Career Planning & Life Skills

Riverheads Career Coach

Mrs. McCray is the Career Coach at RHS. She can help you with choosing a career path, perfecting your resume, reaching out to potential employers, and preparing for college. Mrs. McCray is your contact for all programs that run through BRCC (workforce training, dual enrollment/concurrent enrollment, applying for classes for an associate's degree or transfer program). She is also the GRASP advisor and can help with the FAFSA. Contact Mrs. McCray at mccray.sr@augusta.k12.va.us or through Zoom Phone at 540.200.8704 (voice or text).

Which Path Can You Take?

The beauty of education after high school is that there are so many training options from which to choose! These include:

Four-year schools
Two-year schools
Trade/Technical schools
Apprenticeships
Military
Certificate programs (short-term training)

Not Sure Where to Start?

There are many tools for students who need to explore their interests. Here are a few to get you started:

See the Career Coach for other tools and for a more detailed discussion on your results!

9th Grade Tasks

10th Grade Tasks

11th Grade Tasks

12th Grade Tasks

Registered Apprenticeships

The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship program is an employment training model that produces highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy, through a combination of on-the-job training and related technical instruction. It is a “win-win” approach to workforce development for apprentices (employees) throughout the Commonwealth. Many great opportunities are available for graduated seniors. See your career coach or counselor if you are interested in a registered apprenticeship.

Interested in BRCC?

Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, VA offers a wide variety of Associate Degrees and Certificates, along with short-term Workforce Training. Students ultimately wishing to attend a four-year school can also begin their studies at BRCC in the College Transfer program.

See the Career Coach for more information and help with every step of the application process!

G3 Funding

G3 is a state-funded tuition-assistance program. Eligible students can enroll in a wide variety of high-demand career training programs, and tuition costs may be minimal, if not free. To learn more about G3, how to qualify, and BRCC's eligible programs, click here.

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