College Month Mission: Through engaging events, real-world insights, and access to local colleges, employers, and resources, you’ll walk away with greater confidence, clarity, and support to take your next step—wherever your path leads.​â¶Ä‹
College and Career Month is an annual initiative of the º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø Office of Education, a joint effort with the Community Colleges in º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø, Four-Year Colleges in the Bay Area, and our dedicated community-based organizations to bring awareness of the vast options students have to pursue after grade 12. We emphasize sustainable careers that will enable our students to secure jobs in high-need sectors with longevity to provide security for our current and future º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø citizens.
As the adults, it is our responsibility to educate our students of their potential career or college pathway options and provide the most up-to-date information to best inform their decisions.
Data from California Department of Education (Data Quest) for the School Year 2021-22 shows that 18,591 students from the County of Santa Clara (Public Schools) enrolled in college.
​Updated: 8/15/2025
