Career Planning
Informational Guide for High School and Beyond!
What is This?
- Information & resources from Career & College Planning Meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
- Information for navigating through high school and preparing for career(s) after!
Interests & Careers
- WHS uses program called Virtual Job Shadow to explore interests & careers
- Discover which career clusters (17 groups of careers) may be worth exploring
- Students log into program using Coyonet (WHS students have access using single sign-on)
- Career interest assessments, over 400 videos about specific careers, keep track of interests in profile/account
Compass by Golden Path Solutions
- Compass new career planning tool to help plan for life after high school
- Identify careers that fit interests & experiences + find ND companies that fit skills & interests = find companies to connect with & possibly get help with tuition costs or internship
- Compass is a company based out of Fargo, ND
Certificate Options
- Earn a certificate in a CTE field
- Examples @ WSC: Automation & Control, Heavy Equip/Vehicle Technician, LPN, Lease Operator, Massage Therapy, Welding
- Options for colleges/training facilities in North Dakota: click here
Interested in Serving in the U.S. Military?
- Need to take ASVAB (See Mrs. Jeannotte for details) - score of 31 or greater
- Seek out recruiter from military branch (Jeannotte can help you with this)
- Schedule an appointment with Jeannotte: https://coyotes.setmore.com/sapnhn
Have you enlisted in the military? See Mrs. Jeannotte to pick up your t-shirt!
Job Search
- Virtual Job Shadow program (CoyoNet for students) - JOBS tab (uses job postings from Indeed)
- Job Shadow for grades 11-12 on hold due to COVID-19
- Create Resume - Virtual Job Shadow program has a GREAT resume writing tool!
WorkKeys Assessment
- Assessment to measure workplace skills that predict job performance
- Assessment to qualify for ND CTE Scholarship ($6,000 scholarship for state of ND)
- WorkKeys Test Wednesday, February 24th at 8:30 in Band Room @ WHS
Accepted a job after high school? Get a shirt!! See Mrs. Jeannotte for details!
If you want to discuss career or job options, please stop in to Mrs. Jeannotte's office (old school store)
