Contact Information
14Kelley Birch
Assistant Director, College and Career Readiness
(707) 399-4806
Lindsay Caceres
Secretary/Program Analyst
(707) 399-4809
Kim Lane
K12 SWP Project Coordinator
(707) 399-4801
Amber Bell
College and Career Development Specialist
(707) 399-4828
Rodney Fisher
College and Career Development Specialist
(707) 399-4808
Robert Scott
College and Career Development Specialist
(707) 399-4814
Abraham Anaya
College and Career Development Specialist
(707) 399-4831
Terrell Parr
Construction Trades Teacher
(707) 399-4837
Career & College Readiness
The College and Career Readiness program provides coordination and professional development for career pathways offered in Solano County school districts. The program also offers Essential Skills Workshops to students enrolled in career pathways in the county high schools and Vocational Specialists promote connections with industry partners through Work Based Learning activities and experiences. The College and Career Department facilitates a partnership between the Solano County Office of Education, Solano County school districts, and Chambers of Commerce, to offer a Work Ready Certification program for students.
SCOE has created 30 short videos highlighting some of the Career Technical Education (CTE) and College Readiness programs across Solano County.
Work Ready Certificate program
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The Work-Ready Certificate Program for students is a three week workshop providing over twenty hours of work related instruction and support. The program helps students locate job opportunities, learn interview skills and develop a resume. Workshop topics include: time management, resume writing, job search & application cover letters, work ethic, customer service, teamwork, appropriate dress, interview techniques, and mock interviews. The Work-Ready Certificate program is coordinated by the Solano County Office of Education in partnership with local Chambers of Commerce and is presented in school districts throughout Solano County. |
EMPLOYErs - How You can get involved
EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS LEADERS
Effective partnerships between education and employers can make areal difference to young people. Career Technical Education needs you!
Forms of involvement might include:
- Raising the general awareness of the "world of work" and preparing young people for the demands they will meet in the 21st century workplace
- Raise the career consciousness of students in particular sectors of the workforce
- Provide workplace experience either through job shadow opportunities or internships
- Becoming a guest speaker
- Providing a "hands-on" lesson in the classroom.
If you are interested in business partnerships or wish to volunteer, we welcome you! Please call our office at 707-399-4800.
For more information and other volunteer opportunities, please download the files below.
