Career development is a journey. Along the way you will make many discoveries about yourself... your interests, likes, dislikes, personal values and more. Our mission is to initiate the process for you and provide relevant information and resources to assist you with your career development needs.
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Discover Your Passions!
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Username: WCPSS student email address Ex. [email protected] Scroll down and click "Continue with Google" Take the personality assessment and explore your suggested career pathways! Additional Sites to Assess, Explore & Search for Careers: Roadtripnation.com Big Future JA My Way Junior Achievement CFNC Take the Interest Profiler- You need to create a free account to keep track of your personalized results. My Next Move ASVAB- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery This is the military entrance exam (no commitment if you take this exam). It can also be used to help identify occupations/careers that match your interests & skills. **FALL 2023 Test Date: November 3, 2023** Click HERE to sign up. Skills Assessment (Career One Stop) Explore Options!
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Career Outlook
Cover Letters Resumes for High School Students Resume Resources & Templates Practice Interviewing The job you have now or your future career will fall into one of these categories. Click the link to review. 16 NC Career Clusters & Career Pathways Links to all 16 UNC system schools can be found here Get Involved in Career Development Activities & Build a Winning Student RESUME!!
The activities & events below are open to all students with a few exceptions. Contact the CDC, Ms. Claiborne, with questions. NEW Programs Fall 2023 Hispanic Career Fair Date: Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023 8:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m. In honor of HIspanic Heritage Month, the SHS Business Alliance is hosting this event for invited students and classes. Parents of invited students may also attend. See Ms. Claiborne in the career center for more details. Youth Caucus Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Chavis Park, Raleigh Email [email protected] if you'd like to participate. Only 5 students may attend! Great Xplorations 2022 November 30, 2023 NCSU McKimmon Center For 9th & 10th graders Sessions include, team building, leadership, wellness/coping skills, networking 101, Guess My Gig and more! Interested? Register HERE! Xtreme Beginnings 2024 April 25, 2024 McKimmon Center, NC State University Target group: 11th & 12th graders. Click HERE to register! ACE Mentoring Program 2022-23 For students who want to learn more about Architecture, Construction and Engineering Student orientation is 9/8 at Athens Drive HS Sessions begin 9/15 Visit acerdu.org for details and to register!! Graduating seniors interested in starting a career in health sciences should check out Duke University's Ophthalmology Technician Program. NC State College of Natural Resources Are you interested in the field of Natural Resources but need more information on the various majors? NC State is hosting a Virtual Information Series so you can find out more about the 9 majors in the program! Register here and select the specific sessions you would like to attend. You are welcome to attend as many of the sessions as you’d like! More information will be sent to you upon registration. Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day Design Blitz Date: TBD Location: Contemporary Art & Design Center American Legion Student Trooper Program Juniors and seniors (male & female students) may apply to the Student Trooper Program. Date: TBD Where: NC Highway Patrol Training Center in Raleigh Each applicant must be sponsored by an American Legion Post. Call 919-832-7506 if you need help in finding a sponsoring post. Students will participate in a wide variety of instructional sessions. The purpose is to "create an association between our young people and the folks responsible for enforcing the laws of our State." Application and additional details in the career center. UNCG Bienvenidos Todos This is an In Person event for Hispanic / Latinx High and Middle School students and families. Application link UNCG Bienvenidos Todos Learn more about opportunities at UNC Greensboro |