Career Education Programs

Teen Resource Center - Kern County

The Teen Resource Center features a directory of community resources created by teens for teens. Resources are grouped into eight categories. Please browse the resources below and be sure to submit a new resource.

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Education

California Conservation Corps
Highway 22, Building 1530 Madera St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-549-3561

Fees: none listed.
Days: Mon-Fri 8-5.
Description: The CCC is usually a one-year program, but corps members may participate in special programs to extend this period. In the CCC, corps members earn pay and benefits and have an opportunity to achieve scholarships for use at college or vocational schools. More than 80,000 Californians have been a part of the CCC so far. The corps has both residential and non-residential sites in San luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

Junior Achievement of Bakersfield

1820 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 328-9373

Fees: Unknown
Days: School hours and after school hours.
Description: Jr. Achievement introduces local schoolchildren to economic concepts through assistance of business leaders and volunteers. It teaches kids how to be successful in life. Using Jr. achievement hands on activities, community members connect with kids, bringing real-world experience to our schools.

Mesa Marin Raceway Partners in Education
P.O. Box 6217
Bakersfield, CA 93386
805-366-5711

Fees:
Days: Call for times
Description: Teaches kids business and products so that they will stay out of gangs.

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
2001 28th St
Bakersfield CA 93301
Telephone: 661-861-2800

Fees: No Fees
Days: None listed
Description: Provides job training and placement assistance to youth, adults and older workers at no cost. Successful clients then become self-sufficient.

R.O.S.E. Mentoring Program
P.O. Box 11049
Bakersfield, CA 93389

Fees: Free
Days: See website for times
Description: This program mentors young women