College and Career Information

A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if:

• You like to work with your hands
• Willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years (depends on the trade)
• Have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Want to earn a living wage and good benefits
• Want the opportunity to advance in your career

Central Coast Apprenticeship Opportunities

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program  is a complete career planning program. Students are given the opportunity to take the ASVAB at no cost and no commitment to military service. The ASVAB CEP also provides an interest assessment and planning tools to help young adults explore career field entry requirements and various career paths, both military and civilian. 

High school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 and those enrolled at post-secondary institutions can participate in the ASVAB CEP. Students in 11th grade and beyond receive valid scores for enlistment. The ASVAB may be given in paper and pencil or computer adaptive forms. 

ASVAB CEP test results are sent to schools so participants can explore career options with counselors. The scores report how the student performed on each subtest area, and how their scores compare with others who took the test. Participants receive three composite scores in verbal, math and science/technical skills used for career exploration, and the AFQT score is also reported.

Understanding Your ASVAB Results

Take a Practice ASVAB Test

The WIOA Youth Program is designed to engage and empower youth ages 16-24 through a full-service model that maximizes every youth’s potential in a positive, consistent learning environment. Our staff are committed, caring professionals that go the extra mile while giving each client the tools to build their framework for future independence.

Through participation in this program, you will have access to a career coach who assists you in understanding your strengths and the careers that match your skills and abilities. An Individualized Career Plan will be developed with your case manager as you set goals around training and employment.

SLOCAL Careers

Minors employed in the state of California must have a Permit to Employ and Work (commonly referred to as a “work permit”). Work permits are issued by the school where the student is enrolled. Work permits indicate the duties and location where the work will be done as well as the number of hours a minor may work. The minor along with the parent/guardian and employer fill out the B1-1 form and submit to the minor's school. The school reviews the B1-1 form and issues the B1-4 (Work Permit).

Print and complete the form and return to Ms. Dart. Paper copies are available in the College and Career Center.

Work Permit Application

The Portfolio Project requires that all graduates complete extensive career and future goal assessments to guide them in career selection including:

• Applying to at least one college
• 12 hours of community service
• Job Shadow in desired career field
• Scholarship interviews
• Mock Interviews
• Professional resume
• Letters of recommendation  
• List of references

Through a network of community organizations and businesses, each graduate completes a job shadow in their area of occupational interest.

Past  Job Shadow experiences:

• Pediatric medical assistants
• Dental hygienists
• Recording studios
• Veterinarians
• Equine facilities
• Automotive repair
• Law Enforcement
• Acupuncturists
• Engineering
• Fire stations
• Pastry Chef
• Nursing