Career Resources
Career Resources
Explore career pathways, regional programs, and labor market tools that can help students connect their interests to college programs, certificates, degrees, and future employment opportunities.
Explore Career Education Pathways
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District supports students as they explore Career Technical Education (CTE), Credit by Exam opportunities, certificates, Associate Degrees, transfer options, and career pathways connected to the regional workforce.
Use the resources below to learn more about in-demand careers, discover local programs, compare career options, and connect high school, adult school, and college pathways.
CareerEd.org is a regional career education resource for San Diego and Imperial Counties. Students can explore in-demand career areas, community college programs, noncredit options, and information about applying to college.
This is a helpful starting point for students who want to learn more about career pathways, training options, and local community college opportunities.
Grossmont College Career Coach
Grossmont College Career Coach helps students explore careers, review local labor market information, view salary and job outlook data, and connect career interests to Grossmont College programs.
Students can use Career Coach to search career fields, compare occupations, and identify programs that align with their goals.
Career Planning
Counseling Centers
The K14 Program Finder helps students and families explore career education options across community colleges, career areas, high school districts, and adult schools.
This tool is especially useful for students who want to see how high school, adult school, and college programs connect to career pathways.
How These Resources Can Help
These tools can support students, counselors, educators, and families as they explore career pathways and plan next steps. Students may use these resources to:
- Explore career areas and job options
- Learn about certificates and Associate Degree pathways
- Connect interests to Grossmont and Cuyamaca College programs
- Review local labor market and salary information
- Identify programs available through regional colleges and adult schools
- Plan next steps after completing approved Credit by Exam coursework
Credit by Exam Connection
Students who complete approved high school or adult school coursework through a current Credit by Examination Agreement may be eligible to earn college credit at Grossmont or Cuyamaca College. Career resources can help students understand how earned college credit may connect to certificates, degrees, transfer preparation, and future career goals.
To receive college credit through the Credit by Exam process, students must meet the approved competency criteria, complete the CCCApply application process, and submit the required Student Petition for College Credit by Examination.
Need Help?
For questions about Credit by Exam, approved agreements, or the college credit process, please email ctecollegecredit@gcccd.edu.