What is the Explorers Program?

The Explorers Program provides a guided pathway for students who are undecided or undeclared and help them with their major and/or career choices. If this is you, follow these simple steps to get started. 

 

Step 1: Attend the Explorers Program Orientation?

Click on one of the links to attend In Person or Online

Step 2: Complete the MyMajors assessment

MyMajors is a 15-20 minute assessment that will recommend your best-fit majors that match your academic achievement, aptitude, unique interests, and preferences. Access the MyMajor assessment by signing into your OneLogin account and selecting the 'Skyline MyMajors' app.

Step 3: Meet with a Career Counselor

You will have a 1 hour appointment with a career counselor to get to know you, create an action plan and determine the level of support needed to accomplish your goals. To make an appointment call 650-738-4318 or you can self-book through your OneLogin.  

Step 4: Create a Career Action Plan 

The career action plan provides action steps to equipped students with discovering their skill set, interests and personality traits and how this information can be applied to common career paths.  Students will also create a LinkedIn profile and strategize how to maximize career opportunities.  Students will be recommended to attend one or more of the following workshops.   

 

1.) Self-Discovery: As a starting point to self-discovery, this workshop will guide you in the exploration of interests, skills, values, and personality.

2.) Career Exploration: In this workshop, we will explore how to align your passions with your major and career interests. Ultimately you will get a clearer pathway for yourself and your future.

3.) Career Goal Setting: Setting goals provides a sense of direction, motivation, a clear focus and clarify importance. In this workshop we will dream aloud and create a career action plan.

4.) Creating a LinkedIn Profile:

5.) What You Can Do With A Major In Series:

 

 

 

Interested in more information?

Fill out referral form or schedule an appointment

Joseph Jaballa 

Program Services Coordinator

Email: jaballaj@smccd.edu

Call: (650) 738-7108


“I've learned so much about myself thorough the career exploration process.  Thank you for being an awesome counselor, teacher and adult figure in my life.  I am so grateful to now have a career path I know aligns with my skills, values and personality".