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Wondering what to do with your life?
Wondering what to do with your life?
Browse thousands of videos featuring people in all kinds of careers, with all kinds of interests.
Below are selected career opportunities. Click on a career field below to learn more about the job outlook in that field.
Below are selected career opportunities. Click on a career field below to learn more about the job outlook in that field.
Auto Technology pdf.pdfBiomedical Science.pdfcomputer technology.pdfconstruction technology.pdfEMT.pdfEngineers.pdfIndustrial Mechanics.pdfLaw Enforcement.pdfVideo Production.pdfProjections of occupational employment, 2016–26
Projections of occupational employment, 2016–26
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment for more than 800 detailed occupations. The projections are especially useful if you're interested in advising others about careers or if you'd like to know what to expect in terms of employment growth, required education for entry, and wages for certain occupations.
Trade School
Trade School
Vocational/ Trade Schools train you for a variety of technical positions, including automotive technician, computer technician, hairstylist, medical assistant., truck driver, and many others.
Before enrolling in one of these programs, make a cost comparison to see if these programs are offered for considerably less tuition at a public tax-supported Regional Occupational Program (ROP) or community college.
Some programs might be completed faster in a private school, in which case you'll have to compare the total cost for a ten-month private program at a trade school vs. a two year program in a community college.
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeships provide students the opportunity to receive on the job training while earning a paycheck!
Benefits of Apprenticeships:
Benefits of Apprenticeships:
More than 100 privately owned postsecondary schools are licensed by the State of California.
Helps recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce
Improves productivity and the bottomline
Provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states
Reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention
Creates industry driven and flexible training solutions to meet national and local needs
Allows workers to earn and learn at the same time
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Military Opportunities
Military Opportunities
There are many advantages of military service. Immediate benefits include educational and/or career training through graduate degrees, opportunity to become a commissioned officer through college ROTC or military academies, travel, specific guaranteed training upon entry, a community with a variety of attractions, free medical and dental care, lower cost commissary and post exchange service, guaranteed pay, promotion opportunities, access to a cadre of trained consultants and counselors, and free legal assistance. Long-term benefits may include the new G.I. Bill awards, scholarships and fellowships, pay bonuses, 30-day paid vacations every year, development of leisure-time skills, certain housing, medical, and educational services for families, low-cost life insurance, FHA loans, lifetime retirement benefits after 20 years of service, and job retention rights over all non-veteran federal workers.
Learn more about Military Opportunities.
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Post-Secondary Alternatives
Post-Secondary Alternatives
The links below will help you to explore post-secondary options including trade schools, studying abroad, Peace Corps, internships and summer jobs.
Trade Schools and Colleges
Universities, Colleges & Trade Schools, the leading online education portal, lets you request information from education institutions across the US and Canada.The Peace Corps
The Peace Corps challenges students to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries.Amigos De Los Americas
Amigos is an international non-profit organization that provides community service opportunities for young people.Summer Jobs
Offers summer jobs and seasonal staff positions with camps, amusement parks, resorts, national parks, hotels, environmental organizations and more.CA Institute of Jewelry Training
the California Institute of Jewelry Training teaches the historic craft of jewelry making. Be apart of the beauty, culture and on going history of jewelry.Study Abroad
A comprehensive directory of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries.Disney World College Internship Program
The Disney College Program team is proud to offer students from across the country the opportunity to participate in our one-of-a-kind Living, Learning and Earning experience.Snag A Job
SnagAJob.com lists hourly paid jobs for summer job seekers. Enter your zip code and find a summer job.The Art Institute of CA Interested in the arts? Get the skills you need to help break into a career in the creative and applied arts by visiting our site.
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