Life After High School

Considering enlistment? Take another look at your options! There are many ways to be of service and prepare yourself for a successful future.

Find a job:

Two sources of general career information are available online, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor:

Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

O*Net: https://www.onetonline.org/

The National Career Development Association (NCDA) provides professional development, publications, standards, and advocacy to practitioners and educators who inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals.

Go to college:

All high school graduates within the Santa Barbara City College’s district can attend free of cost for two years. www.sbccpromise.org
Allan Hancock College in North Santa Barbara County offers 1 year free tuition to high school graduates. hancockcollege.edu/promise
Most students qualify for financial aid. Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation gives scholarship based on need and merit. www.sbscholarship.org
California Student Aid Commission; www.csac.ca.gov.
Fill out a FAFSA form during your senior year. www.fafsa.gov
Talk to financial aid staff at the schools you want to attend.

Consider an Americorps program: Americorps volunteers earn a living stipend plus an educational award toward college. www.americorps.gov

Travel: Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Consider biking, lodging in youth hostels, hiking the Appalachian Trail or participating in service/learning opportunities abroad. Peace Works Travel offers students an invitation to witness a people’s journey from war to peace. www.peaceworkstravel.com

Job training: Santa Barbara County Workforce Resource Center www.workforceresource.com.

Service Opportunities: View volunteer opportunities in Santa Barbara County: https://www.countyofsb.org/volunteer.sb. Get connected for Jobs & Internships through the Non-profit Resource Network www.sbnprn.org.

Pursue your interests: You have a unique combination of skills and talents. When you become proficient at your own discipline, you benefit your family, your community and the world.