College and Career Pathways
Explore College & Career Pathways
Use this guide to find college programs, universities, and hands-on career training to help you take your next step.
🏫 California Community Colleges
Community colleges offer affordable two-year degrees, certificates, and transfer options to 4-year universities.
🎓 4-Year Colleges & Universities
Interested in a bachelor's (4-5 year) degree? Learn more about California State Universities (CSU), University of California (UC), and private colleges.
🔧 Career Training & Apprenticeships
Get certified for high-demand jobs through short-term training or apprenticeship programs — like electrician, HVAC, or medical assistant.
🔍 Career Exploration & Labor Market Info
Use these tools to explore different careers, research job growth in California, and find out which fields match your interests and strengths.
- Employment Development Department
- UCLA Career Guide for Healthcare Professions
- - Career Pathways in Nursing
- - Career Pathways in Pharmacy
- California Community Colleges Career Paths
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- California Career Resource Network
- Orange County One-Stop Center
- California Career Zone
- California Career Cafe
- CA Dept. of Education – College & Career Planning
- Career Pathways in IT
- ASVAB Career Exploration
- National College Transition Network
- Neris Type Explorer (16Personalities)
- University Headquarters
🌎 Info for International Students & Special Populations
Find resources to help with foreign transcript evaluations, translation services, and educational pathways for undocumented, international, or formerly incarcerated students.
- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc.
- Language Clarity Translation Services (Translate Credentials/Transcripts)
- Immigrants Rising – Educational Resources
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation – E-Guide
- Transcripts Translation – University Language Services
- National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
- How to Order a Transcript Evaluation
- U.S. College Application Process
- Teacher Credentialing – Foreign Transcript Evaluation
- Resources for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
- Hub for Integration, Reentry, & Employment (Orange)
- College Access for Undocumented Students in CA
- Coastline Dream Resource Program
- OCC Undocuscholar Program
- GWC Support for Undocumented Students
