EMPLOYMENT
Career
This means a first job, not the only job a young person will ever have. There are lots of reasons this is a good choice. Some jobs do not require a college degree...just a high school diploma to get started. Some students are not sure what they want to do right after high school and choose to work to develop their employability and technical skills through gaining real-world experience. This helps them to decide what kind of work they like and what kind they do NOT like. This is incredibly valuable! All careers will require additional learning over time, which can take the form of on-the-job training, having an employer pay for additional education, or attending college or other in-house training part-time.
Work in Dublin: Job & Internship Fair
This annual event is a collaboration between Dublin City Schools and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to provide the environment to connect businesses and job-seekers for seasonal, part-time, full-time, internship, and career opportunities.
Annually in April at Scioto High School
Career Credentials
There are many employers, especially in STEM fields, that value certain credentials and experiences over a 4-year college degree. Often, there is online curriculum available to prepare to test for credentials.
Several Career Academies at Emerald Campus and programs at Tolles Career & Technical Center include opportunities to earn these valuable credentials as part of their programs.
To learn more about Industry Recognized Credentials, visit the Ohio Department of Education website here: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Industry-Recognized-Credentials/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-by-Career-Field
Earn & Learn
Many companies offer higher education benefits. There are too many to list and they change often, so do your research. Below are a few examples to explore.
Employment Agencies
Offer short, medium, and long-term options, often with incentives for advancement and/or tuition reimbursement incentives.
Dawson Employment Agency & Career Kickstart Tuition Reimbursement Program
Pre-Apprenticeship to Career Options
Focus on Your Future...Right Now! 12th grade students on track to graduate may be eligible to join a new program to earn credits towards graduation with a flexible school schedule while getting paid to work up to 40 hours with a mentor employer off-site. Participants will gain valuable employability skills with opportunities for advancement. See your school counselor for details!
CAREER OUTLOOK Resources
In-Demand_Jobs_In_OHIO.pdf