Career Center

21-22 WMHS Virtual Career Center

High School Jobs

Minors can usually begin working part-time jobs at the ages of 14 or 15--with some limitations.  Click the DOLI picture to the left to learn how to get a Youth Employment Certificate.

Work-Based Learning

  If you are employed, you can earn high school credit while you work!  

Speak with your counselor or Mrs. Lilley to learn more!

Career Tips

The keys to employment:

*Soft Skills*

The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro 10-Year Career and Technical Education Strategic Plan (2018-2028) reported the skills local businesses identified as being the most important when hiring employees.  The chart below shows the top 7 skills.  You can learn more about those skills in the videos below.

Enthusiasm & Attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving