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Use the Program Finder to find CTE pathway programs in San Diego high schools or check out our work-based learning board to connect with employers in your field of interest.
The College and Career Readiness Team is transferring our website to be housed under SDCOE's larger site here: https://www.sdcoe.net/cte-innovation/home. This site will be closed at the end of April 2022, but you can find all of our same content at our new home.
Use the Program Finder to find CTE pathway programs in San Diego high schools or check out our work-based learning board to connect with employers in your field of interest.
Take a Career Assessment to determine which occupations align with your skills and interests and what types of work environments will empower you to succeed.
Use the Labor Market resources below to learn about the diverse industry sectors that comprise San Diego's economy and the skills that employers need.
Ensure you're prepared to graduate college and know the types and levels of education required for various occupations. Also, find scholarship opportunities to help fund your training.
Work-based learning (WBL) activities connect you with employers to learn about careers you're interested in. WBL can be presentations by professionals about their work, tours of a work site, internships, jobs, and more. Check out our current opportunities, including hiring events!
Note: many of the virtual activities will be recorded, so if you see something you like but can't make, register anyway so that you're on the mailing list for when they send out the recording.
Note: Be sure to check the scholarship due date before applying!
Many companies and foundations offer funds to help students pay for college, certificate programs, and other professional training after high school. Review our list of currently available scholarships to determine which you are eligible to apply for. We update the list several times throughout the year.
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Complete the assessments to see what jobs align with your skills and interests. You may be surprised to learn about a career you didn’t know existed!
Complete the assessments to see what work environments align with your values. You may be surprised to learn about a career you didn’t know existed!
If you're considering a 4-year university, this college-readiness quiz can help prepare you.
Learn about San Diego’s high-growth, high-wage industry sectors with reports by the San Diego Workforce Partnership & the Community Colleges.
Look up information on California wages, job outlook, education and licensing requirements for 300 occupations with the California Occupational Guides.
Find in-depth career salary information with the Salary Surfer tool.
Keep your grades up and make sure you meet “a-g” requirements for college entry.
Know the types and levels of education required to enter different occupations. Some will require a certificate or associate’s degree, offered at San Diego’s community colleges.
Use this mapping tool to determine which Career Technical Education pathway programs are offered in high schools near you.