College & Career
Career Closet
College and Career Exploration Events for Glenn County Students
College Readiness
Explore the following links to learn more about a high school scholars program, college assessment exams, and college admissions.
High School Scholars Program (Remote)
College Admissions & Resources
- California Community Colleges - Chancellor's Office
- California State University
- Cal Apply
- Christian ABSN Programs
- University of California.
- Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU)
- California Colleges Planning Platform
- Common Application
- California State University, Chico
- Butte College
- Shasta College
- Woodland Community College
College Assessment Exams
Career Readiness Articles & Resources
Learn more about Career Technical Education in Glenn County and beyond!
Career Technical Education
California CareerZone Updates
- California CareerZone will soon be retired and replaced by the California Career Studio
- California CareerZone FAQ
- Follow https://www.californiacareers.info/ for the latest updates and guidance regarding the transition to the California Career Studio
Articles & Resources for Students:
- Career Exploration (BLS Student Resource Hub)
- Career Planning for High Schoolers (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Career Planning Overview (BLS Career Outlook)
- 4 Key Takeaways on Career Readiness (Inside Higher Ed)
- Soft Skills Shape Career Success (Research Article)
Articles & Resources for Parents: (Guiding and Future Planning)
- Teens Believe They’ll Achieve Goals but Lack Skills (Parents Magazine)
- Future Workforce Concerns & Hiring Readiness (Investopedia)
Articles & Resources for Teachers: (Instruction & Classroom Connection)
- Education Level & Career Outcomes (BLS Career Outlook)
- Skills Employers Value Most (BLS Skills Section)
- Career Planning the Second Time Around (BLS Archive)
Articles & Resources For Counselors: (Advising and Postsecondary Planning)
- School & Career Counselors Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS)
- Career Myths and How to Debunk Them (BLS Archive)
- Matching Yourself With the World of Work (BLS Archive)
Articles & Resources For School Leaders & Educators: (Systems and Workforce Alignment)
Scholarships
General Scholarship Websites/Online Scholarship Searches
- Fastweb
- Scholarships.com
- NICHE
- Appily
- College Express Scholarships
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
- Youth on Course
- Career Fitter
- The Christian Connector
- National Technical Honor Society
Scholarships by Ethnicity
- Scholarship.com by Ethnicity
- Sons and Daughters of Italy in America
- Italian Catholic Federation
- Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship
- Cabrillo Civics Clubs of California
Scholarships for First-Generation College Students
Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
College-Specific Scholarships
Scholarships for Athletes
Scholarships by Student Organization, Involvement/Service to Causes
Scholarships by Industry (student's aspiring career)
- Cosmetology/Barbering
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Office Supply - Teaching, Art, or Owning Business
- Mental Health Field
- Medical/Nursing (Glenn to Greatness)
- CA Department of Health Care Access and Information Scholarships
- Butte/Glenn County Administrators' Association
- Firefighter Cadet
Scholarships by Industry (Parent's employment)
Scholarships by Relative's Involvement (Organizations, etc.)
- Elks Legacy Award
- Chico Elks Lodge #423 Stay tuned for application.
Criteria for the College/Career Indicator (CCI) on the California School Dashboard
THESE CRITERIA OUTLINE HOW STUDENTS CAN DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ON THE College/Career Indicator (CCI):
- High School Diploma
Plus one of the following 12 options
Advanced Placement (AP)
- Complete two AP courses with a grade of C− or better
OR
- Receive a score of 3 or higher on two AP exam
OR
- Receive a score of of 3 or higher on one AP exam and complete one AP course with a grade of C− or better (different courses)
Cambridge International * New 2026
- Complete two Cambridge International A level or AS level courses with a grade of C− or better
OR
- Receive a score of grade E or higher on two Cambridge International A level or AS level exams
OR
- Complete one Cambridge International A level or AS level course with a grade of C− or better and receive a score of grade E or higher on one A level or AS level exam (course and exam topics cannot match)
College Credit Courses
- Complete two semesters, three quarters, or three trimesters of College Credit Courses within high school with a grade of C− or better in academic/CTE subjects where college credits are awarded
CTE Pathway Completion
- Complete a CTE Pathway with a grade of C− or better in the capstone course
Plus One of the Following
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) score of Level 3 or higher in one subject area [English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics] and a score of Level 2 in the other area
- Complete one semester, two quarters, or two trimesters of College Credit Courses within high school with a grade of C− or better in academic/CTE subjects where college credits are awarded
- State Seal of Civic Engagement ★
- High-quality WBL: Internship, Student-Led Enterprise, or Simulated WBL ★
International Baccalaureate (IB) *New 2026
- Receive a score of 4 or higher on two International Baccalaureate (IB) exams
or
- Complete two IB courses with a grade of C− or better ★
or
- Complete one IB course with a grade of C− or better and receive a score of 4 or higher on one IB exam (different subjects) ★
Leadership/Military Science *New 2026
- Complete two years of Leadership/Military Science
Plus one of the following
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) score of level 3 or higher in one subject area [ English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics] and a score of level of 2 in the other area
- Score 31 or higher on ASVAB AFQT ★
- State Seal of Civic Engagement ★
- High-quality WBL: Internship, Student-Led Enterprise, or Simulated WBL ★
Registered Pre-Apprenticeship
- Complete a Registered Pre-Apprenticeship
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
- Score Level 3 or higher on both ELA and Mathematics
State Seal of Biliteracy
- Receive the State Seal of Biliteracy
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
- SBAC Level 3 or higher in English Language Arts (ELA)
- State Seal of Civic Engagement ★
- High-quality WBL: Internship, Student-Led Enterprise, or Simulated WBL ★
State Seal of Civic Engagement *New 2026
- Earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement — demonstrating excellence in civics education and participation, understanding of US and California Constitutions
Plus one of the following
- Complete a CTE Pathway
- Complete one semester, two quarters, or two trimesters of College Credit Courses within high school with a grade of C− or better in academic/CTE subjects where college credits are awarded
- Complete two years of Leadership/Military Science
- Meet all requirements for admission to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) school
- Complete one Advanced Placement (AP) course with a grade of C− or better or receive a score of 3 or higher on one AP exam
- State Seal of Biliteracy
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) score of Level 3 or higher in one subject area [English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics] and a score of Level 2 in the other area
- Receive a score of 4 or higher on one International Baccalaureate (IB) exam
- Complete one IB course with a grade of C− or better ★
- Complete one Cambridge International course with a grade of C− or better, or complete one Cambridge International exam with a grade of E or better ★
- High-quality WBL: Internship, Student-Led Enterprise, or Simulated WBL ★
UC/CSU Requirements
- Meet all requirements for admission to a UC or CSU
Plus one of the following
- Complete two semesters, three quarters, or three trimesters of College Credit Courses within high school with a grade of C− or better in academic/CTE subjects where college credits are awarded
- Complete two AP courses with a grade of C− or better, or receive a score of 3 or higher on two AP exams, or receive a score of 3 or higher on one AP exam and complete one AP course with a grade of C− or better (different courses)
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) score of Level 3 or higher in one subject area [English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics] and a score of Level 2 in the other area
- Receive a score of 4 or higher on one IB exam or complete an IB course with a grade of C− or better ★
- Complete one Cambridge International course with a grade of C− or better, or complete one Cambridge International exam with a grade of E or better ★
- State Seal of Civic Engagement ★
Work Based Learning *New 2026
One of:
- Internship: 50+ hrs, LEA-sponsored, meets expectations on Employer Performance Evaluation, part of LEA course
or
- Student-led Enterprise: 50+ hours
or
- Simulated WBL: 50+ hours
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
- Complete a CTE Pathway
- Complete one semester, two quarters, or two trimesters of College Credit Courses within high school with a grade of C− or better in academic/CTE subjects where college credits are awarded
- Complete two years of Leadership/Military Science
- Meet all requirements for admission to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) school
- Complete one Advanced Placement (AP) course with a grade of C− or better or receive a score of 3 or higher on one AP exam
- State Seal of Biliteracy
- Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) score of Level 3 or higher in one subject area [English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics] and a score of Level 2 in the other area
- Receive a score of 4 or higher on one International Baccalaureate (IB) exam
- Complete one IB course with a grade of C− or better ★
- Complete one Cambridge International course with a grade of C− or better, or complete one Cambridge International exam with a grade of E or better ★
- State Seal of Civic Engagement ★
Alternative Pathways
State & Federal Job Program
DASS Schools Only
- Complete one semester / two quarters or trimesters of a CTE course with C - or better
and
- Complete one of: Workforce innovation and Opportunity Act, Job Corps, YouthBuild , or California Conservation Corps
Transition Classroom / Work-Based Learning
Students with an IEP who earn an alternative pathway diploma only
- Complete 100 hours of work experience
and
- The equivalent of four semesters of a course of college and career exploration / prep
Existing CCI measure Expanded / New 2026 measure ★ = New or expanded criterion within an existing measure
California Department of Education (CDE) Dashboard and the College Career Indicator
The California Department of Education (CDE) Dashboard and the College & Career Indicator provides parents a easy-to-navigate "window" to the progress at a school site.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Websites
- Cash for College Online Workshop Registration
- California Student Aid Commission
- California Student Aid Commission You Tube Videos
- U Aspire
- CalKIDS
- All In and Ready for FAFSA/CA Dream Act
- Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)
- Cal Grant/Chafee Foster Youth Grant, California Dream Act Application
- Protection of Student Information for CADAA Applicants
- Calculator for California College
- CalFresh Statistics
- Filling the Gap: CalFresh Eligibility Among University of CA and CA Community College Students
- CalFresh
- Chico State - Center for Healthy Communities
Financial Aid "Cheat Sheet"
How Are We Implementing Mark Perna's Strategies in Glenn County Thus Far?
