Career Resources

 
The lack of manufacturing skills has created a skills gap and it's a serious issue going forward. One thing that is important is finding top talent to join the manufacturing force and breaking down the stigma that surrounds this world. Propel, a local company with experience in the world of manufacturing, used some of their expertise and put together a Manufacturing Skills Guide and included some insight on how they could solve this issue. Also, for those who are new to the industry they made a definitions guide, 95 Manufacturing Definitions, on the most important terms in manufacturing.
 
 
Summer Opportunities
  • A fabulous opportunity for young women ages 14-18 who might be interested in firefighting. A FREE weeklong summer camp experience.
The mission of Camp Cinder is to provide young women a safe, dynamic, interactive and challenging environment to gain strength, knowledge, and confidence in their ability to excel in the profession of firefighting and beyond.
 
Upon completing the camp, young women will leave with a sense of empowerment and the confidence that they can succeed in any career they choose.
 
Shasta
Camp Cinder Shasta will be held on June 20-24th at the Shasta College dorms.
 
Contact Katie Mason (530) 356-3178 for more information. 
 
San Luis Obispo
Camp Cinder San Luis Obispo will be held June 22-26th at the Cal Poly Campus.
 
If you are unable to complete the online application, a printed application form will be accepted by mail.Shasta: CAL FIRE Attn: Katie Mason, 6105 Airport Road, Redding CA 96002
San Luis: CAL FIRE Attn: Eva Grady, 635 North Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo CA 93405
 
 
ct Eva Grady (831) 325-6253 for more information.
 
County of Santa Clara 
 
Student intern Level II
 
Student intern Level III
 
Student intern Level IV
 
Volunteer Program
This program is designed as a recruitment tool to introduce the Volunteer to the work and employment opportunities within the Department. Volunteers must be over the age of 15 (with a valid work permit, if applicable).
 
If interested, send in a resume with a cover letter, describing what you would like to do, to [email protected]. Your resume will be sent to participating Supervisors within that field and you will be contacted for further information.
 
Job Opportunities
  • Current list of VTA opportunities: All interested applicants can apply directly through the VTA website.
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Career Technical Education Resources
  • Foothill College CTE Catalog: Brochure that summarizes all available CTE programs at Foothill College, with links to further information and details on expected median salaries in the Bay Area.
  • Auto Industry programs in the Bay Area. Enjoy exploring the programs, careers, and resources all in one place ready to prepare students for the NextGen of electric autos. 
 
Work Resources
 
Gap Year Resources
 
Military Resources
  • Join the Armed Forces. There are many ways to be successful. To figure out where to find career satisfaction, you need all the facts about your skills and interests, the world of work, and your post-secondary options to make informed decisions.The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. The results are used to guide career exploration using our career planning tools.  Resources to prepare for the ASVAB can be found here.
  • ROTC Programs: The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a college program offered at more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, participants, or cadets, commit to serve in the Military after graduation. Each Service branch has its own take on ROTC.
 
Resources for students with IEP and 504
Students with IEPs and 504s are encouraged to check these resources at the Dept of Rehabilitation and especially the Vocational Rehabilitation resources.