Job, Volunteer and Field Trip Opportunities
College Opportunities
2025-2026 FAFSA
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open! Be prepared to sign up for Financial Aid with Coach Lo in the Career Center!
Dual Enrollment
Interested in Dual Enrollment at CSM? CSM Dual Enrollment specialist, David Corona-Amezcua, will be hosting a dual enrollment zoom office hours today from 4:30pm-5:30pm. This zoom meeting is another opportunity for students and/or parents/guardians to ask any questions about Dual Enrollment
- Meeting ID: 848 0014 6572
- Passcode: 057737
December 13 SF State Representative Visit
Applied to SF State during the CSU process? A college rep from San Francisco State University on December 13th at 9am to describe what life is like as a student at SF State. Please see Coach Lo in the student center for an in house field trip form.
Career Opportunities
Trades Introduction Program (TIPS) Orientation is Saturday, December 7
Interested in working in the Trades? The Trades Introduction Program Orientation is Saturday, December 7 at 9 a.m.
Are you interested in a career in construction but unsure which craft to pursue or where to begin? The San Mateo County Trades Introduction
The program lasts approximately 20 weeks, with classes twice a week from 6-9pm. We are currently recruiting for our February 2024 cohort, and have an orientation coming up Saturday, December 7 at 9am. Orientation attendance is mandatory for anyone wishing to apply for TIP.
KP Launch Paid Internship
Are you interested in a Health Career? Apply for KP Launch High School PAID Internship! Kaiser Permanente offers unique and dynamic health care internship programs that provide practical job skills and experiences. The goal is to bring students into the KP LAUNCH program for exposure to various business and healthcare careers. Must be 16 years old to apply
Deadline to apply is January 2.
Career Opportunities
Foot Locker: Tanforan - Hillsdale -
DSW Shoes: Hillsdale
Firewings: San Mateo
Cinemark: San Mateo - Tanforan - Daly City - Redwood City
CSM Dual Enrollment specialist, David Corona-Amezcua, will be hosting Dual Enrollment zoom office hours on Tuesday, December 3 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
This zoom meeting is another opportunity for students and/or parents/guardians to ask any questions about Dual Enrollment.
Any parents/guardians who would like to meet with David at a different time, please email coronaamezcuad@smccd.edu to set up an appointment.
- Meeting ID: 848 0014 6572
- Passcode: 057737
College Opportunities
Washington State Instant Decision Day
- December 4, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Capuchino High School
- Seniors may apply on site and receive an admission decision on the spot! This event is for seniors with an unweighted 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Students must register by November 27 at noon to be eligible for an instant decision.
2025-2026 FAFSA opens December 2
Be prepared to sign up for Financial Aid with Coach Lo in the Career Center!
Career Opportunities
KP Launch High School Paid Internship - Applications Now Open
Are you interested in a Health Career? Kaiser Permanente offers unique and dynamic health care internship programs that provide practical job skills and experiences. The goal is to bring students into the KP LAUNCH program for exposure to various business and healthcare careers.
Must be 16 years old to apply
Application period is Nove,ber 18 - January 2.
Trades Introduction Program Orientation: Saturday, December 7
Interested in working in the Trades? The Trades Introduction Program Orientation is Saturday, December 7at 9 a.m.! Are you interested in a career in construction but unsure which craft to pursue or where to begin? The San Mateo County Trades Introduction
Orientation attendance is mandatory for anyone wishing to apply for TIP.
Job Opportunities
- Zumies: Choose Location: Hillsdale, Serramonte, Stonestown
- Target: Bridgepointe - Tanfora
n - Colma - Somi Somi: San Mateo
- Cold Stone: San Mateo - Daly City - Tanforan
- Hollister: Hillsdale
Scholarship Opportunities
Dell Scholars Program
Application deadline: December 1
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Application deadline: December 30
Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young Samaritan Award
Application deadline: January 24
Miss Teen Chinatown, SF Lions Club
Application deadline: February 22
View the full scholarship list.
College Opportunities
"Creating your College List" Workshop
- Wednesday November 6, during Flex Time
- Location: Career Center
Missed your opportunity to create your college list? Join the counselors and the college advisor for help on creating your college list to find out which school would be the best fit for YOU.
Washington State Instant Decision Day!
- Wednesday, December 4, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Capuchino High School (San Bruno)
Join Washington State University for Instant Decision Day at SMUHSD! Seniors may apply on site and receive an admission decision on the spot! This event is for seniors with an unweighted 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Students must register prior to the event to be eligible for an instant decision. Registration closes on November 27 at noon.
Job Opportunities (as of 11-5-24)
- Dave and Busters: Serramonte
- Hollister: Hillsdale
- Ulta: Colma
- Vans: Hillsdale
- Shoe Palace: Serramonte
Volunteer Opportunity
Sutter Health: Mills-Peninsula
Excellent opportunity for students who are looking for their start into the medical field!
Scholarships (as of 11/5/24)
- DeWalt Trades Scholarship (Deadline Jan 17th, 2025) - https://bit.ly/3At6faU
- Al Teglia Scholarship (Deadline Jan 29th, 2025) - https://bit.ly/3YAHu4B
- Science Ambassador Scholarship (Deadline Dec 16th) - https://bit.ly/3YSaDtB
- AIAA Lockheed Martin Marilyn Scholarship (Deadline Dec 31st) - Link
View the full scholarship list.
College Opportunities
Creating your College List workshop
- Wednesday, November 6, during FLex Time in the Career Center
- Missed your opportunity to create your college list? Join the counselors and the college advisor for help on creating your college list to find out which school would be the best fit for YOU.
Job Opportunities (as of 10/22/24)
- Pet Food Express: Millbrae - Burlingame
- Urban Ritual: San Mateo
- Pinstripes: Hillsdale
- American Eagle: Hillsdale
- Mollie Stone’s: Burlingame
Career Opportunities
Jobs for Youth Workshop
- Wednesday, October 23, during 4th period in the Career Center
- Jobs for Youth will be providing a workshop tomorrow on networking. Sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. In this workshop, youth learn the value of networking and authentic relationships. We explore the differences between direct and indirect networking and develop an understanding of how personal and professional networks can be leveraged to help us reach our goals. By the end of the workshop, youth learn how to give a “passion pitch” and feel more confident in professional interactions.
Scholarships (as of 10/22/24)
- Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship (Deadline November 8)
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship (Deadline November 3) -
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships (Open all year)