Career/Vocation
The Vocation Program provides each student with the opportunity to explore their career potential by engaging in a variety of on and off campus work preparedness programs. Our unique job training program equips students with the knowledge and practical experience to be successful in the workplace.
CSB Vocational Pathways
Students served in the CSB Vocational Program acquire:
- Different vocational experiences, volunteer and paid
- Understanding of work skills: communication, self-motivation, leadership, responsibility, teamwork, problem solving, decisiveness, time management, flexibility
- Work stamina
- Communications skills
- Interview and resume skills
- Understanding the relationship between wages and benefits from paid work
Careers Education
Students participate in regular Career Awareness. In the class, the following topics are discussed:
- Soft skills (Social and work specific conversational skills, Listening/responding/being attentive, Cooperation and showing a desire to learn, Respectful to coworkers and supervisors
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Interview technique
- Resume and personal data sheet development
- Work appropriate behavior
- Work appropriate hygiene and grooming
- Self-advocacy and job exploration
Events
- Short Course 2026-2027
Space Camp, September 2026 (Registration closes May 15, 2026) - Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Spring Music Concert
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Graduation Day 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 1:00PM-3:30PM
Venue: California School for the Blind, Theater
500 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94536 - Summer Academies 2026
- General Tours
(Google Form)
Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in attending any of our General Tour days.