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/
Warren High Earns 2025 AP School Honor Roll Distinction
Warren High School has earned a place on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll and received the Bronze distinction from the College Board, recognizing the school’s commitment to expanding access to Advanced Placement courses and supporting student achievement. These honors highlight the dedication of teachers, counselors, administrators, students, and families who work together to foster a strong college‑going culture. Warren High celebrates its students for embracing challenging coursework and looks forward to continuing to grow opportunities that inspire confidence, readiness, and excitement for college-level learning.
CSF Membership Drive – Spring 2026
We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 CSF (California Scholarship Federation) membership drive! Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are interested in graduating with academic honors are encouraged to apply. Completed applications are due by 3:00 PM on...
Local Scholarship App Deadline: February 6th
Seniors, don’t miss out on local scholarship opportunities to help with college expenses! One application gives you access to SO many scholarships = FREE MONEY! Requirements: Current Warren HS Senior Planning to attend college in Fall 2026 One-page essay How to Apply:...
LEAD: Connecting Students to Real Careers and Real Stories
LEAD is a year-long elective designed specifically for seniors, giving them the opportunity to explore careers through real-world conversations with professionals from a variety of industries. This course is perfect for students who are still figuring out what comes after high school, offering them space to ask questions, hear honest stories about success and setbacks, and begin imagining their own future paths. Through an impactful guest speaker series and meaningful discussions, students gain insight, confidence, and a broader view of what is possible beyond graduation.
Cooking Up Careers in our CTE Culinary Arts Pathway
Warren High School’s Culinary Arts Program gives students hands-on training in a professional kitchen and on our very own Warren Food Truck. Our students gain real-world experience through catering events, classroom diners, and mobile food service operations. Plus, they compete in SkillsUSA and ProStart competitions, earn college credit, and prepare for careers as chefs, bakers, or restaurant managers. Many graduates continue their education at top culinary schools and universities nationwide – yes, chef!
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.
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.