Trade and Vocational Schools
The Trades, Vocational Schools, Certifications and On-the-Job Training
At Oakmont High School, we encourage our students to work towards a career in which they will find purpose and prosper. Many students do not thrive in a conventional college setting and prefer an active, more hands-on learning environment or profession. This page is dedicated to these students.
Our goal is to help remove the negative stigma of "The Trades", and help students realize their full earning potential through Trade/Vocational Schools, On-the-Job Training, Certifications and Apprenticeships. We also connect interested students with Local Unions, Trade Schools, Scholarships and Grants and local businesses offering on-the-job training.
If you know a local business that would be interested in partnering with Oakmont in this endeavor, please email Katrina Headrick at kheadrick@rjuhsd.us.
Apprenticeship Application and Training:
UA Local 342 -Concord, CA (Plumbing, Steamfitting, Welding)
UA Local 447 -Sacramento, CA (Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Air Condition and Refrigeration)
Build California is your one-stop shop for info on Careers, Training & Jobs
CAREERS > Work outside or in an office. The construction industry offers variety, opportunity, & GREAT PAY -- with or without a college degree.
TRAINING > There are 250+ accredited apprenticeship and college degree programs across the state. Find one that is right for you.
FIND A JOB > See who is hiring in your area.
Sierra College Welding Information Session
Are you interested in Welding? Do you like working with your hands? Train in commercial and industrial welding and fabrication to find a career in Welding. These events are a phenomenal opportunity to learn more about the educational offerings available at Sierra College.
- Learn everything from exploring metals and the welding industry.
- Gain the technical knowledge and hands on skills required.
Pathways to your Dream Career
Below you can see the different pathways to have a long and fulfilling career in construction! Pay close attention to the career map and notice that no matter which path you pick, all 3 of them lead you to the possibility of being a Superintendent, Project Manager and even a CEO/OWNER! With a college degree or not, this industry is for everyone and the opportunities are plentiful, it is just a matter of deciding what path works BEST FOR YOU.
How do we change the prevailing misperception of skilled labor?
Make work cool again.
We’re on a mission to help close the skills gap by challenging the stigmas and stereotypes that discourage people from pursuing the millions of available jobs. We’re redefining the definition of a good education and a good job, because we don’t think a four-year degree is the best path for the most people. We want people to understand the impact of skilled labor on their lives, and we’re convinced that the solution has to start with a new appreciation for hard work.
Each year, we give away a modest pile of money through the Work Ethic Scholarship Program to help people get trained for skilled jobs that are in demand. We’ve proven that opportunities in the trades aren’t alternatives to viable careers – they are viable careers. Through this program, we encourage people to learn a useful skill, and we reward those who demonstrate that they’ll work their butts off. When it comes to hard work, there is no alternative. Since our inception, we’ve granted, or helped facilitate the granting of, more than $5 million in Work Ethic scholarships and other like-minded programs or initiatives that also work to close the skills gap.