Technical Programs

California Apprenticeship - calapprenticeship.org

A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with your hands, are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years (depending on the trade you select), have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. It is a great opportunity if you want to earn a living wage and good benefits and want the opportunity to advance in your career.

• Become skilled in a trade and get paid to do it - "Earn While You Learn!"

• Paid "scholarship" - no or low-cost supervised training

• Full-time employment with career placement built in

• Progressively increasing wage with excellent benefits

• Nationally recognized credential - Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate

• Improved job security and standard of living

• Opportunity for college credit and/or associate degree

• Pride and Dignity

Visual Art and Design Schools - StudentArtGuide.com

Each art school has different eligibility requirements, so it is important to check each individual institution for entrance requirements. In addition, check online for National Portfolio Day (http://www.portfolioday.net/portfolio-day-faqs). National Portfolio Day is an event specifically for visual artists and designers. It is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional careers in art. High school students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Start working on getting your portfolios and/or videos of your work to help you prepare for auditions or interviews.

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