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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.
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.
Get FREE training to teach environmental education to 5th and 6th graders.
Learn Leadership skills that will help you be successful in any job.
Get great experience to put on your resume, college applications and for scholarships.
From the SMCOE website:
Cabin leaders play a crucial role in our weeklong residential outdoor school for fifth and sixth graders. They are responsible for the safety and well-being of a cabin group, assisting naturalists on the trail, supervising shower and mealtime, and facilitating a cabin skit. Cabin leaders come from high schools all over San Mateo County and take a week off school to participate in the program. Cabin leaders generally receive community service credit for their week at Outdoor Ed. Please check with your high school coordinator.
Applications are due mid-April.
You will be expected to:
Learn more about the position and application process here. Registration/Application here
Find applications at your school's College and Career Center or ask your school counselor.
Best for students who:
Like to work with people, including children
Can commit to this community service assignment for one week.
Is willing to participate in training to learn how to teach, manage children and enforce safety rules.
Feels comfortable traveling and staying in the Santa Cruz mountains in a camping environment.
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)
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.
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.
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. ;)
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.
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:
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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:
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"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]
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.
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
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.
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 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"
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.
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.
(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.
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:
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!
MINI TRAINING FOR VOICE, RADIO, PODCASTING, JOURNALISM AND STORYTELLING
YouTube Playlist
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.
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)
A great way to get into Different Art fields is to enter a contest!!!!
See below for some local opportunities!
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
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.
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.
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
This section is for students who are interested in cars or anything that runs on wheels or in the air.
(Link In progress)...SUHSD Bike Clubs/YMCA safe streets program - Contact your case manager or transition specialist for more information
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.
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:
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! 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:
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.
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!
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.
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)
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!
Barber Apprenticeship
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
Click here to look inside the book!
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.
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.