DiscoverU’s Career Prep programs allow high school students and emerging adults to explore different career pathways and develop their skills to meet their future goals.

These interactive programs include career exploration, workplace etiquette, networking and mentorship, soft skills, and more. Events are updated quarterly.

January

Animal Careers
Friday, January 9, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
Carmel Valley Library | Elementary School (Grades 3 - 6)

Love animals? Explore careers that work closely with animals, such as vet, zookeeper, marine biologist, and dog groomer, and learn what kind of knowledge, experience, and training you will need to break into the field.

Build It, Fix It: Careers for Builders and Creators
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Register Here
Carmel Mountain Ranch Library | Middle School (Grades 7 - 8) & High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Interested in tools and mini machines? Check out the perfect careers for budding builders, fixers, and creators. Learners will explore future job possibilities in ways that nurture curiosity and build confidence.

Game Makers & Designers
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
San Ysidro Library | Elementary School (Grades 3 - 6)

Love to play games? Dive into the many careers that design video games and try your hand at designing your own! This workshop blends creativity, real-world connections, discovery, and joyful career exposure to allow learners to explore future possibilities in a playful and engaging way.

Trade Talk: The Power of Skilled Trades
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here
Logan Heights Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12) & Ages 18+

Discover the power of skilled trades and apprenticeships. No degree? No problem -- your career could start here. This interactive workshop explores options and matches interests and aspirations, highlighting self-discovery, opportunity awareness, and planning next steps with confidence.

Hire Me!: Job Search Prep
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register Here
Skyline Hills Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12) & Ages 18 - 25

Prepare for your career! In this hands-on program, learn to build a winning resume, practice interview skills, and explore job-readiness strategies.
 

February

Work While You Learn: Exploring Apprenticeships
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here
Logan Heights Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12) & Ages 18+

Find out how apprenticeships and co-ops let you earn money while gaining skills and credentials. This interactive workshop explores options and matches interests and aspirations, highlighting self-discovery, opportunity awareness, and planning next steps with confidence.

Paycheck to Purpose: Careers to Meet Your Goals
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register Here
Skyline Hills Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12) & Ages 18 - 25

Money matters, but meaning does too. Explore careers that align with your values and mission. This interactive workshop explores options and matches interests and aspirations, highlighting self-discovery, opportunity awareness, and planning next steps with confidence.

Robot Ready: Careers for Techies
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Register Here
Mission Valley Library | Elementary School (Grades 3 - 6) & Middle School (Grades 7 - 8)

Code and play with bots! Discover how engineers, coders, and inventors build our future. This workshop blends creativity, real-world connections, discovery, and joyful career exposure to allow learners to explore future possibilities in a playful and engaging way.

March

Launchpad: Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Register Here
Central Library - Teen Center | High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Curious about starting your own business but not sure where to start? Through knowledgeable instructors, teamwork, exercises, and discussions with founders of startups, participants will learn how to come up with viable business ideas, understand marketing and identifying the target customer, and develop an entrepreneurial strategy. At the end of the program, participants will make a team sales pitch to expert judges from San Diego's own startup community.

Degree or No Degree: Discovering Your Options
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here
Logan Heights Library | High School (Grades 9 - 12) & Ages 18+

Explore the value of different post-high school paths -- from 4-year universities to trade schools -- and discover which route fits your goals. This interactive workshop explores options and matches interests and aspirations, highlighting self-discovery, opportunity awareness, and planning next steps with confidence.