Career & Major Exploration
Everyone has been asked the age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Whether you wanted to be a doctor, teacher, firefighter, or even a pharmacist (yes... your academic counselor was dead set on being a pharmacist while she was growing up), our plans don't always stick... and that's okay! Regardless of if you know your path after high school or not, the information on this page will help connect you with resources that can assist you in determining how your interests align with various career paths as well as what you will need to do to reach that career goal!
College Board: Big Future
College board manages more than the SAT. Dive into different majors or jobs and determine exactly what you will need to do to reach your goals.
O*Net Online
Unsure of what you want to do? The O*Net Online can help you by connecting you with career-exploration resources. One of the most valuable resources of O*Net Online is the O*Net Interest profiler which analyzes your interests and relates them to various occupations. This tool will also break down career interest areas based on your educational goals. Each career listing will also include job growth projections from the US Department of Labor. Start by clicking the buttons below.
California Career Center
This website serves as a virtual counselor for career and college exploration and planning resources to help students map their futures. The Career Center is focused on students but also provides information for parents/guardians and school personnel.
California Career Zone
This is a one-stop shop for everything career oriented. The California Career Zone provides a platform that you can utilize to assess and research your career interests, learn budgeting basics, and document your plans. Check it out!
IM Diversity Career Center
Where careers, opportunities, and diversity connect. This is a wonderful resource for minorities and Persons of Color in the workforce.
Resume Building
Resume building can feel like a daunting task, but the workbook below provides excellent guidance in determining your objective, skill set, and so much more.
Job Searching
Are you looking for a job or are you interested in checking out job postings just to see what's out there?
Local Programming
The YEOP program provides special services to youth between the ages of 15 and 25 to assist with the achievement of educational and vocational goals. YEOP provides referrals to supportive services, workshops, career coaching, and employment preparation.
Youth Employment Opportunity Program
HCOE Programming
TPP is an interagency vocational program funded by the California State Department of Rehabilitation in cooperation with HCOE and local high schools
Workability is a California State Department of Education program coordinated with HCOE for high school students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Traditional Career and Technical Education internships (referral required)
CalJobs Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) internships for low-income students with barriers (foster or aged out, homeless, pregnant or parenting, school dropouts, students not attending school, legal offenders, or runaway) and/or IEP's. This program can provide paid work experience, internships, career counseling, customized support, personal budgeting and financial education, and more. To learn more about this program, contact Karen Brooks at 707-445-7563 or email kbrooks@hcoe.org
Humboldt County Office of Education also has a wide range of programs to support with Career and Technical Education. Their website has a wealth of information regarding trades as well as a career video library. Check it out!
Summer Job Opportunities
Fortuna Parks and Recreation: Recreation Leader
Eureka Parks and Recreation: Recreation Leader
Job Boards
Indeed is one of the most highly regarded job boards in the United States. You can search based on a specific field, job, company name, or any other keyword.
Interviewing
The dreaded, nerve wracking interview... take some of the mystery and jitters away with some pre-interview preparation by reading through the document below.
Career Specific Presentations
College of the Redwoods Health Care Course Offerings Presentation