Explore Your Options

Ask Yourself

Have you thought about your dream job?
Do you wonder what jobs match your interests and strengths?
Do you have a career goal, but don't know how to make it happen?
Are you trying to decide if more training or education is right for you?
Would you like to better understand the application process for college, technical, or trade schools?

We Offer These Services:

Job Exploration
Postsecondary Counseling

JOB EXPLORATION

Learn about different kinds of jobs and which ones are best for you.

Job Exploration could help you:

Explore and discuss career interests.
Learn about the job market.
Understand what jobs are popular right now and pay the most.
Review options for different kinds of work.
Find out what jobs lead to better jobs.
Discover what jobs could be right for you.
Understand what you need to do to get the career you want.

POSTSECONDARY COUNSELING

Learn about enrolling in education and training programs that support your career goal.

Postsecondary Counseling could help you:

Explore education programs:
- What programs are available?
- What programs are connected to local jobs?
- What classes or credentials do you need for the career you want?
Learn about the admissions process at college, technical, and trade schools.
Discover resources to succeed in school.
Identify options to help pay for school.
Get support in completing the FAFSA financial aid application.

Resources

DR 203 - DOR Student Services Plan Request (PDF) DR 203 - Solicitud Del Plan De Servicios Para Estudiantes (PDF) DR 205 - DOR Student Services Plan (PDF) 2018 CDE-DOR Interagency Agreement (Word) School Liaison List (Excel)

Related Links

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Contact

Find an Office Youth Services Districts YouthServices@dor.ca.gov