Vocational Education
• Work Permit
• Work Experience Education (WEE)
• Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
• Career Information Sites
• GED/CHSPE
Career Information Sites
Below are various sites for youth (and adults) to look into future options as well as current employment options.
California Employment Development Department - Youth
This is part of California's government site and includes youth programs, career information sites, assessment, jobs of the future.
Job Hunter's Bible
This site is sponsored by Richard Bolles, who authored What Color Is Your Parachute?, and has long been considered a "guru" of job hunters around the world. This is a great guide to help you through the job quest and includes sections for the "Working Wounded," re-thinking our vocational purpose post-September 11th, the accepted mark of a good employee, and more!
Golden Sierra Job Training Agency - Youth Employment Services
Golden Sierra is a state-run agency with the purpose developing the state's workforce in employment, job retention, earnings and skills. They have locations in Placer and Nevada counties. It's youth services include career assessment, guidance, GED preparation, and job training programs.
Butte County Community Employment Centers
The Butte County Community Employment Centers were created to give Butte County residents free and easy access to job, education, and training services for both job seekers and employers.
North Central Counties Consortium
The NCCC was formed to administer federally funded job training programs in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Yuba, and Sutter counties. Their services include One Stop Career Centers, job search workshops, youth training programs, and employment preparation training.
Job Corps
This is a U.S. Department of Labor site directing business, adults, youth, dislocated workers, and workforce professionals to training and employment services.
Sierra Regional Career Partnership
The Sierra Regional Career Partnership is a partnership among education, business and community-based organizations in Placer and Nevada counties in Northern California.
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002 - 2003
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
My Future
This is a great site for teens thinking about life after high school. Included is a Work Interest quiz, comparison of different careers, internships, apprenticeships, etc. The site is geared toward the military as an attractive option.
So You Are Thinking Of Dropping Out Of School
This page has alarming statistics and earning potentials by education level geared towards high school students thinking about dropping out.
