The leadership training and real-world experience students develop at SOLES will prepare them to step confidently into the career of their choice. Career resources, services and assistance are available through the university's Career Development Center.
Career resources
Students and alumni have a full array of career opportunities, professional development and preparation through internships, networking and other career development services.
Why employers love to hire SOLES graduates
When the Cajon Valley Union School District offered an early retirement incentive we had about 60 vacancies for skilled teachers. Our first call was to the SOLES. The SOLES teacher education program is exceptional. SOLES candidates come prepared both for the present and the future and graduates from this program are highly sought after.
Professional organizations
As part of students' career development planning, students have access to professional associations and activities.
- American Counselors Association (ACA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- American School Counselors Association (ASCA)
- California Registry of Professional Counselors and Paraprofessionals
- Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society
- National Career Development Association (NCDA)
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Institute for Educational Leadership: Education Policy Fellowship Program
- International Leadership Association
- American Educational Research Association: Professional Opportunities & Funding Opportunities
- American Association for Higher Education (AAHEA)
- American Association for University Women
- American College Personnel Association
- American Educational Research Association: Professional Opportunities & Funding Opportunities
- Association for the Study of Higher Education
- NAFSA: Association for International Educators
- NASPA: Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education
- Association for Talent Development
- National Human Resources Association: Organization Overview & Career Board
- Society for Human Resource Management: Resources & Career Board
- Human Capital Institute
- Public Sector HR Association
- ARNOVA: Resources & Career Board
- Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership: Scholars Program
- Idealist.org (Career Board)
- The Non-Profit Times: Resources & Career Board
- NPWorks (Career Board)
Teacher hiring and obtaining employment
Hiring in California is handled by individual school districts and information is on the San Diego County of Education. The online employment site used by most California school districts is EdJoin.
USD'S Career Development Center
Serving the entire USD community
Emphasizing a personal approach to career planning, the Career Development Center offers a broad range of resources and services. The professional staff provides individual assistance with career decision-making strategies, job search techniques and life transitions.