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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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Discover Your Passions!
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Major Clarity- Visit platform.majorclarity.com Login with the following:
Username: WCPSS student email address Ex. tdsmith@students.wcpss.net Password: First 4 letters of last name & student ID#/ Ex. smit9876510 OR Enter Username, scroll down and click "Continue with Google" Take the personality assessment and explore your suggested career pathways! JA My Way Junior Achievement Interest Profiler- CFNC 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. 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 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 Upcoming CAREER ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
The activities & events below are open to all students with a few exceptions. Contact the CDC with questions. R3NC College Fair - Wednesday, May 18thth at 7:30 pm. Local college admission counselors based in Raleigh will be hosting a virtual event targeting interested students and parents. Register HERE Participating Colleges: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC St. Andrews University University of Alabama University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL University of Mississippi UNC-Asheville University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Raleigh Digital Connectors Program 2022-23 Make a positive impact on your community by assisting with efforts to reduce the digital divide. Must be 14-18 years old. Only 15 students will be accepted. If you successfully complete the program, will receive $500 and a new laptop! Email Ms. Claiborne, CDC for details and the application! tclaiborne@wcpss.net Dual Enrollment Opportunities Career & College Promise (CCP) Enrollment Opens for high school students interested in taking college-level courses for FREE. Enroll now for fall 2022. Learn more Wake EMS Program for Rising SENIORS 2022-23 - Must turn 18 years of age by July 1, 2023 - Must be a WCPSS student during fall & spring - Complete English III or equivalent with a passing grade prior to the start of the course - Parental or guardian approval - Students may be selected for the program without a driver’s license; however, failure to have a full provisional driver’s license by January 2023 may impact the student’s ability to obtain a certification - Preference given to students who demonstrate interest in pursuing EMS as a career and/or have previously participated in youth programs at Wake County EMS. Check the Ms. Claiborne's 11th grade google classroom announcements for complete details or email tclaiborne@wcpss.net Deadline to apply is May 1st. STEM Day at Duke University Sat., May 4, 2022 For HS & MS Girls interested in STEM. Must register! www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-girl-scouts-stem-day-duke-university-registration-270832014847 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 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. FLAMES @ NC State The STARS Computing Corps, part of the Computer Science dept at NCSU (http://stars.ncsu.edu) wants you to apply to the FLAMES program: Future Leaders in Algorithms, Mathematics, and Engineering Sciences. FREE outreach program meets weekly Sept. 19 - Nov. 21 For 9th through 12th-grade students. Prior experience not required. Apply here go.ncsu.edu/apply2flames Deadline to apply is 9/16 Email questions flames.ncsu.outreach@gmail.com. NC International Auto Expo Rule of Law Conference Campbell Law School, downtown Raleigh SHE Leads Conference Southeast Raleigh Magnet HS Xtreme Beginnings 2022 McKimmon Center, NC State University 10th-11th graders only. 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. |
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