lead to better employment opportunities. These participants include ex-offenders, displaced homemakers, long-term unemployed people, underemployed people, students, former foster youth, dislocated workers, and apprenticeship applicants who have failed to meet entrance requirements.
NCCT is the bridge between our participants and the local trades and can help with the industry-specific curriculum approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and hands-on training that our participants do not already have or would not receive otherwise.
This program has open enrollment for adults via their "general population" courses. You must be 18 years old and meet certain other requirements, including having reliable transportation. Check this page for locations and classes.
Here is some general information about apprenticeships in the State of California
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