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WEST CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL 2022-2023                        

 Work-Based Learning Plan 

Grade 9  Career Awareness

• Identify areas of career interest and the wide world of career opportunities –complete Naviance Career Cluster Finder activities to identify top career clusters based on your interests and personal qualities/CFNC Career Exploration

• Study the Plan of Study ( in Naviance) for the careers you like to understand the type of coursework required in both high school and college

• Expose yourself to business partners and industry  by taking advantage of  field trips, clubs , career /college fair visits and guest speakers offered at school (aka Work-Based Learning). Network-observe, receive information and ask questions every chance you get

• Train yourself  to connect your classroom projects to mimic projects undertaken in the workplace

• Begin your experience by volunteering, attending career related jobs outside of school

• Begin career exploration and job shadowing through the Explorers program

• Participate in Junior Achievement/Financial Literacy Workshop

 Grade 10 and 11   Career Exploration

• Complete the Naviance Strengths Explorer activities to connect your existing strengths, goals, skills and interests

• Explore a range of occupations within the Career Cluster/industry that attracts you (CFNC, Naviance Career Key)

• Identify new or different interests in order to  explore careers more deeply (Naviance resources)

• Identify colleges that match your interests, traits, skills and abilities and career goals

• Find opportunities for two way interactions (in-person/virtual) with industry /community partners 

• Continue building your network through mentorship opportunities

• Challenge yourselves by participating in competitions through academic clubs i.e. HOSA, FBLA, NSBE, TSA, DECA

• Obtain internship/job shadow/continue career exploration through the Explorers program

• Obtain CTE industry certifications through CTE classes 

Grade 11 and 12 Career Preparation

• Create a career development portfolio-Collect letters of recommendations, certificates, artifacts that can sell you,- Naviance- Resume Builder activity and college and scholarship activities

• Obtain Job Readiness Training certification- Mayor's Youth Employment Program , Working Smart or CMS Canvas Career Center, mock interviews, dress for success, elevator pitch

• Actively seek and obtain a paid work- based learning/internship experience that allows you to apply work readiness and academic skills as well as learn specific occupational skills (MYEP). Have a part time job? Ask your supervisor for additional responsibilities to turn the job into an internship experience

• Take ASVAB Career Exploration test to identify your skills and explore more opportunities

• Consider post graduation employment and training programs in your area of career interest Ex. Apprenticeship2000

• Prepare for college admission requirements for the college options that offer your career interest 

• Challenge yourself with a dual enrollment college class (Career College Promise) related to your career aspirations

• Obtain CTE industry certifications through CTE classes

• Participate in Road to Hire/CTE Internship if you are interested in IT Career Pathway/Scholarship Opportunity

For additional information please email tamarad.glover@cms.k12.nc.us or text 81010 to @WCCareers.  Thank you. Dr. Glover