Career Exploration and Resources

Discover Your Interests

Naviance: Explores interests, careers, pathways and Roadtrip Nation & Gladeo video collection and information. 

California Career Zone: Discover your interests, utilizes financial literacy tools, explores careers & college.

BigFuture: College Board tool used to identify college majors that match your interests.

Career Research and Occupational Outlook

California Occupational Information: Detailed information on California wages, job outlook, education, and licensing requirements for approximately 300 occupations. 

US Dept of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information on occupations, projected growth rates, education, training, and pay.

O*Net Online: Tool for career exploration and analysis.

Career Information and Training Programs 

SMUHSD Career Expo: An expo focused on careers that don't necessarily require a foiur year degree

Apprenticeship Programs: “Learn-while-you-earn” and become skilled in a trade or occupation. 

Bay Area Manufacturing Careers: Learn about manufacturing careers and programs & certificates offered at the Community Colleges. 

California Board of Registered Nursing: Steps to become a registered nurse.

ExploreHealthCareers: Explore and pursue a career in the health industry.

TeachCalifornia: Information and resources to assist in pursuing a career in teaching.

Career Training Programs: Career training programs offered at the Community Colleges, training institutes, and companies.