Career Exploration
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UNSURE or have a LOT OF IDEAS for what you want to be when you grow up?
These tools also help you take a look at jobs, their wages, required education and more!
Take the interest inventory so that the program can help narrow down these job clusters.
Student Services Program
Did you know that there are counselors that can help you explore different jobs right now? Apply for this service that can help you now, and for future careers.
Applications Due: Sunday, June 5, 2022, 12 midnight
How?: Information and Application here
Who?: Youth ages 13-20, who live or attend schools in San Mateo County
What?
SMCYC is looking for passionate young people to join a strong, energetic group of youth dedicated to making a difference in our community as a Youth Commissioner for the 2022-2023 year.
Why?:
Make real changes by providing your perspective on issues important to youth success in your community.
For leadership experience - Represent young people in a forum usually dominated by adults.
For work experience - learn to work with peers and adults as a team.
For networking - work closely with government leaders...you never know how they can help you in the future...
For college essays - Colleges want to know that you care more about others than yourself. Be able to tell colleges how you cared for your community.
Looks great on a resume.
What else?:
This is an unpaid work experience opportunity.
You must commit to attending all meetings, which take place in the evenings a few times a month.
You must also commit to attending the annual staff retreat in August.
You must have good attendance or else subject to removal from your position.
If you have barriers to the above commitments (such as transportation or scheduling), you may contact the SMCYC Youth Coordinators prior to applying to discuss options (Saba Bokharey - sbokharey@smcgov.org ; Helen Lei - hlei@smcgov.org)
Browse careers in a variety of ways
Register so that you can save careers that interest you!
Career Surfer Mobile App - don't have a reliable computer? Use this app instead to explore jobs and careers.
From the Website:
"Browse CareerOneStop's Video Collection to Learn about Careers, Career Clusters, Skills, Abilities and more."
Video Transcripts in Spanish:
Select Español to translate video transcripts and other content into Spanish. The audio will remain in English.
Did you know that Khan Academy also has videos and information about different careers? Check it out!
YouTube channel ConnectEd California's Day in the Life series follows industry professionals as they discuss their career and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.
Watch a preview/summary here
Click on the image above to see a list of unique careers. Click on the careers to read more about them.
Examples:
MECA - this link takes you to a google file with printable .pdfs of sample study guides for different career areas. Download them onto your own drive to prepare yourself for how studying for a college class in this field might be like.
Career Specific Exploration Opportunities for students NOW!
Participating in any of the activities below, even if you are not interested in employment in those fields, will increase your chances of obtaining a job or getting into college. But only if you remember to put these experiences on your resume or college essay/application. ;)
ATHLETICS
Besides joining your high school or community athletic teams, why not volunteer to share and teach skills to others! These experiences will give you leadership and team captain skills. Not to mention, looks good on a college, scholarship or job application.
(Menlo Park)
Take classes or get training/coaching
Volunteer and learn to teach and work with diverse individuals (Looks great on a resume!)
Scholarships and Work-Trade opportunities are available if you cannot pay for classes/ training
Volunteer Information here
Click here for a Video Tour.
Community Parks and Recreation Departments
VOLUNTEER TO BE A COACH OR SUPPORT EVENTS
Volunteers need to be 14 years old or older
Volunteers need to commit to a few hours for events plus attending trainings. In some cases, weekly commitment
Athletics include: basketball, bocce, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field
Volunteers needed in these areas:
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your teacher for access to the online version!
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
PERSONAL TRAINER Books we are giving away!!!
Someone who took classes to become a Personal Trainer donated his books and we want to give it to you!!! Looking at these books is a great way to figure out if this is something you want to learn in college or vocational school!
Just E-mail Ms. Oytas at goytas@seq.org or message her at 650-200-3821.
First one to message will get the book!
Click on the book cover to learn more about it.
Complete Guide to TRX Suspension Training: The best exercises and most effective workouts Softcover
Click here to look inside the book!
LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL LAW, LEGAL
If you want a job or employment as a police officer, lawyer, probation officer or anything related to law or the courtroom, here are some ways you can add some experience to your college or job resume.
Legal Career Self Assessment (fr example.com).pdfLegal Career Self-Assessment
<---- Click on this image to get a printable copy of the Legal Career Self-Assessment.
There are 3 parts to this self assessment. Read the statements and rate how much you value the tasks and skills required for the job.
Completing this assessment helps you explore this job pathway by:
Helping you understand if your personality and personal values match a career in law and
Making you aware of what is needed in a career in law. You can make a choice to change your expectations of the job or strengthen your skills so that your are ready for a career in law.
California Youth Decoy Program
You work with CA Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food and Drug Branch (FDB) inspectors to uphold tobacco laws.
Students get paid stipends and gift card incentives for participating. Watch a video presentation here
CERT Community Emergency Response Team
Take classes to learn how to help your community when responding to an emergency, and participate in events where CERT volunteers and the public practice response in an emergency.
PURSUE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Careers Unit - Video Playlists of 3 different careers in law enforcement.
LAW, JUSTICE & PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS
YouTube Playlist
ConnectEd California's Day in the Life series follows industry professionals as they discuss their career and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
Find High School & college Internships under "Forensic Laboratory Internships". Find summer internships for 18+yo under "Sheriff’s Office Summer Internship Program"
Police Cadets Program (Redwood City)
Program info:
AGES: 14-21
DAYS/TIME: Minimum 10 hrs per month plus monthly meetings and training sessions
COST: $50 Registration fee plus purchase of boots (Scholarships to pay this fee may be available)
MORE INFORMATION: Jessie Castro at jcastro@redwoodcity.org
Police Cadets Program (Redwood City)
Program info:
AGES: 14-17
DAYS/TIME: 8 consecutive Sundays. All day program
LOCATION: Redwood City PAL Community Center
COST: Volunteer work
REGISTRATION: Jessie Castro at jcastro@redwoodcity.org
(Menlo Park)
Program info:
AGES: 14-21
DAYS/TIME: Minimum 10 hrs per month plus all day Academy trainings over 8 consecutive Sundays.
COST: $50 Registration fee (refunded upon completion of Academy Training). Purchase of uniform and boots (approx $100-$200)
MORE INFORMATION: Officer Victoria Trask-Mijangos, 650-330-6375
(San Carlos)
Program info:
AGES: 13-18
DAYS/TIME: Summer Program. Eight 2-hour Academy classes to learn different careers in law enforcement
LOCATION: To be Determined
COST: Call for information - MAYTE QUIROZ, PROGRAM COORDINATOR (650) 257-3404 | maquiroz@smcgov.org
(Belmont)
Program info:
AGES: 14-21
DAYS/TIME: Academy trainings over 8 consecutive Sundays totaling 100 hours of training in numerous topics
COST: Call for information - Officer Robert McGriff, 650-595-7400, mcgriff@belmont.gov
(Palo Alto)
Program info:
AGES: 14-21
DAYS/TIME: All day Academy trainings over 9 consecutive weekends (8 Sundays & 1 Saturday), plus all meetings (2 hours each, twice a month)
COST: Call for information -Ruth Carias at (650) 329-2597
Forensics Lab - go to this site to read about the jobs and tasks happening here.
(Alliance of Non-Profits for San Mateo County)
Interested in changing and creating laws?
Attend an event sponsored by Thrive to hear about what communities are doing about laws that affect residents. You might even have an opportunity to voice your opinion.
Finally, you can use events to network...non-profit agencies also hire people with passion!
POLICE OFFICER
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
FIREFIGHTING / FIRE SCIENCE
CSM Fire Science Program - Do research on course requirements
CSM EMT Program - Do research on course requirements
Take classes to learn how to help your community when responding to an emergency, and participate in events where CERT volunteers and the public practice response in an emergency.
Student Conservation Association
(formerly Student Conservation Corps) - Get experience with fire prevention
Contact (as of Dec 2020):
Bethel S. Fantahun, Recruiter
E: bfantahun@thesca.org
P: 703.542.2441 ext. 2026
C: 240.704.0121
CCC is a great alternative to going to fire school. All experience is hands on and your job is important for containing and preventing fires. Talk to a recruiter about requirements.
Careers Unit - Playlist of 3 videos and 2 reading articles about being a Firefighter
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CODING, VIDEO GAMES
If you want a job or employment in computers or in the field of video gaming, you will have to have an understanding of computers. Click on the logos below for information or free lessons related to this topic.
You can use Khan Academy (online) to teach yourself computer programming and coding.
Microsoft has virtual workshops and training on Coding and designing Video Games. Search with keyword "Coding"
2022 - Click here for self paced "Make & Code" tutorial program.
Code.org has tutorials for all ages and for different games and programs.
AutoDesk Design Academy has Introduction classes. Search Level "Beginner". You will have to create a student account to participate.
WORK IN TECH
Careers Unit - Video Playlists of 9 different careers in Technology
FREE classes in technology related subjects.
Join a Robotics Team! Building a robot requires some programing.
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
(Image Credit: ViewSonic)
"WHAT IS E-SPORTS? A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO COMPETITIVE GAMING"
Includes a section called "How To Start Competing in E-Sports"
Love Gaming? Have a mind for business? Read about this class given by UC Irvine's Division of Continuing Education Department, and learn abound another type of job in the gaming industry.
Want to learn how to use a 3-D Printer?
Your public library may have a 3-D Printer you can use for FREE!
You can also request for someone to teach you how to use it.
General information click here
Click here to see if your library has a 3-D printer you can reserve (if they don't, ask your librarian to help you find libraries that do)
Search 3-D designs on MakerBot Thingiverse
Microsoft regularly invites the general public to sign up for product research studies through their website or social media pages (Facebook: @msftur). If selected for a study, you answer questions, play with some new technology and maybe come home with software in your pocket as compensation. Kids under 17 are also welcome to participate with parental consent. [Source: HowStuffWorks]
CHILDCARE, TEACHING AND HEALTHCARE
4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors Program
Gain some real teaching, leadership experience and health related training!
for Teens 12-19 years old
Recieve training in Gardening, Physical Activity and Nutrition
Unpaid internship, but great look on your resume, job and college applications
Program currently closed because of COVID, but check back frequently to get the latest updates.
Video- Abby talks about her journey to become a pre-school teacher (from WAI Student Advantage)
Ravenswood Health Care (East Palo Alto)
At age 18, you can volunteer and learn how a medical clinic works
Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula
Lots of volunteer opportunities, not just by working with kids (marketing, computers too).
Ask about paid opportunities.
Contact your local library for volunteer opportunities.
Available tasks vary by location
starts at age 14yo.
NAMI -National Alliance on Mental Illness
Volunteer Opportunities
(Menlo Park)
Riekes has several programs for children. Volunteer and learn to teach and work with diverse individuals.
Volunteer Information here
Click here for a Video Tour.
(in progress) DAY CARE WORKER CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
(in progress) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
(in progress) TEACHER'S AIDE
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
SUPPORT HEALTH & WELLNESS
Careers Unit - Video Playlists of 10 different careers in healthcare.
BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
YouTube Playlist
ConnectEd California's Day in the Life series follows industry professionals as they discuss their career and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.
KP LAUNCH PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
LOOK FOR APPLICATIONS IN FEBRUARY, DUE IN FEBRUARY.
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
OFFICE AND CLERICAL
Office and clerical experiences are the most versatile of all skills! Every workplace has an office, and every company has an entry level job position in their office. Once you get an office job, there is only one direction to go and that is up! Develop your office skills at these places.
Microsoft has virtual workshops and training on Coding and designing Video Games. Search with keywords "Office", "Excel", or "Word"
Job Train volunteer program
City government (menlo park)
Contact your local library for volunteer opportunities.
Available tasks vary by location
starts at age 14yo.
(in progress) OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
ANIMALS AND OUTDOORS
Animal and Outdoor careers can relate to conservation and rescue. Most non-profit and city parks will take volunteers, you just need to ask. Experience at these places can increase your chances for employment at Veterinary Hospitals and even Fire Careers. Here are just a few of the opportunities you can access now.
If you can get to Burlingame, this SPCA is a larger site with more volunteer opportunities. In addition to dogs and cats, they also rescue wildlife.
Northern CA's first no-kill shelter. Find out how to volunteer to develop your work experience. Locations in Redwood City and Palo Alto
Nine Lives Foundation - Great place to connect with their in-house veterinarian.
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo - Volunteer experiences will help develop your skills working with animals and people.
Update Oct 2023 - No new volunteers are being accepted until they hire a new volunteer coordinator
(San Mateo)
is an outdoor zoo and museum for Bay Area families where you'll meet wildlife up-close and experience outdoor science exhibits.
As a volunteer, you can develop skills working with animals, children, or customers.
Student Conservation Association
(formerly Student Conservation Corps)
Summer jobs and stipends available.
All activities are outdoors.
Great work and leadership experience.
Volunteer in your local parks improving it for the community and wildlife.
Gain work experience!
Follow them on social media (@grassrootsecologypage) to read about their current projects and to participate in their events.
Bedwell Bayfront Park (Menlo Park)
Popular with people interested in birds, you can volunteer in various ways, from keeping up with their information kiosk, to being a tour guide, to helping the Spanish Speaking community learn about the park.
(Menlo Park)
Volunteer and learn to teach and work with diverse individuals in their Riekes Nature program
Volunteer Information here
Click here for a Video Tour.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your teacher for access to the online version!
Careers Unit - Playlist of 3 videos about being a Veterinarian.
Farm Academy is a series of 30 min online, interactive live sessions that include a variety of topics about their farm animals.
Watch their YouTube channel here!
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
California Farm Academy Apprenticeship Program
Program where students learn Agricultural practices/ farming while on the job (and getting paid!)
There will be some classroom instruction, but most instruction will be at the job.
Location: Primarily in Southern Sacramento area, but there may be participating farms all over California. State your preference in the application.
Dig into Ag (Agricultural) Careers
This page has a series of videos and personal narratives from people working in different careers related to Agriculture.
PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS
Don't forget that your high school has performing and fine art programs! Check with your school counselor or case manager to get in on the action!
FREE ONLINE COURSES - Imagineering in a Box (Designing a Theme Park) & Pixar in a Box (The art of storytelling)
VOLUNTEER - Learn about how a Theatre works and make connections in the Theatre community by volunteering.
SEEING THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS (Free online course)
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
PATHWAY TO ART, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS
YouTube Playlist
ConnectEd California's Day in the Life series follows industry professionals as they discuss their career and the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.
MINI TRAINING FOR VOICE, RADIO, PODCASTING, JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING
YouTube Playlist
TRAINING AND SOURCES FOR MEDIA PLATFORMS IN AUDIO, DIGITAL, SOCIAL, VISUAL
Articles and activities
Not sorted
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
Need a 3-D Printer to make your designs come to life?
Your public library may have a 3-D Printer you can use for FREE!
You can also request for someone to teach you how to use it.
General information click here
Click here to see if your library has a 3-D printer you can reserve (if they don't, ask your librarian to help you find libraries that do)
(Menlo Park)
Take Classes
Get opportunities to perform or show your art
Volunteer and learn to teach and work with diverse individuals (looks good on your resume!)
Scholarships and Work-Trade opportunities are available if you cannot pay for classes.
Volunteer Information here
Click here for a Video Tour.
TRAINING AND SOURCES FOR MEDIA PLATFORMS IN AUDIO, DIGITAL, SOCIAL, VISUAL
Articles and activities
Sorted by topic
County of San Mateo Office of Arts and Culture
Promotes local artists through local events, registry, and grants.
Follow their social media pages for current events or contests:
A great way to get into Different Art fields is to enter a contest!!!!
See below for some local opportunities!
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO DISABILITIES ART SHOWCASE
(Applications due in September)
Joint event with San Mateo Office of Arts and Culture, and San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities.
Winners get their art displayed in the Caldwell Gallery in Redwood City, and featured in related marketing.
Contact Andrew Eng, aeng@smcgov.org in August to inquire about applications
Click image below to see the 2023 call for artists
2023 0915 Disabilities Art Showcase CFA2023.docxYouTube Video of the 2022 Disabilities Art Showcase
San Mateo County Library Annual Teen Film Festival
Start looking for details in January/February
Submissions must be submitted by March
Start looking for details in November/December
Due by December/January
Since 2018 the CEC Student Film Fest has been inviting local students to make short videos of five minutes or less that show how they care about the planet. BEC also conducts a free filmmaking workshop in January and hosts a film festival in March. Winners receive cash prizes. Click on the image to watch winning entries.
Contact your school's PTA (Parent Teacher Association) to submit your art to this contest!!!
Woodside PTA whsptsa199@gmail.com
Submissions must be submitted by December/January
Contest to recognize your artwork in a state forum!!! Looks great in a work portfolio!
Students may submit original artwork in one of six areas:
Dance/choreography
Literature
Photography
Film production
Music composition
Visual arts
(Young Adult Novelist Convention)
Start looking for details in January/February
Submissions must be submitted by March/April
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES
SUHSD CTE courses - did you know your school has opportunity for you gain some skills in construction. Ask your case manager or school counselor about Stagecraft in the drama department or the Woods courses (M-A Students only)
Habitat for Humanity - is an international organization that helps people in need with housing. You work with a team of volunteers with building houses. Contact them for more information. Let them know you would like to volunteer in projects near your community. Watch a video about their mission here.
Provides training in buidling trades. Check out their events page for an IRL chance to learn what they offer.
Watch these videos on YouTube to learn how to use common tools or fix simple things in the house
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what vocational training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what vocational training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
(San Mateo)
Local Business Caccia Plumbing offers a one day shadowing program for high school Juniors and Seniors who want to see their training facility and want to learn what is needed to be be a plumber.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
Wind Turbine Service Technician
AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION
This section is for students who are interested in cars or anything that runs on wheels or in the air.
2/10/21 Virtual Tour of Skyline College Automotive program Classrooms by Program Coordinator Thomas Broxholm.
*Tour is 6 minutes long
*Student Stories at 6:10 and is only 3 minutes long
*Thomas loves hearing from students! Email him at broxholm@smccd.edu, or ask your Case Manager or Transition Specialist to help you set up a meeting!
3/29/22 Virtual Tour of DeAnza College Automotive program Classrooms and presentation of program by Dept Chair Dave Capitolo.
*Best to start watching video at 10:00
*Actual Presentation is 36 minutes long
Video Credit: MVLA College and Career
Watch these videos on YouTube to learn how to do common maintenance on your car
Bicycle Safety and Education Program
Learn how to ride your bike safely and how to maintain and fix your bike.
Website has not been updated - Contact your case manager or transition specialist for help with reaching this program.
SFO Summer High School Interns Program
A part-time summer internship for students looking to gain valuable work experience and career exposure at the airport. Interns usually provide office support or customer service. Students who are unsure about their career path are encouraged to apply. Recruitment will begins in the Spring.
MTC Summer High School Internship -
Designed to allow 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to explore career opportunities in public transportation. Students who are unsure about their career path are encouraged to apply.
Join a Robotics team! Learn to build a mobile device and participate in competitions.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what vocational training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
DAY IN THE LIFE - ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE ENGINEER
YOUTUBE VIDEO-
ConnectEd California's Day in the Life episode follows Marc Fenigstein, who shares his mission to create fast, innovative electric motorcycles.
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
Watch these or related videos to help yourself become familiar with Auto Repair practices.
This prior knowledge will help you with learning when attending college or training programs.
Railroad Operation Programs
These programs prepare students for rewarding careers in the railroad and light rail operations fields. If you want to earn your degree in Railroad and Light Rail Operations, consider attending one of the California programs below.
Click logo above or here for a list of specfic courses under the Railroad Operations
Rail Vehicle maintenance program catalog description click here.
Avilable pathways:
Certificate
A.S. Degree
CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY
School CTE - Did you know that your high school might offer a Foods and Nutrition class as a CTE requirement? Ask your school counselor if you can take this class!
Acquire your Food Handler's License -
This is a requirement for all employment in the culinary arts career pathway, but you don't have to wait until you get a job to get one! Ask your transition specialist to help you pay for a course and licensure through California Food Handlers.
Looks great on a resume!
Watch a 20 minute video about how you can get a career in Culinary - Hospitality or Tourism at Community College.
See a list of local community colleges here that offer this career path.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
Click on the unique jobs below to read an interview of someone in that career:
Stanford University Dining offers entry level employment in their cafeterias.
Consider applying here to get connected to professional kitchen staff and potential to gain a variety of culinary and food related skills.
For more information, click here.
(Stanford / Palo Alto, CA)
Hand-on training for young people ages 16-24
COSMOTOLOGY, BARBERING AND FASHION ARTS
Did you know Fashion and Interior Design are part of the Hospitality pathway?
See a list of local community colleges here that offer this career path.
healthsafety_textbook_Health and Safety Course (CA Board of Barbering & Cosmo).pdfIF you want to get ahead, check out this textbook and read about Health and Safety.
Completing this course is required if you want to get your Cosmotology or Barbering license.
More information here.
student_booklet_Health and Safety Course (CA Board of Barbering & Cosmo).pdfThe best way to study for a test is to test yourself! After reading the Health and Safety textbook, test your knowledge with this student exam booklet.
Then use the textbook to find the answers to the question.
Passing the test is required if you want to get your Cosmotology or Barbering license.
More information here
Find an Apprenticeship Program in California by searching by County
Skyline College Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics Program
Cosmotology
Cosmotology programs usually teach hair cutting/styling, skin, nail, and makeup. These programs can be an intense program where you must take a test to get your license.
Be aware that some of the well known beauty schools like Marinello are private schools and cost a lot of money. Community colleges cost a lot less money by comparison, you can apply for financial aid, and can get funding support from California Department of Rehabilitation.
Related jobs pathways that require less bookwork and more on-the-job training includes - working a beauty counter at a department store, working at a speciality store like Sephora or Ulta, entry level employment at a beauty salon (answering phones, sweeping and merchandise stock), volunteering or working at a live theatre in the costume dept.
Instruction in this program focuses mostly on hair. Instruction for skin, nails and makeup are only a small part of this program.
IDEA: During school breaks, Make an appointment to get your hair, nails or skin done by a cosmotology student and ask them about how they like the program!
AUGUST 8 2023 - ATTEND CSM COSMETOLOLGY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE! INFO AND REGISRATION HERE
Cosmotology and Esthetics Program
Instruction includes hours to receive haircutting, skin, and massage certificates.
IDEA: During school breaks, Make an appointment to get your hair, nails or skin done by a cosmotology student and ask them about how they like the program!
2020 COSMO PROF ARTISTIC TEAM TUTORIALS YOUTUBE PLAYLIST
Cosmo Prof is a store for salon industry professionals that posts small video tutorials on cutting hair and having your own business. Check out their YouTube Channel here.
CAREER PLANNER -
Print or save these sample reading packet and tests on your Google Drive to see what training might be like.
Ask your transition specialist or teacher for the online version.
5/11/11 CSM Cosmetology Program (2:07)
12/7/18 Skyline College Cosmetology Program (5:56)
Cosmotology Apprenticeship
There are few schools in the Bay Area that offer apprenticeships for Cosmotology/Est. Contact them to find out more.
Click on the images to get contact information on these schools, and call to get more details.
(Fremont, CA)
Their website has some nice information about Cosmotology.
Click here for an infographic and some information about the Cosmotology Apprenticeship.
Click here to see some job positions you can get with a Cosmotology certificate and license
Click here for contact information
(Antioch, CA - East Bay)
Click here for contact information
(San Carlos, CA)
Click here for contact information
(San Francisco, CA)
(Vallejo, CA)
Click here for their side by side comparison of Apprenticeship vs Vocational/Classroom training
Click here for contact information
3/24/23 CosmeBar Apprenticeships for Cosmetology and Barbering (3:37)
Barbering Certificate / Apprenticeship
2023 Skyline College Barbering Program.pdfDid you know that Skyline College has a Barbering program?
Click the image above to print the flyer
Click here for more information!
It only takes 1 year (1,000 hours in class) to get a certificate!
Take a test for your license and you become a professional barber.
IDEA: During school breaks, Make an appointment to get your hair, facial hair or skin done by a barbering student and ask them about how they like the program!
Barbering Apprenticeships
There are few schools in the Bay Area that offer apprenticeships for Barbering. Contact them to find out more.
Click on the images to get contact information on these schools, and call to get more details.
(Antioch, CA - East Bay)
Click here for contact information
(San Carlos, CA)
Their website also has some nice information about apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeshps.
Click here for contact information
(Vallejo, CA)
Click here for their side by side comparison of Apprenticeship vs Vocational/Classroom training
Click here for contact information
(San Francisco, CA)
BARBERING Books we are giving away!!!
Someone who took Barbering classes at Marinello's School of Beauty donated his books and we want to give it to you!!!
Looking at these books is a great way to figure out if this is something you want to learn in college or vocational school!
Just E-mail Ms. Oytas at goytas@seq.org or message her at 650-200-3821.
First one to message will get the book!
Click on the book cover to learn more about it.
MILADY'S STANDARD PROFESSIONAL BARBERING (5th Ed) Hardcover
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From the Publisher:
Milady's Standard Professional barbering is the primary resource for Barbering students preparing for their state licensing exam and a successful career in the professional market. It is the only textbook available that offers an integrated set of supplements to enhance the teaching and learning process. This new edition is the most stunning and versatile barbering education tool in the industry. Packed with hundreds of brand new full-color photos and procedures, students will be provided with the latest in infection control, hair replacement technologies, career preparation instruction and step-by-step shaving. Milady has been the trusted choice of Barbering educators for nearly sixty years and this new edition continues that trend with in-depth and engaging coverage of the most current topics in the profession.
MILADY'S STANDARD PROFESSIONAL BARBERING (5th Ed) Student CD
From the Publisher:
The Student CD-ROM is an invaluable resource to supplement a students' current barbering curriculum. Helpful video clips and interactive slides, demonstrating proper practice and procedures help the student review proper techniques, and behaviors that they have learned in the classroom. The CD-ROM also contains a randomized testbank unique to the tool to help the student review for their licensure examination. A games section is included to create an entertaining form of education with word and image scrambles, labeling, hang man, and other games. To reinforce terminology and pronunciation, an audio glossary is also included with nearly 1000 terms from the textbook. This resource has been updated to reflect changes to Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering, 5th edition.
Fashion Arts
FASHION DESIGN & MERCHANDISING Program
Check out what classes are offered in this program!
Need to borrow a Sewing Machine?
Your public library may have a sewing machine you can check out for FREE!
You can also request for someone to teach you how to use it.
General information click here
Click here to see if your library has sewing machines (if they don't, ask your librarian to help you find libraries that do)
FASHION Books we are giving away!!!
Someone who took classes at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) in San Francisco donated her books and we want to give it to you!!! Looking at these books is a great way to figure out if this is something you want to learn in college or vocational school!
Just E-mail Ms. Oytas at goytas@seq.org or message her at 650-200-3821.
First one to message will get the book!
Click on the book cover to learn more about it.
FASHION: The Industry & its Careers Softcover
THE SCHOOL OF FASHION: 30 Parsons Designers Hardcover
Click here to look inside the book!
EXPLORING CAREERS IN SCIENCE
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Some programs are free, some have a cost, and some offer financial aid. There is also opportunity to volunteer in a scientist's lab.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASSES
Did you know you can take classes at the community college in the summer? Take a look at the course schedule (aka list of classes and their schedule information) when it comes out a few months before classes start.