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Preparing for college is preparing for a career. Here at San Juan we are choosing to prepare all students for college by helping them discover a career that interests them. San Juan High School will develop 5 career paths that will also prepare graduates for college. By doing both, we will give kids realistic post graduation options that allow for college and career. Our program will offer the University of California A-G required courses, honors and AP classes as well.

Beginning in the Fall of 2008, American River College will offer high school students and others college courses at San Juan. These courses are transferable to ARC, and many other colleges in California or around the nation. Tuition is free for high school students, so we hope many families will take advantage of this great opportunity.

Linking Education and Economic Development (LEED) of Sacramento has been a major supporter of our efforts to redesign San Juan High School. Learn more about LEED at the link below.

Please take time to explore the pages found in this section.

1. ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career
2. Career Programs Stress College
   An article from the New York Time, June 26, 2008 by Erik Eckholm. The article highlights recent research on the positive effect of Career Progams in high school.

3. LEED of Sacramento
4. Career GPS
   Produced by LEED of Sacramento and Valley Vision, this website helps people find what the job outlook looks like and who offers training in those areas.

5. By 2015, a regional job surge is forecast, but it poses a quandary
   Linking Education and Economic Development (LEED) has worked with others to develop an economic forecast that does not show a demand for many jobs that require a full 4 year college degree. Please read the full article to learn more.