Career Resources for High School Students

The COUN 12 - Exploring Careers and College Majors (opens in new window) course is a fun way to understand more of who you are and what’s out there to choose from. Assessments, reflections, and career exploration tools will be administered and utilized. A fast way to start feeling more comfortable with your decision, in only 8 weeks! (6 weeks during winter/summer).

What Can I Do with a Major In (opens in new window) is a useful tool if you know your major or some that you’re interested in, but not necessarily WHAT you can do with it!

Candid Career (opens in new window) is a helpful resource if you want to begin career exploration. This resource will let you know which degree(s) you’ll need to complete, the average annual income, and how to start gaining experience.

SMC’s Internship Program (opens in new window) : The way to gain class credit while completing your internship experience!

HireSMC (opens in new window) : Our SMC Student portal to see potential job and internship experience in the Santa Monica and surrounding area

Special Programs (opens in new window) : SMC’s highly diverse and recommended programs that provide a variety of support and resources for students. Student Clubs (opens in new window) are fun as well

Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (opens in new window) : Provides services related to your financial aid/scholarship questions

Counseling: Assists you with planning which classes you’ll need to take to meet your academic goals. Also provides additional resources when navigating college.