CAREER & COLLEGE
RESOURCE CENTER
WHAT IS THE CAREER &
COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER?
The Center provides
students with many opportunities to develop and explore occupational and
educational goals through materials available to them. Here students will find information about
colleges, scholarships, and the application process for them. Individualized research on careers and
classroom projects can be utilized through the Center. Work permits are issued in
the center as well as listings for part-time job openings in the community. The students can find out more information
about programs offered through the Central County Occupational Center from the
Career/Vocational Coordinator. Every
student is encouraged to visit the Career & College Resource Center on a drop-in
basis before school, during lunch, between classes and after school. Parents
are also welcome to use the facility.
HOW DO STUDENTS FIND OUT
WHAT INFORMATION IS IN THE CENTER?
- Morning announcements
- Class tours during the year
- Bulletins posted in
classrooms - Word of
mouth
- Senior Bulletin -
Call slips
- Articles in the PTSA
newsletter - Website * WHS – Academics – Career and
- Classroom presentations
regarding opportunities available to students are given in most English/History
classes
WHAT INFORMATION AND
SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
- College/University catalogs: A library of catalogs from
community colleges, UCs, CSUs,
and private institutions are available for student and parent use. Students can research colleges/universities
to learn more about campus environments, programs, majors and services.
- College/University representative visits: meet with
representatives to learn what their college has to offer
- College applications, brochures, view books, videos,
reference guides, and CDs
- College View and Career View – Career Cruising -
computerized programs
- Outside speakers from business, industry, public/private
career training programs, and military recruiters come to the center to present
programs to the students.
- Work permits are issued to students under the age of 18 who
are currently working
- Job postings and job market information
- Vocational information and Vocational Biographies
- A career informational library of videos, books and
brochures may be checked out
- SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP study guides are available for students
use and may be checked out
- Career Fair and Job Fair information
- Military information from all branches
- CCOC programs - information and enrollment in the Central
County Occupational Center
- Retail Sales - earn credits while you work
- Field Trips to community colleges, CCOC and businesses are
scheduled during the year.
- Special interest inventory tests are given to determine
what your interests might be.
- Internet access available
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