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Career Corner

          a dream is a wish the heart makes 

          a dream is a wish the heart makes 

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WEB DEVELOPER career information

WEB DEVELOPER career information

Web developer jobs are crucial to many businesses. They are employed in many different industries across both large and small businesses. They build the programming behind websites.

 
Web developers graduate with a variety of different majors, for example, some web developers graduate with a computer science degree. The remaining majors are a relatively equal mix of computer and information sciences, mathematics, and design and applied arts.
 
Common cities to find web developer jobs
Location is also important when selecting a career path. New York is one of the most favorable cities for graduates to work as web developers. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle all offer their own unique set of attractions to students.
Salary Range: $62,500 - $85,000
Industry: Computer Software
 
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Career Technical Education

Career Technical Education (CTE) is a term for educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied arts and sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation. Some examples of these programs are: automotive technology, construction, welding, culinary arts and early childhood education. Many community colleges offer certificates programs for certain jobs or trades. There are also private trade schools that offer similar training programs.Investigate your options carefully. Ask about job placement rates for recent graduates. Also, compare the costs of different schools.

Employment

You can research and apply for jobs either in person or on different websites. You will need a resume and possibly a cover letter to apply for many jobs. You can attend job fairs and network with as many people as you can to let them know that you are searching for a job.
Visit California Career Center to get a head start on resumes, cover letters and interview skills.
Career exploration

Career exploration

Career Exploration - 
Learning about different careers is a process. Students should not feel that they need to decide now what they will do for long-term work. But finding out which careers might be a good fit for your interests and talents can be fun! Utilize our Career Exploration page to find out information about careers that you already have in mind or take an interest inventory to have careers suggested based on your skills and interests. 
For students looking to explore their career path at home, these sites are a good place to start. Engaging in conversation with adults in a variety of occupations can provide some invaluable insight as well. 
 
California CareerZone - California CareerZone is a career exploration and planning system designed especially for students. We encourage students to create an account so they can track their search and note which occupations they find interesting. A good place for students to start is with the Interest Profiler. They can continue on to complete the Work Importance Profiler and Assess Yourself assessment. Comprehensive information on 900 occupations includes state specific wages, worker attributes, job characteristics, and much more. 
 
Big Future - This is CollegeBoard's planner which allows students to find college majors based on their interests, get career ideas or watch videos to see how others decided on careers.
 
looking for a paid summer internship?

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Here Are The Internship Eligibility Requirements for Home Run
The Home Run internship program has operated for several years, with internships provided by local business of West Sacramento Youth. Interns must be 16 years old by the first day of the internship. River City High School students must have completed at least one course in one of WUSD’s Career Technical Education Pathways. View qualifying courses here. Yolo High School and Washington Middle College students must have a recommendation form filled out by a teacher or counselor. All participants must also attend one online informational session about the internships offered by the Home Run team.

CHOOSING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Community Colleges

There are many great options when it comes to community colleges in the Sacramento area. Community colleges are an inexpensive way to earn a degree or certificate.
The Los Rios Community College District consist of 4 colleges:
Another option in the area is Sierra College. The Rocklin campus offers on-campus housing.
 
 

California State University (CSU)

The CSU system consists of 23 campuses throughout the state. To be eligible for CSUs you must complete specific classes usually referred to as A-G classes. You must earn a C or better in each of those classes. Also, you must take either the SAT or the ACT. Keep in mind that some campuses/programs are impacted which means that they receive more applications then they can accommodate. This results in additional requirements for the school/program.
Visit California State University to learn more about the requirements, specific campuses or programs.
 
 

University of California (UC)

The UC system consists of 10 campuses (1 campus is not open to undergraduates). To be eligible for UCs you must complete specific classes (A-G), earn a grade point average of a 3.0 or better, and take the SAT or the ACT by December of your senior year.
Visit the University of California – Admissions to learn more about the requirements, specific campuses or programs.
 
 

Private College and University

Private colleges and universities are all over the country. They are generally more expensive than the public school systems but don’t let that scare you. They have a lot of money to give as financial aid (institutional grants and scholarships). They also have different requirements than the CSUs and UCs so even if you are not eligible to apply to one of those, you may still be eligible to apply to a private institution.
You can use the Common Application to apply to multiple institutions with a single application. Currently, more than 700 colleges and universities accept the Common App. Check out the list of campuses on The Common App.
To explore private colleges and universities in California, visit Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.
 
 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are located all over the country. They were established to primarily serve African American students but have always allowed admission to students of all races/ethnicities. There are 107 campuses including 2 year and 4 year, public and private institutions. Admission requirements for each campus may vary so make sure you look at the specific school(s) you are interested in to see if you are eligible.
Visit HBCUPages.com for a list of unique Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
 
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