Career Planning & Life Skills
Riverheads Career Coach
Melissa Malabad
Mrs. Malabad is at Riverheads part-time and assists student with career and college planning. She works with all grade levels to empower students to make informed decisions about their futures. Parents are always welcome to contact her, too!
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 available for graduated seniors. Click the button below and enter your desired work location!
Exciting News!! G3 Funding
On July 1, 2021, BRCC is launching G3, 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: https://www.brcc.edu/g3/
Career of the Week
Thursday, September 30 is National Mud Pack Day. Mud packs were once the rage for facial treatments, and while still popular, the mud has often been replaced with a variety of other ingredients to help keep the skin young and soft. Did you know that mud packs are also a quick treatment for a bee sting? There are many careers related to the spa and wellness industry including spa manager, skincare specialist, make-up artist, and massage therapist. If you are interested in learning more, see Mrs. Malabad and be sure to check out this week’s Career Video.
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:
My Next Move: https://www.mynextmove.org/
See Mrs. Malabad for other tools and for a more detailed discussion!
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)
There definitely is a path that is right for YOU!
Check back for more specific information Fall 2022.
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.
Associate Degrees and Certificates: https://www.brcc.edu/academics/programs/
Workforce Training: https://www.brcc.edu/continuinged/
See Mrs. Malabad for more information - she can answer all of your questions and walk you through every step of the application process!
Developing Life Skills
Learning new skills or strengthening those skills we already have has been critical during these times of change. As students and families attempt to manage school work in at least a partially virtual setting, life skills are needed at a new level. The following videos have been created by our Career Coach to support students and families as they draw upon those skills and work to strengthen them.
The bonus: Not only will development of these life skills support students during these academic opportunities, but they are vital components of future job seekers!