College

&

Career Center



REMIND

(Text the class code to 81010)

College & Career Center Announcements @nwsaoboyle

College Visits @collegnwsa

CPCC_Career & College Promise Program @cpccnwsa

MYEP Paid Iternship @2021myep

Job & Career Training @myeptrain

Career Discovery Day @ccdnwsa

CPCC_College Connection - After Graduation @cpccgrads

Twitter College & Career Center @NWSAoboyle

Instagram @nwsacollegecareers




The College & Career Center is located in Mrs. O'Boyle's office. (across from Student Services).

College & Career Center


Why Should I See My Career Development Coordinator (CDC)


“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” Confucius once said.


Click here for a Virtual College Fair. (A variety of colleges and universities included)

YTAC Flyer_11-16-2020.pdf
MYEP_Flyer_O'Boyle_NWSA_9-9-2020.pdf

MYEP

Mayer's Youth Employment Program

Internship program that is PAID in your interest of choice.

Dealine to apply: September 30th at 11:59pm.

See flyer to apply and sign up for the REMIND.


1 Help Wanted - Garden and Farms.pdf

College & Career

SERVICES

Review the tabs at the top of the page on the right hand sidefor more information

  • Cover letter and resume writing help and tips

  • Interview tips, mock interviews, how to dress for an interview, how to say thank you to the interview committee after the interview, and how to follow up

  • Internships, job shadowing, filed trips, guest speakers (we are always looking for NWSA parents, guardians, family members, and friends to help us find these resources). Please email Mrs. O'Boyle if you can help!

  • Work-Based Learning

  • Career Interest Inventories for underclassman (Freshman) to determine future plans

  • How to write a professional email

  • Military resources

  • College help

  • Job help and resources

Work-based learning (WBL) is an educational strategy that provides students with real-life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills and develop essential skills. Examples include: internships, job shadowing, career exploration, and career readiness training. NWSA partners with local and national businesses to provide students the opportunity to explore their interests. If you are interested in an Work-Based Learning opportunities please contact Mrs. O'Boyle.


Career Development Coordinator NWSA

My name is Mrs. O'Boyle and I am the Career Development Coordinator at NWSA. I enjoy helping students reach their potential and assisting them with their future plans and goals. Please feel free to contact me at: patriciar.oboyle@cms.k12.nc.us

My family: Kevin, Kelly, Shannon, Patty, Katie, Shawn

The goal of the NWSA College & Career Center is to provide students with information and resources for any "after high school" option to help students achieve a high-wage, high-demand, high-opportunity career of their choice. Please use this site to help plan for after high school, whether you plan to attend a 2-year college, a 4-year college, the military, join the workforce, or take a gap year. Our hopes are that this site provides you with a starting point.

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities, may be referred to the District's Title IX Coordinator at titleixcoordinator@cms.k12.nc.us or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education.