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All students at Frederick High have access to the four features of LYNX , advocacy, partnerships, flexible schedules, and innovative learning.
As the Work Based Learning Coordinator at Frederick it is very exciting to work with our business and community partners in Frederick County. A partnership with LYNX students allows Frederick businesses and organizations to cultivate and influence their future workforce and gives our students opportunities to learn about career choices and pathways outside of the traditional classroom.
Preparing for the future
Preparing for the future
LYNX business partners prepare our seniors for real job interviews, by conducting Mock Interviews and resume critiques one-on-one with students twice during the school year.
Several students even landed job offers during the November interviews!
Interview Tips
Interview Tips
Whether you are applying for an internship, a job, or a new volunteer position, you should be prepared to answer some basic interview questions. Knowing what questions might be asked and having some answer in mind can prepare you for success in a formal or informal interview. Interview Advice and Preparation from the Experts!
Connecting to our community
Connecting to our community
LYNX students perform volunteer service during The Day of Action, volunteering through our LYNX partner The United Way of Frederick County and serving Frederick County Parks and Recreation.
Connecting to the community through volunteerism is a topic that business partners speak with LYNX students about particularly during their Sophomore year mentoring sessions.
Learning from our partners
Learning from our partners
Professionals from AstraZeneca have been trailblazers working with FHS staff and LYNX students to plan a continuum of experiences and mentorship programs .
LYNX experiences at our partners' places of business give students hands-on opportunities to learn about careers, internships, and work placements available to them now and in the future.
If you have an interest in providing guest speaking, job shadowing, internship opportunities or other resources as a LYNX partner please feel free to contact me directly: Jamey Melcher - 240 236-7095 or Jamey.Melcher@fcps.org
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