Other Post-Grad Options
WORK
Students who plan to work after high school and need assistance in finding a career or job are encouraged to contact Ms. Batchelder in the College and Career Center prior to graduating. Jobs are also posted regularly on the CCC grade level Google Classrooms. In addition, below are some useful links to help you in your job search.
- Sonoma County Connections
- Job Opportunities with the County of Sonoma
- CoolWorks: Jobs in Great Places
- Indeed.com
INTERNING OR VOLUNTEERING
There are many local organizations that have internship and volunteer positions which may lead to permanent positions in some cases. Interning or volunteering is also a great way to get to know a field better and what type of work you like to do.
LEARN A TRADE/APPRENTICESHIP
Learning a trade through an apprenticeship program allows one to receive training and gain skills on the job while getting paid. Below are links to just some of the many trade/apprenticeship programs.
- Apprenticeship Programs through the SRJC
- Redwood Empire Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
- Sonoma County Job Link Construction Careers
- Database of Apprenticeship Programs
GAP YEAR
Some students may prefer to take a semester or year off before they attend college or another post-secondary program. This can be a great opportunity to pick up leadership, language, and work skills and gain exposure to different careers. Students should consider applying to college while they're in high school and then defer their enrollment and take their gap year. However, students need to check with the colleges that they're interested in to make sure they will allow students to defer. Also, many colleges have built in gap year programs for freshmen. Below are links to gap year programs and other information on taking a gap year.