Career Services
Who is the CTE Career Counselor at PHS and where is her office?
Ms. Wiggin is in the guidance office
What paperwork do you complete when applying for a job?
Job Application
Define Job Shadowing
Spending time observing someone in their job/career to learn more about the job/career you may be interested in pursuing.
What is early college?
College Courses offered at Great Bay Community College Campus
What are some examples of careers in the trades industry?
Construction Worker, Electrician, Plumber, Welder, Automotive Technician, HVAC Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Radiologic/X-ray Technician, Cosmetologist
Name one Career Technical Education (CTE) program offered at PHS
Architecture/Design-Build, Automotive Technology, Business/Entrepreneurship, Computer Science/Programming, Culinary Arts, Education & Teacher Training, and Welding Technology
This is given to potential jobs and describes your experiences, education, and other strengths.
Resume
How can a student identify interest in careers?
By trying different exploratory and elective courses
What is dual enrollment?
Classes offered at PHS that count towards high school and college credit
Name two educational and career options available for students not wanting to attend a 4 year college
Two year colleges, colleges with certificate programs in various vocations, trade schools: cosmetology, mechanical, spa therapy and allied health, equipment operation (construction, manufacturing), Job Corps, apprenticeships, military including National Guard and direct workforce entry
True or false: You can get high school credit if you work an average of 10 hours per week
True
What is sent with your resume and helps introduce yourself in a memorable, personal way during a job application?
Cover Letter
Name two work values
Achievement, recognition, Prestige, helping others, autonomy, Job Security, Compensation, creativity
What can you join to get trained for a career while and earning a full college scholarship by giving for four years of service?
Military
What is one reason to consider a trade school/apprentice program over a traditional 4 year college?
To save money and stay out of debt, to meet the high demand for skilled tradespeople in all fields, the desire to work in a hands on career, to earn a decent salary, to never be unemployed
How long is the CTE certificate program?
1 block per day for 2 years
What is a conversation in which the interviewer learns about you and you learn about the job and the company?
Job Interview
Name two things that are important to consider when choosing a career
Strengths, interests, personality traits and work values
Who can you talk to about earning college credits?
Your School Counselor
Resources to investigate careers
Naviance, O'Net, your guidance counselor, your career counselor, guest speakers during TASC and in your classes, informational interviews, job shadows, internships and statewide Employment Security Offices
What is an eportfolio?
a place to showcase your career interests, work samples, and information about you as a learner
What is a letter that expresses your appreciation for the opportunity to interview?
Thank you note
What is an internship
Working with someone who does a career you are interested in to gain some experience in the career. an internship is usually unpaid
What program would you participate in to learn a trade on the job while earning money?
Apprenticeship
What is a job search platform? Can you name one?
A job search platform allows you to search online for potential job listings from employer websites and job boards all on one website. The advantages are: convenience and saving money by downloading cover letters and resumes rather than paying postage by mailing. Resources are available on the platform to help create and design your resume and cover letter without having to pay for a career coach or professional resume writer. Not only can you seek employment opportunities all over the country, but you can also search for apprentice and internship opportunities on these job search platforms such as Indeed.com