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CAREER EXPLORATION HOME STUDY SKILLS PARENT RESOURCES JUNIOR HIGH In 8th grade, Mrs. Buchert and Mr. Koehne work together to help students begin their career exploration. Students will navigate several interest inventories through www.kuder.com, and will continue to access their account through high school. Filling out job applications, resume building, and interviewing will also be a part of the career experience. Mrs. Buchert will be working with students in their computer class throughout the school year. Another piece of the career exploration will be to visit the vocational school, Live Oaks, one of the four Great Oaks Career Development Campuses. This year (2008-09) the field trip is scheduled for Friday, February 6 in the afternoon. Students will receive tours of the campus, and an opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in each of the programs offered. How can I earn college credit while still in high school? The Oaks Campuses have articulation agreements with many area colleges. The Tech Prep program is set up for more advanced students who can earn college credit for work done in high school. Tech Prep Articulation Agreement for Computer Assisted Drafting:
Go to www.greatoaks.com to find out more!
LINKS http://www.mariemontschools.org/guidance/counsel.htm - Mariemont High School Guidance Department Web Page, This is packed full of great information. Check it out! http://www.bridges.com/ The Bridges Initiatives Inc.- career exploration for k-12 children www.bls.gov/oco/ Occupational Outlook Handbook-Information on specific occupations including: job duties, working conditions, training, needed education, earnings, and expected job prospects. http://www.angelfire.com/nj/hsstudentresourcepgs/index.html Links to a career search, academic subject area resources, and much more http://www.workzone.net/ Work Zone, articles about career and job finding
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