Beyond High School
Your Choices After Graduation
At DUSD, it’s our goal for all students to graduate with a 21st Century education that ensures they are college and career ready, globally competitive and citizens of strong character.
But one size doesn’t fit all. For some students, college is the logical next step of their journey while others are eager to leave the classroom and enter the working world. Explore your options with these resources.
College Information
Financial Aid
Career Information
Resume Help
Military Information
College & Career Center
Stop by to speak to a counselor! We are here to answer your questions.
Location: Room O1
Hours:
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
College & Career Staff
Mr. Adrian Perez
Ms. Jasmin Moreno-Gamboa
Ms. Raquel Perez
Ms. Liz Alfaro
College and Career Resources
Tips for Deciding on Your College
- Know your ability
- Pick three colleges by the end of 8th grade
- Know their admissions qualifications
- Know your family’s financial abilities
- Talk to your counselors in the 9th grade
- Always know your GPA
More Resources
California Colleges
CaliforniaColleges.edu provides students with an all-inclusive guide for their college & career paths & enables educators to track their progress.
Visit CaliforniaColleges.edu
Community College Review
Learn about community colleges, find colleges, get financial aid help and college life tips.
Visit communitycollegereview.com
California Community Colleges
Apply Online: CCC Online
Cerritos Complete Program
Get 2 years of college for free.
Visit cerritos.edu
Cerritos College
Visit cerritos.edu/
ESports at Warren: Competing, Learning, and College-Bound
Warren High’s ESports program is doing more than building winning teams. It’s giving students a place to learn, compete, and tap into real opportunities in gaming, tech, and college ESports. From daily practices to playoff runs and scholarships, our players are taking this fast-growing field to the next level. With the DUSD District Championship coming up on Tuesday, December 2 at the Downey Theatre, there’s no better time to see what our teams can do.
iApplied Week is Here: November 17th-21st 🎓
Need help finishing your college applications? We’ve got you covered! Join us November 17–21, 4–8 PM for hands-on support in the College & Career Center. This is your chance to get everything completed and submitted before Thanksgiving break so you can enjoy the...
Warren High’s Warbots Robotics Team Inspires the Next Generation of Engineers
What started as a new robotics team in 2023 has quickly become a powerhouse of innovation and mentorship. The Warren Warbots are designing, building, and competing on an international stage—while inspiring students across Downey Unified to dream big in STEM.
Warren High School’s JROTC Bear Battalion: A Place to Lead, Learn, and Belong
Warren’s Bear Battalion is building confident, capable leaders who serve with heart. Cadets log thousands of community service hours, compete in high-energy Raider challenges, explore robotics and drone technology, and take pride in presenting colors at school and community events. With no military obligation, students join to grow, lead, and make a real impact on campus and beyond.
Spring 2026 Dual Enrollment: Start Earning College Credit Today
Downey Unified’s Dual Enrollment Program gives high school students the chance to earn college credit before graduation. Through a partnership with Cerritos College, students can take free college courses that count toward both their high school diploma and college degree—saving time, money, and getting a head start on their future. At Warren High, we offer over 30 courses, with more than 600 students participating each semester. Spring 2026 registration is open now!
Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, October 30th
Warren High School is hosting Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00–8:00 PM in the Warren Library. This is a great opportunity for seniors and their families to get hands-on help completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). To...
Career Resources
The resources and links below can help you find a great career.
Looking for a Job?
Check out our up-to-date-list of job opportunities.
California CareerZone
Learn about yourself, the employment options available to you and the training that will prepare you for them.
Visit cacareerzone.org
California Conservation Corps
Learn skills, earn scholarships, make friends – the best year of your life!
Visit ccc.ca.gov
Long Beach Job Corps Center
No-cost education and career technical training program.
Visit longbeach.jobcorps.gov
California Apprenticeship Coordinators Association
Apprentices not only learn occupational skills in the classroom, their learning is expanded to include hands-on, paid, on-the-job training!
Visit calapprenticeship.org
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
Offering the skills you need to succeed in today’s workforce, at no cost to you or your family.
Visit losangeles.jobcorps.gov
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Find out which careers are in demand.
Visit bls.gov
Need a Work Permit?
Stop by Room O1 and speak with Ms. Raquel Perez.
You can also email raqperez@dusd.net
Tips for Creating Professional Resume
When you apply for a job, you will be asked to provide your resume. Here are some tips and resources to help you create a professional looking resume.
High School Resume Template
How to create a high school resume with examples: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/high-school-resume-template
More information: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/high-school-resume-tips
How to Make a Resume with the Microsoft Word Template
How to Make a Resume with Google Docs
Join the United States Military
Army – Navy – Air Force – Marines – Coast Guard
Are you thinking about joining the military after high school? You’re not alone, and there are many benefits to joining a branch of our military. However, it’s important to fully understand what you’re signing up for and what will be required of you for the contracted years you sign on.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident with valid “green card”
- Must be at least 17 years old (with parent permission) or 18+
- Each branch of the military has a different enlistment age limit
- High school diploma or GED
- Must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test
- Must pass a physical exam and meet weight limits
Steps to Enlist
- Contact a recruiter
- Report to a military entrance processing stations (MEPS)
- Await orders for basic training
U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- Department of Defense
- Aerial military operations
Website: www.af.mil
U.S. Army (USA)
- Department of Defense
- Major ground combat
Website: www.army.mil
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
- Department of Homeland Security
- Maritime law enforcement
Website: www.uscg.mil
U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
- Department of Defense
- Supports other branches
- Land, sea-based, and air-ground operations
Website: www.marines.mil
U.S. Navy
- Department of Defense
- Protects waterways outside of Coast Guard jurisdiction
Website: www.navy.mil
Ace the ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
To join a branch of our military, you’ll need to take the ASVAB test. This timed test scores four areas: Arithmetic Reasoning, World Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. Your scores in these four areas will determine your eligibility to enlist in the military. Prep for the exam with practice ASVAB tests or learn more with these helpful resources.