College/Career Center

Staff Member Name	Phone Number	E-mail
TBA (Guidance Tech)	ext. 65204	TBA

Our Mission Statement

To provide our students college and career planning, academic support, career guidance, college application assistance and resources. We collaborate with our parents/guardians, community partners, academic counselors and California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) to better understand our students goals and needs. Students are welcome to come into our office with or without an appointment for further assistance. While we support all students, the majority of individual appointments are scheduled for seniors and juniors.

📢Attention Seniors (12th Grade)📢

To be informed about our events, workshops, special guests, and deadlines please join:

The Senior Scholarship and Important Information Canvas Page

The Senior Class of 2024 Google Page (Code:aj6ls3p )

Freshman (9th Grade) Check List

Download Canvas and Outlook phone applications using your kern high school email
Visit the college and career center to learn what services we provide
Schedule an appointment with your counselor
Explore different career pathways pertaining to your interests
Get involved on campus by joining student organizations/clubs

Sophomore (10th Grade) Check List

Research military branches, jobs, colleges, universities, and or vocational schools
Continue communicating with your counselor about your goals
Look into volunteer opportunities in our local community
Consider Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, and or ROC/CTEC

Junior (11th Grade) Check List

Learn how to navigate the financial aid process
Continue communicating with your counselor regarding any career changes
Start drafting your resume and cover letters
Visit college, university, and or vocational school campuses

Senior (12th Grade) Check List

Create a personal email (Gmail or Yahoo) for college and career application purposes
Connect with your counselors, guidance tech, and college success coaches for support
Keep track of all deadlines for the college and career institution you're applying to
Finalize your educational plans (2-year plan or 4-year plan)
Gather your personal information and transcripts for college and career applications
Attend workshops and events to help you prepare for your future
When in doubt, ask for help!