As Twinguy7 mentioned above, if you are from CA, there are many options. My daughter graduated last year but she did not get in anywhere. She took CBEST test and applied for jobs in schools for substitute teacher and assistant for SLP. She got into both jobs, pay wasn't that great but she got experienced and got accepted in spring'15. She also had worked in nursing home for the past 4 years.
One piece of advise- You must have some kind of experience with kids.
As mentioned, she had nursing home experience with elderly peoples but the only reason she didn't get in fall'14 because she didn't have enough experience with kids.
SLPA is good but its expensive in CA.
Try to shadow SLP, work in hospital, schools or nursing homes.
Good luck to all!