Teen College and Career Day set for January 25 in Menlo Park
On Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm come to the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) if you are one of the many teens who feels curious or confused about what paths are available for you and your future career or education. You’ll be able to visit with professionals who are experts in their fields, talk to representatives from vocational schools and colleges, and attend presentations that demystify applying for financial aid.
All are welcome to attend, but if you register early you will be entered into a prize drawing. Prizes may include bookstore gift certificates, a tablet, application scholarships, other gift cards, and more! You must attend the event and be present to claim a prize. The prize drawing will take place at 1:30 pm.
This is a free event, and a light lunch will be provided (quantities are limited).
- Learn about options to explore after high school graduation
- ]Meet college, military, and vocational school representatives
- Participation from community colleges, CSUs, UCs, and private colleges
- Financial aid presentation from 12:30 – 1:00 pm.
Teens will have the chance to speak with:
Private colleges
- Menlo College
- University of San Francisco
- San Francisco Bay University
- Saint Mary’s College of California
Junior and City Colleges
- College of San Mateo
- Cañada College
- Foothill College
- Ohlone College
- City College of San Francisco
- Evergreen Valley College
- De Anza College
Vocational Schools
- Jobtrain
- Unitek College Fremont Campus
- Medtek College Hayward
State Schools
- CSU East Bay
- Sonoma State University
Armed Forces
- US Army
- US Navy
Professional Organizations
- Menlo Park Police Department Police Explorer’s
- Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
- Ableworks California Economic Justice Nonprofit
- Foundation for a College Education
- City of Menlo Park Human Resources Department
- City of Menlo Park Public Works Department
- San Mateo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center
- Peninsula College Fund
Funding support was generously provided by the following organizations:
- Menlo Park Library Foundation
- Tarlton Properties, Inc.
- Meta Platforms
- Peninsula Clean Energy
- East Palo Alto High School
- Live in Peace
Photo provided by the City of Menlo Park
