Career Talks
3/29 @10:15am - Software Engineer (Westmont alumni)
All events are IN PERSON in the Library
3/29 @10:15am - Software Engineer (Westmont alumni)
All events are IN PERSON in the Library
Data Scientist at Meta
If you missed the talk with the Data Scientist, she has provided us with the slides from her presentation, so check it out!
If you missed the talk with the Data Scientist, she has provided us with the slides from her presentation, so check it out!
Medical Student Career Talk
If you missed the talk with the Medical Student, she has provided us with the slides from her presentation, so check it out!
If you missed the talk with the Medical Student, she has provided us with the slides from her presentation, so check it out!
Trade Orientations Program
Maybe you are interested in going into a trade but you aren't 18 yet? The Trades Orientation Program (TOP) is a great way to learn what it takes to successfully apply to become a working apprentice in the trade of your choice. The information session for the 2023 Cohort is taking signups. To reserve a spot at an orientation/application session, interested applicants can visit www.wpusa.org/top. Orientation will be held via Zoom.
Maybe you are interested in going into a trade but you aren't 18 yet? The Trades Orientation Program (TOP) is a great way to learn what it takes to successfully apply to become a working apprentice in the trade of your choice. The information session for the 2023 Cohort is taking signups. To reserve a spot at an orientation/application session, interested applicants can visit www.wpusa.org/top. Orientation will be held via Zoom.
Not interested in college?
That is okay too! Check out this NPR article: "High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty" It talks about jobs in the trades that are sitting empty because there are no workers to fill them. You can get trained and paid at the same time so you won't be incurring debt that you might if you were to go to college and not have a plan. Perhaps just consider that going to college right after high school isn't the best fit for everyone.
That is okay too! Check out this NPR article: "High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty" It talks about jobs in the trades that are sitting empty because there are no workers to fill them. You can get trained and paid at the same time so you won't be incurring debt that you might if you were to go to college and not have a plan. Perhaps just consider that going to college right after high school isn't the best fit for everyone.
Summer Programs at United States Naval Academy
The USNA Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nation's next generation leaders. Current Juniors / Rising Seniors can apply now for these sessions:
June 3-8, June 10-15, or June 18-23
Program Fee $550 (need based scholarships available)
The USNA Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nation's next generation leaders. Current Juniors / Rising Seniors can apply now for these sessions:
June 3-8, June 10-15, or June 18-23
Program Fee $550 (need based scholarships available)
Summer STEM is for rising 9th - 11th graders. For one week campers will create, build and explore in world-class lab facilities and experience real-life applications and learning.
Current 9th / rising 10th - June 12-17
Current 10th / rising 11th - June 19-23
Program Fee $800 (need based scholarships available)
Current 9th / rising 10th - June 12-17
Current 10th / rising 11th - June 19-23
Program Fee $800 (need based scholarships available)
Do you love playing video games?
What if you could make a career around what you love? Check out this Road Trip Nation video about 5 Jobs for People Who Love Gaming. You might be surprised to find out how many different types of people are needed in the game industry. Take the next 6 minutes to watch this video and learn about some of these jobs.
What if you could make a career around what you love? Check out this Road Trip Nation video about 5 Jobs for People Who Love Gaming. You might be surprised to find out how many different types of people are needed in the game industry. Take the next 6 minutes to watch this video and learn about some of these jobs.
Do you love the theater?
Would you like a job where you are around the theater all day even if you aren't necessarily the one on stage? Check out this 5 minute RoadTrip Nation video about theater jobs: 5 Jobs for People Who Love the Theater. Aside from acting, this video talks about careers such as Playwriter/Screenwriter, Theater Director, Managing Director (for that really organized person), and the newest job; Entertainment Engineer.
Would you like a job where you are around the theater all day even if you aren't necessarily the one on stage? Check out this 5 minute RoadTrip Nation video about theater jobs: 5 Jobs for People Who Love the Theater. Aside from acting, this video talks about careers such as Playwriter/Screenwriter, Theater Director, Managing Director (for that really organized person), and the newest job; Entertainment Engineer.
Summer Program: Climate & Sustainability
Youngzine is offering this summer program for students. If you have a passion for climate and sustainability, check this out before March 19th.
Dates: July 10-21, 2023; 9 am - 4 pm PST
Location: DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA (intersection of 85 and Stevens Creek Blvd)
Fee: $1200
Deadline: 11.59 pm PST on March 19, 2023
Rolling applications will be considered until 11.59 pm PST on May 1, 2023 (space permitting)
Youngzine is offering this summer program for students. If you have a passion for climate and sustainability, check this out before March 19th.
Dates: July 10-21, 2023; 9 am - 4 pm PST
Location: DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA (intersection of 85 and Stevens Creek Blvd)
Fee: $1200
Deadline: 11.59 pm PST on March 19, 2023
Rolling applications will be considered until 11.59 pm PST on May 1, 2023 (space permitting)
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
This is an unpaid on-the-job learning opportunity for dedicated, hard-working individuals interested in wildlife rehabilitation.
Time Commitment: 12 Weeks. 24 hours per week, 3 days per week.
WCSV provides letters of recommendation for successful completion of the internship summarizing their coursework, accomplishments, and skills learned during the internship.All questions about the internship or application process should be emailed to [email protected].
This is an unpaid on-the-job learning opportunity for dedicated, hard-working individuals interested in wildlife rehabilitation.
Time Commitment: 12 Weeks. 24 hours per week, 3 days per week.
WCSV provides letters of recommendation for successful completion of the internship summarizing their coursework, accomplishments, and skills learned during the internship.All questions about the internship or application process should be emailed to [email protected].
AI Summer Camp - Scholarships available
Are you interested in learning about AI, gaining technical experience, and AI internship opportunities? AI Camp! Founded by Stanford Ph.D.s, provides quality AI education, opens doors into the tech industry and provides scholarships to top students!
Get priority access to the 2023 Summer Scholarship application
Are you interested in learning about AI, gaining technical experience, and AI internship opportunities? AI Camp! Founded by Stanford Ph.D.s, provides quality AI education, opens doors into the tech industry and provides scholarships to top students!
Get priority access to the 2023 Summer Scholarship application
How to Unlock Your Future by Taking One Small Step
This short video called gives examples of people who did some really big things but started out just like you with no idea where they would end up. It all starts with one step in the direction of the "adjacent possible". Check out this 6 minute video and get encouraged. I did!
This short video called gives examples of people who did some really big things but started out just like you with no idea where they would end up. It all starts with one step in the direction of the "adjacent possible". Check out this 6 minute video and get encouraged. I did!
4 Ways to Find your Interests
I always ask students what they want to pursue in the future and more often than not, I get the answer, "I'm not sure". Here is a video with ideas to help you figure out what you love to do and what you'd be happy doing. Check out this Roadtrip Nation 5 min video "4 Ways to Find Your Interests" and get some ideas to help you plan your path.
I always ask students what they want to pursue in the future and more often than not, I get the answer, "I'm not sure". Here is a video with ideas to help you figure out what you love to do and what you'd be happy doing. Check out this Roadtrip Nation 5 min video "4 Ways to Find Your Interests" and get some ideas to help you plan your path.
California Highway Patrol Explorers Program
If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, check out the CHP Explorers Program. Be a part of something greater than yourself.
Minimum Requirement to apply:
- Must be 15-20 years of age.
- Have an interest in law enforcement.
- Must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
- No drug or alcohol use.
- Good citizenship.
- No felony convictions
Visit their website or contact your local CHP Office.
GO to CHPCareers.com or contact your local area CHP Office.
If you are interested in a career in Law Enforcement, check out the CHP Explorers Program. Be a part of something greater than yourself.
Minimum Requirement to apply:
- Must be 15-20 years of age.
- Have an interest in law enforcement.
- Must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
- No drug or alcohol use.
- Good citizenship.
- No felony convictions
Visit their website or contact your local CHP Office.
GO to CHPCareers.com or contact your local area CHP Office.
Past Career Talk
Biomedical Engineering Sales Career Talk by Westmont Alumni
If you missed this talk because the zoom link wasn't working, here is the recording. Check it out if you have an extra 20 minutes.
Biomedical Engineering Sales Career Talk by Westmont Alumni
If you missed this talk because the zoom link wasn't working, here is the recording. Check it out if you have an extra 20 minutes.
Career Exploration
Check out is resource for helping you find careers that will match your personality. The ONET Interest Profiler: My Next Move can be an interesting place to start. If you are interested in learning about job demand in the Bay Area, check out this amazing Perkins Tool where you can search by skill level, demand and pay. And as always, Naviance has information about Career Pathways which you can check out with these Career Research directions.
Check out is resource for helping you find careers that will match your personality. The ONET Interest Profiler: My Next Move can be an interesting place to start. If you are interested in learning about job demand in the Bay Area, check out this amazing Perkins Tool where you can search by skill level, demand and pay. And as always, Naviance has information about Career Pathways which you can check out with these Career Research directions.
Information and Communications Technologies (ITC) Week Recordings
The SCCOE has recordings available for all of the presenters if you missed it and wish you could have been there. It was held during the week of Dec 6 - 12.
The SCCOE has recordings available for all of the presenters if you missed it and wish you could have been there. It was held during the week of Dec 6 - 12.
Youtube Channel
Check out our Youtube channel! It has many podcasts on interesting careers from campaign strategists to firefighters. Many career talks that happen at school are also recorded and uploaded on our channel.
Check out our Youtube channel! It has many podcasts on interesting careers from campaign strategists to firefighters. Many career talks that happen at school are also recorded and uploaded on our channel.