Career Coach

In a high school, the career coach is a unique resource dedicated to helping students discover and develop plans for their future. A Career Coach can help students with:

• Completing career exploration and assessments:

  • Mapping out a plan for the future and setting goals to get there.

  • Assistance with matching each student’s unique abilities and interests to a career that will complement him/her.

• Provides opportunities to students to connect to local business and industries through virtual Bedford ONE Tours.

• Organizes virtual Career Cafe's at JFHS for business and industry panel discussions.

• Postsecondary options:

  • College exploration – ranging from certificate programs, associate’s degree and beyond

  • Information about the Community College System and the programs offered

  • Military/Apprenticeships/Employment

• CVCC information:

  • Help students with all aspects of the CVCC application process which includes:

    • Determining eligibility using current placement measures. (Formerly, the Virginia Placement Test was used.)

    • Connect students with dual enrollment as well as program enrollment.

    • Communicating all deadlines and requirements.

  • Help students discover Programs of Study that suit his/her interests and timeline.

Your CVCC Career Coach

Trish Sawyer, GCDF

Patricia.Sawyer@bedford.k12.va.us

434-832-6571 (CVCC)

Office Hours & Location

JFHS Counseling Department

Monday-Thursday

8:30am-2:30pm