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    Looking for more opportunities?

    Looking for more opportunities?

    Check out the College and Career Center Extracurricular Activities Page:
     
    - Volunteer Opportunities
    - Internships
    - Summer Programs
    - Contests and Events
    Upcoming Events
    Oak Ridge and EDUHSD Sponsored Events

    Oak Ridge and EDUHSD Sponsored Events

    Ongoing Events

    Ongoing Events

    College Rep Visits

    Throughout the Fall semester, admissions representatives from colleges across the country will visit the Oak Ridge College and Career Center. As college reps schedule their visits, we will promote their upcoming visits through Parent/Student Square. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE (subject to change on a weekly basis)
     

    Flex Time Workshops and Events

    Throughout the year the College and Career Center will be hosting workshops in order to prepare you for life after graduation. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE
    EDUHSD College Fair

    EDUHSD College Fair

    Date: September 29, 2025
    Location: Union Mine High School
     
    Breakout Sessions: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    College Fair: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
     
    The EDUHSD Regional College Fair is sponsored by the El Dorado Union High School District. Representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools, and the military will be in attendance. Students in all grades and the community are invited to attend. This is a FREE event.
     
    CLICK HERE for more information
    Grade Level Career Unit Presentations

    Grade Level Career Unit Presentations

    The Counseling team looks forward to visiting classrooms to discuss high school opportunities, and college & career planning. All students will participate in career presentations & activities. Here are the dates you can expect to receive your in-person Grade Level Career Unit.
     
    SENIOR CAREER UNIT - Sept. 23rd-26th
    JUNIOR CAREER UNIT - Nov. 4th-7th
    SOPHOMORE CAREER UNIT - Dec. 2nd-5th
    FRESHMAN CAREER UNIT - Jan. 20th-23rd
    ASVAB Career Exploration Program

    ASVAB Career Exploration Program

    Fall: October 8, 2025
    Spring: March 12, 2026
    Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
     
    This is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery with Career Exploration Program. Even if you’re not interested in the military careers, consider this a great career exploration opportunity, and a chance to hone in on your interests and strengths and see how they might help you discover civilian careers! Student scores are not shared with the military. If a student chooses to use their score for enlistment, they may choose to do so. 
    PSAT/NMSQT

    PSAT/NMSQT

    Date: October 21 and 22, 2025
    Time: 8:00am
     
    The PSAT/NMSQT is only open to current Sophomores and Juniors
    A registration link will be sent via Parent Square to all Juniors and Sophomores.
    Financial Aid Info Night

    Financial Aid Info Night

    November 13, 2025 @ 6:00pm at Ponderosa High School
    This is an excellent opportunity for Juniors, Seniors, and parents to learn about the Financial Aid process, and especially the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). 
    Elective Fair

    Elective Fair

    Date: February 5, 2026
    Time: 12:12pm - 12:52pm
    Location: Blacktop
     
    Come out to the blacktop during lunch and learn about your elective options, talk to all our department heads about AP and Honors classes, and learn about ROP classes.
    EDUHSD Career Expo

    EDUHSD Career Expo

    Date: March 5, 2026
    Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Location: Union Mine High School
     
    This large and highly interactive event will feature all types of careers, as well as local volunteer opportunities, and local employers with job openings for seasonal employees and graduating seniors.
     
    Career EXPO is designed for students to connect with community members, find resume-building opportunities, and gather information to help them in making decisions about their future. El Dorado County students in all grades and the community are invited to attend this FREE event.
     
    CLICK HERE to learn more
    ORHS Senior Military Send Off

    ORHS Senior Military Send Off

    Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
    Time: 12:22pm - 12:52pm
    Location: ORHS Large Gym
     
    We will recognize our graduating Seniors who have commited to serving in the United States Armed Forces. This includes enlistment, reserves, ROTC, and Academy.
    ORHS Scholarship Awards Night

    ORHS Scholarship Awards Night

    Date: May 14, 2026
    Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Location: ORHS Theater
     
    At this invitation only event, we will recognize the graduating seniors who selected to receive local/community-based scholarships, and we will honor the community members and organizations who provide these opportunities for our students.