Career Exploration Series

The San Mateo High School College and Career Center presents the Spring 2026 Career Exploration Series.

All events will be held in the Career Center during Tutorial, unless otherwise noted below!

Pathways to Becoming a Pilot

• Tuesday, February 10
• Speaker: Herb Patten, Pilot, Senior CFI, CFII, San Carlos Flight Center
• Learn about the Upwind Scholarship Summer Pilot Program and the pathway to become a pilot

Pathways to Becoming a Lawyer

• Wednesday, February 11
• Speaker: Michael Torbat, Associate Attorney, Cooley LLP (SMHS Class of 2013)

Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

• Friday, February 20
• Speaker: Zhane Schroeder, Trades Program Associate

• Learn more: San Mateo Trades Introduction Program 

Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics

• Friday, February 20 - During Lunch

• Speaker: Izzabelle Aguilar, Program Associate, Skyline College

Electrical Workers

• Tuesday, March 3
• Speaker: Remy Zarate, Apprentice, Local 617 Electrical Workers Union
   

Plumbers and Pipefitters

• Wednesday, March 4
• Speaker: Tom Johnson, Training Coordinator, Local 467 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union

Career Training Programs at San Mateo Adult and Career Education (SMACE)

• Friday, March 6

• Speaker: Lynette Garcia, Career Education Coordinator, SMACE