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Work Apprentice
Work Apprentice
An apprenticeship might be a great option for those interested in receiving supervised work experience, a classroom education, and a paycheck. An apprentice works with an experienced employer to learn a skilled trade or profession. The apprentice receives training both on the job and in the classroom. Joint employer and labor groups, individual employers, and employer associations sponsor apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships generally last about four years, but range from one to six years.
An apprenticeship might be a great option for those interested in receiving supervised work experience, a classroom education, and a paycheck. An apprentice works with an experienced employer to learn a skilled trade or profession. The apprentice receives training both on the job and in the classroom. Joint employer and labor groups, individual employers, and employer associations sponsor apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships generally last about four years, but range from one to six years.
Ready for the Workforce: Your Path to Employment After Graduation
Ready for the Workforce: Your Path to Employment After Graduation
Graduating from high school opens up a world of possibilities, and for many of our students, the direct path to a rewarding career is a compelling choice. Our district is committed to equipping every graduate with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to confidently enter the workforce immediately after earning their diploma.
Graduating from high school opens up a world of possibilities, and for many of our students, the direct path to a rewarding career is a compelling choice. Our district is committed to equipping every graduate with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to confidently enter the workforce immediately after earning their diploma.
We believe that a high school education can be a powerful launchpad for a successful career. Through our comprehensive programs, including our robust Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, work-based learning opportunities, and strong partnerships with local businesses, we provide students with:
We believe that a high school education can be a powerful launchpad for a successful career. Through our comprehensive programs, including our robust Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, work-based learning opportunities, and strong partnerships with local businesses, we provide students with:
- In-demand technical skills: Get hands-on training in fields relevant to today's job market.
- Industry-recognized certifications: Earn credentials that demonstrate your expertise and make you stand out to employers.
- Essential employability skills: Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities crucial for workplace success.
- Real-world experience: Explore internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing to gain practical experience and build your professional network.
- Career guidance and resources: Access support for resume writing, interview preparation, and job searching.
Whether you're looking for a skilled trade, an entry-level position with growth potential, or an opportunity to build experience before further education, our district is dedicated to helping you discover and secure a fulfilling career path right out of high school. Your future starts now!
Whether you're looking for a skilled trade, an entry-level position with growth potential, or an opportunity to build experience before further education, our district is dedicated to helping you discover and secure a fulfilling career path right out of high school. Your future starts now!
Planning for the Workforce:
Planning for the Workforce:
How Students Can Be Career-Ready After High School
How Students Can Be Career-Ready After High School
Not every student takes the same path after graduation—and that’s a good thing! For those planning to enter the workforce right after high school, preparation is key to finding meaningful, stable employment. Whether it’s a full-time job, an apprenticeship, or a skilled trade, here’s how students—and their families—can start preparing now:
Not every student takes the same path after graduation—and that’s a good thing! For those planning to enter the workforce right after high school, preparation is key to finding meaningful, stable employment. Whether it’s a full-time job, an apprenticeship, or a skilled trade, here’s how students—and their families—can start preparing now:
🔧 1. Identify Interests and Strengths
🔧 1. Identify Interests and Strengths
Students should explore their interests, skills, and passions. Are they good with their hands? Do they enjoy problem-solving, technology, or working with people? Tools like career assessments (available on GAfutures.org) can help students discover careers that match their strengths.
Students should explore their interests, skills, and passions. Are they good with their hands? Do they enjoy problem-solving, technology, or working with people? Tools like career assessments (available on GAfutures.org) can help students discover careers that match their strengths.
📚 2. Take Career-Focused High School Courses
📚 2. Take Career-Focused High School Courses
Many high schools offer Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways that provide hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills. These programs can lead to certifications and make students more competitive in the job market.
Many high schools offer Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways that provide hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills. These programs can lead to certifications and make students more competitive in the job market.
📄 3. Build a Resume Early
📄 3. Build a Resume Early
It’s never too early to start a resume. Include school activities, part-time jobs, volunteer work, certifications, and special projects. A well-crafted resume shows initiative and gives students a head start when applying for jobs.
It’s never too early to start a resume. Include school activities, part-time jobs, volunteer work, certifications, and special projects. A well-crafted resume shows initiative and gives students a head start when applying for jobs.
🧰 4. Earn Industry Certifications
🧰 4. Earn Industry Certifications
Some careers require specific skills or certifications. High school students can often earn credentials in fields like healthcare, welding, IT, automotive repair, and more—right from their school or through community partnerships.
Some careers require specific skills or certifications. High school students can often earn credentials in fields like healthcare, welding, IT, automotive repair, and more—right from their school or through community partnerships.
💼 5. Get Work Experience
💼 5. Get Work Experience
Part-time jobs, internships, or job-shadowing opportunities give students real-world experience and professional connections. Even short-term roles teach valuable soft skills like time management, teamwork, and customer service.
Part-time jobs, internships, or job-shadowing opportunities give students real-world experience and professional connections. Even short-term roles teach valuable soft skills like time management, teamwork, and customer service.
🧠 6. Learn Professional Skills
🧠 6. Learn Professional Skills
Employers want workers who are dependable, respectful, and good communicators. Soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking are just as important as technical skills.
Employers want workers who are dependable, respectful, and good communicators. Soft skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking are just as important as technical skills.
🗣️ 7. Use Career Services and Resources
🗣️ 7. Use Career Services and Resources
Students should work closely with their school’s career advisor or counselor. These professionals can help with resumes, job searches, interview prep, and connecting students to local job training programs or employers.
Students should work closely with their school’s career advisor or counselor. These professionals can help with resumes, job searches, interview prep, and connecting students to local job training programs or employers.
For Parents:
Encourage your student to talk about their goals and dreams. Support their interests, whether it’s a trade, a technical job, or another path that leads them to a rewarding career. Help them explore job fairs, training programs, and professional contacts in your network.
For Parents:
Encourage your student to talk about their goals and dreams. Support their interests, whether it’s a trade, a technical job, or another path that leads them to a rewarding career. Help them explore job fairs, training programs, and professional contacts in your network.
There’s no “one right way” to success. With the right tools and support, students can graduate ready to step into a job they’re proud of—and a future they’re excited about.
There’s no “one right way” to success. With the right tools and support, students can graduate ready to step into a job they’re proud of—and a future they’re excited about.
Checklist to Prepare
Checklist to Prepare
A number of high school graduates may decide they want to find full- time employment. Certain steps should be taken before seeking a job. Resources include Georgia Futures and Georgia Department of Labor. Local jobs are posted on the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce website.
A number of high school graduates may decide they want to find full- time employment. Certain steps should be taken before seeking a job. Resources include Georgia Futures and Georgia Department of Labor. Local jobs are posted on the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce website.
Their future is our mission.
Their future is our mission.
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