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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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Username: WCPSS student email address Ex. tdsmith@students.wcpss.net 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. **NEW Fall Test Date** Thursday, November 17, 2022 Click here to register Skills Assessment (Career One Stop) Explore Options!
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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 You can't visit your colleges of interest right now, so try out virtual tours. 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 Spring 2023 Rule of Law Conference Date: Wed., March 15, 2023 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Campbell Law School, downtown Raleigh You must be invited to attend. See Ms. Claiborne if you want to participate. SHE Leads Conference 2023 March 9, 2023 Southeast Raleigh Magnet HS For young ladies who desire personal and professional empowerment. Registration details will be posted here. Xtreme Beginnings 2023 April 20, 2023 McKimmon Center, NC State University Target group: 11th & 12th graders. Contact Ms. Claiborne in the career center for details and to register! Armed Forces Day! Wed., November 9, 2022 Location: Gym Lobby Come out and meet representatives from Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy and college ROTC programs from 10:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Details on entry requirements, incentives, scholarships, signing bonuses, career options, part-time opportunities and more! Youth Caucus Wednesday, November 16, 2022 NCSU McKimmon Center Email tclaiborne@wcpss.net if you'd like to participate. Freshman Leadership Conference Friday, November 18, 2022 Four 9th graders will participate in a symposium hosted by John Casablancas focusing on leadership, confidence, professionalism and career planning. 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!! Great Xplorations 2022 October 21, 2022- 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! 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. NC International Auto Expo Date: TBD 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 |
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