Welcome to the William S. Hart Union High School District Career Center.
Trying to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life is a very difficult decision. Many adults still do not know what that is! Should you continue with your education or is transitioning to the working world the right choice for you? The easiest way to make tough decisions is to be informed and this site is designed to help you navigate through many of the great resources available, which can lead you down the path to the perfect career!
Remember, this is all about you. Explore, investigate, challenge yourself and you may be surprised what you find.
If you have questions, please contact:
Janis Fiock, District Career Advisor
661-259-0033 x 434
Pam Malowe
Career Development Coordinator
661-259-0033 x 232
Upcoming Events
Grand Opening of the Armed Forces Santa Clarita Career Center
Friday, February 24th at 10:00 am.
24201 Valencia Blvd. Ste 100 (opposite Chik-fil-A)
Valencia, CA 91355
Hot Jobs
Personal Financial Advisor
College & Career Fair
If you missed a workshop presentation at the College & Career Fair, you may be able to view resources that were used in that workshop. Click here for more info.
College Rep Visitors
Please visit your high school counseling websites for more information
Counseling Websites
Your High School's Counseling website offers a wealth of information about colleges and careers. You can also view a list of college admissions counselor and guest speaker visits. While you are there, be sure to see if your school offers Career Pathways and how you can participate!
High School Counseling Web Sites
Academy of the Canyons
Bowman
Canyon
Golden Valley
Hart
Saugus
Valencia
West Ranch
Career Exploration
On these websites you will be able to take assessment quizzes to determine what your career interests are, and what your work place values are. You can also watch videos and research job skills and outlooks for over 500 careers. You might want to explore each site first to find the one you find the easiest to use.
Career Exploration Quizzes
CA Career Café
California Career Zone
O*NET On-line
Who Do U Want 2B
California College.edu
My Next Move
Career Exploration Websites
The ACT - Career Planning
Road Trip Nation
California Occupational Guides
My Future.Com
College Board Career Browser
CTI Career Search
CareerOneStop
Careers in the Military
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employment Help
Finding that first job or searching for a new one can be difficult. Explore the resources on the Employment Help page for valuable job hunting tools.
Resumes, cover letters and interview skills
Quintessential Careers
Got*A*Job
My Future.com
Choices Planner
Youth Rules
Job Searches
teens4hire.org
Got*A*Job
Quintessential Careers
VolunteerMatch
Groove Jobs.com
JobDoggy
Work Permits
Volunteer
For information on volunteering, please contact Mrs. Janis Fiock, District Career Advisor via email:
College Searches
Here are some suggestions to search for colleges by degree, major, location, programs and cost. Some or all of these websites will have financial aid and scholarship information, but your individual high school counseling webpage is also a great resource.
The Princeton Review
COLLAGEdata College 411
Association of Independent California Colleges
California Colleges.edu
Campus Tours
CTI College Search
eCampus Tours
Peterson's College Search
Admissions Information
CSU Mentor
University of California Admissions
NCAA ClearingHouse
Common Application
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing gives you a chance to learn what someone does in a job that interests you. It involves observing one or more people on the job for two to three hours and asking them questions. You will be able to see first-hand the types of jobs that exist in the business world and the skills necessary for those jobs. There are local job shadow opportunities in the following industries: Banking, Biotech, Consulting, Dental, Engineering, Financial Services, Fitness, Healthcare, Hospitality, Insurance, Legal, Manufacturing, Medical, Radio Broadcasting, Real Estate, Recruiting, Retail, Small Business Development, and Web/Print Design.
Contact Pam Malowe, Career Development Coordinator, at the district office and she will put you in touch with a business. Tell her which industry and career you want to learn about. Pam can be reached by email or phone at
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and (661) 259-0033 ext. 232.
You will need to download and print the following forms for your job shadow:
Fieldtrip Form 
Job Shadow Agreement Form
Questions to Ask at Your Shadow
Career and Technical Education
Career and technical education is an excellent alternative for those students not ready or interested in a 4 year degree. There are many programs that last only a few months to others that require you to complete your Associates Degree. Apprenticeships are another great way to transition to the world of work while you get paid!
Career & Technical Programs
Hart District ROP
College of the Canyons
Vocational Information Center
Vocational Schools Database
Apprenticeships
CalApprenticeship.org
Vocational Information Center
CA.gov Apprenticeship programs
Salary Information
Military/National Service
Serving your country can take on many forms. If the military is an option for you the following information can help.
Don't forget to register for Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday if you are a male. Registering keeps you eligible for financial aid, government jobs and job training. It's quick. It's easy. And it's the law. To register in less than 2 minutes, go to www.sss.gov .
Military Academies
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Army)
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Local recruiters
Marines - Staff Sergeant Robert Castillo (661) 222-2937
Army- Staff Sergeant Raul Avila (661) 259-2457
Air Force- Staff Sergeant Edward Marquez (661) 255-7298
Navy - Bonifacio Palma (661) 259-6493
National armed service websites
Marines
Navy
Army
Air Force
Coast Guard
National service
AmeriCorps
Student Conservation Association
ROTC Scholarships
Marine NROTC Scholarship
Articles
Important articles from magazines, newspapers and online websites which can help with your college and career searches.
Career Costs & Benefits
COLLEGEdata
"College for All Campaign" Getting a Second Look
More Paths to Career Success
Reconsidering Trade School Education
Your Life, Your Money
Questions about Career Preparation: What Parents Can Do
Starting to think about your college options? View this short video from the CBS Morning news with Marty Nemko, a popular college and career advisor on How to Choose a College.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=689915n
Scholarships
Resources
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/myfsa
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshiphunter.com
www.multiculturaladvantage.com
www.wiredscholar.com
Providers
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
• www.gmsp.org
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Foundation
• www.hmnmf.org
Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation
• www.scvsf.org
SCV Education Foundation
• www.scveducationfoundation.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• www.hispanicfund.org
United Negro College Fund
• www.uncf.org
Sports Scholarships and Internships
• www.ncaa.org
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