Community Service & Internships
| sbusd_community_service_form(updated_12_1_22)google_docs.pdf |
In addition to the academic requirements for graduation, students are all required to complete 60 hours of community service, targeted toward potential career pathways when possible, or 60 hours of an unpaid non-credit earning internship; or a combination of the two.
Community Service Hours for Graduation
In Santa Barbara Unified, our local graduation requirements include the completion of 60 hours community service hours (BP 6146.1). During the COVID19 pandemic, these requirements have been altered in recognition that many students were unable to participate in community service activities while schools and business were not open for in-person interactions. Please see the requirements for community service during COVID19 below:
12th Grade (Class of 2023) = 45 hours
11th Grade (Class of 2024) = 45 hours
10th Grade (Class of 2025) = 60 hours
9th Grade (Class of 2026) = 60 hours
Community Service Award
Given the community service hours graduation requirement has been prorated for the class of 2022, 2023, and 2024, the eligibility standard for the Community Service Award will also be prorated. The new eligibility standards are:
12th Grade (Class of 2023) = 150 hours
11th Grade (Class of 2024) = 150 hours
10th Grade (Class of 2025) = 200 hours
9th Grade (Class of 2026) = 200 hours
The requirements for both Community Service Hours and the Community Service Award may be subject to further change, based on pandemic conditions. Questions can be directed to Gabriela Balfour-Ritchie, College & Career Center Technician at (805) 968-2541 x4588 or gbalfourritchie@sbunified.org
Community Service Hours for Graduation
In Santa Barbara Unified, our local graduation requirements include the completion of 60 hours community service hours (BP 6146.1). During the COVID19 pandemic, these requirements have been altered in recognition that many students were unable to participate in community service activities while schools and business were not open for in-person interactions. Please see the requirements for community service during COVID19 below:
12th Grade (Class of 2023) = 45 hours
11th Grade (Class of 2024) = 45 hours
10th Grade (Class of 2025) = 60 hours
9th Grade (Class of 2026) = 60 hours
Community Service Award
Given the community service hours graduation requirement has been prorated for the class of 2022, 2023, and 2024, the eligibility standard for the Community Service Award will also be prorated. The new eligibility standards are:
12th Grade (Class of 2023) = 150 hours
11th Grade (Class of 2024) = 150 hours
10th Grade (Class of 2025) = 200 hours
9th Grade (Class of 2026) = 200 hours
The requirements for both Community Service Hours and the Community Service Award may be subject to further change, based on pandemic conditions. Questions can be directed to Gabriela Balfour-Ritchie, College & Career Center Technician at (805) 968-2541 x4588 or gbalfourritchie@sbunified.org
Community Service List
| ca_work_permit_application_b1-1_form.pdf |
Unpaid Internships:
Internship Definition and Requirements:
1) Internship must be un-paid
2) Internship must be at a safe and appropriate environment determined by College & Career Center and Administration
3) To receive credit for an internship, total hours must equal or exceed 60 hours at the same location
Please see attached files for Approval Forms
1) Internship must be un-paid
2) Internship must be at a safe and appropriate environment determined by College & Career Center and Administration
3) To receive credit for an internship, total hours must equal or exceed 60 hours at the same location
Please see attached files for Approval Forms
| internship_guidelines_2022-2023.pdf |
| sb_unified_-_pre_approval_internship_form.pdf |
| sb_unified_-_post-internship_form.pdf |
Work Permit/Employment Information
- During School Year 2022-2023: Work Permits Issued at School Sites August 16, 2022 - Jun 8, 2023.
- Work permits that were issued this school year or that are issued over the summer will expire on Monday, August 29, 2022.
- Child Labor Law Pamphlet
- Work Permit Application
- Current Job Opportunities
Steps to Employment
Job Search Prep Kit
- Make a Master Job Application
- Make sure your voicemail and email address are work appropriate
- Keep a list of businesses that you have contacted and how you have contacted them (examples: talked to manager, turned in application, went in to check on status of an interview, interviewed, etc.)
- At an entry level position very few employers will ask for a resume however when it is necessary you have will have to build one or update the one you currently have
- Network – who do you know?
- Pounding the Pavement – walk/drive around town to see if anyone is hiring
- Search online
- What to wear
- What to say
- What to bring
Career Resources
- DP Career Center - find information about work permits and community service opportunities
- Digital College & Career Resources - lots of great websites with important college and career-related information
- CaliforniaColleges.edu -log in with your District email and start exploring colleges, majors and/or career paths that might be right for you.
- Career One Stop – sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
- California CareerZone – Users are encouraged to work through the Interest Profiler, Work Importance Profiler, and Assess Yourself assessment based on the Holland Codes for self-exploration. Comprehensive information on 900 occupations includes state specific wages, worker attributes, job characteristics, and much more. There are 300 career videos that give users a snap shot of the featured occupation.
- Big Future – find college majors based on your interests, get some career ideas or watch videos to see how others decided on careers.
- My Next Move - sponsored by the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay and the future for hundreds of occupations.
- Labor Market Information for Job Seekers and Students
Resumé Supports
Your goal should be to create a concise and easy-to-read document that best presents you and your accomplishments. Here’s how to do just that:
- Start with a list. Begin with ninth grade and write down all activities, honors, memberships, and academic enrichment programs by semester. Don’t forget summers, too, including the summer before ninth grade!
- Organize your list into categories. Categories should include honors and awards, extracurriculars, community service, summer classes and programs, special skills (e.g., languages spoken), certifications, and work experience. (Note: this is last for a reason! Colleges do not expect you to have a TON of work experience, and if you’re busy with other pursuits, you do not have to have paid work experience.)
- Arrange information into subcategories and organize by date. Pertinent details to include are grade level(s) and time commitment (e.g., how many hours per week and how many weeks per year). You should follow each entry with a few sentences describing the activity or accomplishment. Be specific about positions, titles, organizations, and locations. Additionally, you should write out any acronyms so the reader knows exactly what you are talking about. If it’s a common activity, try to focus less on what the activity is (for example, they know what Model UN is) and highlight what role you played in MUN. Quantify your participation where you can—for example if you raised money or increased member participation, include the number or amount.
- Keep formatting consistent and clear. The document should be organized in a simple and attractive manner. Use an 11-12-point, easy-to-read font such as Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, or Cambria. At the top of the page, include your name, home address, phone number, and email address. You may also include your school name, graduation year, and GPA (if it is above a 3.5). Try to keep your resume to one page; make sure it does not exceed two pages.
- Begin each bulleted description with an action verb such as created, launched, managed, guided, or assisted. From Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, here are 843 action words you can choose from.
- If an activity is ongoing, use the present tense.
- Present your activities and accomplishments in descending order—from most central to you as an applicant to least. For example, if you are a dedicated musician applying for a degree in music, do not list your monthly, organized beach clean-ups first. Similarly, if you are applying to major in Environmental Science, do not list your year of junior varsity soccer at the top of your resume.
