Welcome to the Valley & DCHS Career Development Resource Center!
The one stop shop for career development information and assistance for our students. Be sure to check back frequently for updated information.
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CTE Pathways Guide 2025-26.pdfnow available!
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2025 - 2026 CTE Pathways Guide
What's Happening at YVRCA - Fall 2025
What's Happening at YVRCA - Fall 2025
Think PLC
Think PLC
Students will tour an Automation Company in Lexington NC
WF Institute for regenerative Med
WF Institute for regenerative Med
Students will tour a Medical Research Facility in Winston Salem NC
Egger Wood Products
Egger Wood Products
Students will tour a local Wood Manufacturer in Lexington NC
Betabox is coming Aug 14-15!
Betabox is coming Aug 14-15!
Betabox will be providing hands on STEM learning activities to students via their mobile on-site lab for two days. These activities will range from coding, to electrical engineering, to flying drones.
What's Happening At DCHS - Fall 2025
What's Happening At DCHS - Fall 2025
CACRAO College Fair
CACRAO College Fair
Students will attend CACRAO with over 60+ Colleges
Advanced Manufacturing Day
Advanced Manufacturing Day
Students will attend AMD at DDCC to meet with employers and discover programs available
Egger Wood Products
Egger Wood Products
Students will tour a local Wood Manufacturer in Lexington NC
DCHS OPEN HOUSE 9/16 (4:00-6:00) FEATURED COLLEGES
DCHS OPEN HOUSE 9/16 (4:00-6:00) FEATURED COLLEGES
Jobs, Careers, Apprenticeships & More Below
Jobs, Careers, Apprenticeships & More Below
Meet Your CDC
Meet Your CDC
Tina White
Ms. White is the Career Development Coordinator for Yadkin Valley & Davidson County High School. She was previously the Business Instructor at Valley before moving into her current role and also still serves as the Yearbook Advisor at Valley.
She obtained a Bachelor's Degree from the University of NC at Greensboro and has over 15 years' experience in Corporate, Non-Profit, and Entrepreneurial Industries. She loves our schools and looks forward to helping students find their careers and develop plans for after high school.
Email: tinawhite@davidson.k12.nc.us
Resume & Interview Tool
Resume & Interview Tool
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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
*CONTACT MRS. HANES AT VALLEY OR MRS. SCHELL AT DCHS FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*
Academic Support For DDCC
Academic Support For DDCC
Math & Accounting Coaching Hours
Math & Accounting Coaching Hours
In-Person and Online Appointments Available
Reading/Writing Coaching Hours
Reading/Writing Coaching Hours
In-Person and Online Appointments Available.
Other Coaching Information
Other Coaching Information
In Addition, the College Offers Coaching in the Following Subjects:
Computer
Biology
Chemistry
Others Through Online ThinkingStorm
For More Information, See the Learning Commons Coaching Webpage
For Appointment Links: Login to Moodle, Click on My Courses/Miscellaneous/Learning Commons.
In-Person Sessions Held in the Love Building, First Floor.
336-249-8186, ext. 6787.
Other Resources Available
Other Resources Available
Resources
Take advantage of the resources below.
NC Careers has everything from Interest Finder Surveys to Skills Matchers to help pair students with potential careers. It gives job descriptions, education requirements, as well as salary ranges they could expect.
FAFSA is where parents can apply for Financial Aid and NC Residency is required to prove you live in state to get the lowest in state college tuition cost for your student so get that completed asap!
Military options are available along with a link for students who are anxious to get out into the workforce.
The application is linked for Davidson Davie Community College. **You will need the confirmation number from your NCResidency for your DDCC application
Student Sites
Parent Sites
the Workkeys
the Workkeys
According to ACT, Inc., the ACT WorkKeys® assessments "measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance."
High school students who become CTE concentrators, take the ACT WorkKeys® assessments in their senior year. A CTE concentrator is any student who completes a four-course CTE sequence during their high school career. Students who successfully complete this series of assessments earn the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate® (WorkKeysNCRC®). This certificate is recognized as an industry credential throughout the United States.
Check out ACT, Inc.'s WorkKeys® preparation information which includes sample questions and other tools.
the act
the act
The ACT® test is the leading college admissions test in the United States. According to CFNC.org, "the ACT® measures skills in English, math, reading, and science reasoning. You'll receive a score on each section and a composite score between 1 and 36. The ACT® is offered during the school day for free to juniors at NC public high schools." Students may also arrange and pay to take the test outside of the high school setting. Visit CFNC.org for more details.
Multiple online resources, both free and some requiring payment, are available to help you prepare to take the ACT® test. Start your preparation journey with the producers of the test - the ACT, Inc. organization. Visit their webpage, ACT Test Preparation, to discover many resources to help you prepare.
the sat
the sat
The SAT® test is another widely used college admissions test in the United States. According to CFNC.org, "the SAT measures critical thinking skills using questions in two categories: Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. The total possible score range is 400-1600." Unlike the ACT, students must arrange to take this test and pay the administration fee (currently $55). Visit CFNC.org for more details.
As with the ACT®, there are multiple online resources available to help you prepare to the the SAT® test. Visit the College Board's website for more information about the test and how to prepare.
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How to use AI to Help Build Your Career: AI Enhanced Tools for Various Career Development Stages
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