Work/Career

Work Permit Please read this: How to get a work permit at Garfield and then talk to your counselor to learn how you can get a work permit. See the district work permit guidelines and print work permit HERE. 

Student Job Board Click here to view the SDUSD Student Job Board

California Work Permit Information For info on your rights on the job: Handout. 

Student Opportunities: Internships, Scholarships & More

Visit: College, Career, and Technical Education - Student Opportunities

Visit: SD Unified Internships

County Youth Internship Program

Are you 16-24 and interested in a career in sustainability?  Click here for more information. 

 Electrician Apprenticeships through the Union!

 For HS Grads: https://www.ibew569.org/training-apprenticeships/

San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Cadet Program

Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? This is a great opportunity to join the  San Diego Fire-Rescue Department as a cadet. This program will significantly increase your chances of being hired as a firefighter.

SDPD Cadet Program 

The Cadet Program is a voluntary, non-enforcement entry level position with the San Diego Police Department for people ages 16-21. More details HERE

Job Corps

Job Corp offers hands-on training in vocational trades, such as construction, business admin, CBA, pharmacy tech, culinary arts, security and more, for low income young people ages 16-24. Students can also live in dormitories and eat three meals a day in the cafeteria. Students can choose to go on weekend field trips to the beach, the zoo, SeaWorld, etc. All of this is offered at no cost to students who qualify for the Job Corps program. Eligibility   San Diego Job Corps Center   Que es Job Corps

SD Workforce Partnership- Programs Accepting Applications! 

Open enrollment for several youth internship programs at San Diego Workforce Partnership! This is an amazing opportunity, check it out! More info HERE

Guide to Healthcare Professions 

Here This guide lists various healthcare professions along with their salary range and educational requirements.

Paid Training for Minors

Work at Goodwill for three months learning retail skills in a paid internship and get help getting a job at the end of the three month training. Flyer. Although the flyer says 18 & older, this program is for high school students under 18 years of age. 

California Conservation Corps

The California Conservation Corps offers a unique and challenging, paid experience for young adults ages 18-25 years old. A year in the CCC transforms lives through developing new job skills, expanding personal growth, and conserving California’s natural resources. Corps Members' hard work and long hours on environmentally focused projects and emergency response help make California an even better place to live, work, and play. Free housing, college, and career pathway opportunities! More info at: https://ccc.ca.gov/ 

How Keywords Can Land Students a Job 

Job-seeking students may not know how important keywords are on their resumes or what keywords even are. Many companies filter the resumes they receive for job postings based on the keywords in the job description. We’ve created a FREE PDF about specific keywords you can put on your resume based on a variety of different entry-level jobs- More info

Employers and Top Soft Skills

The top 10 soft skills employers requested in online job postings for every educational level are: 

Building effective relationships

Communication Skills

Creativity

English

Organizational Skills

Physical Abilities

Planning

Teamwork & Collaboration

Writing 

Problem solving