Career Path
Career Path
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Ferndale high school offers a variety of opportunities for students to explore various career pathways. Starting with the CAREER COACH tool, provided by BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE, you can choose from three different CAREER ASSESSMENTS which are designed to help you identify the field/industry that could fit your personality.
The career & technical education (CTE) is a practical pathway where you can explore an assortment of fields via relevant experiences. LEARN MORE HERE!
These classes allow you to explore areas of study in depth as well as the possibility to earn college credit through community & technical colleges.
1) Explore your career!
When choosing a career path, it is important to identify the industry/field you want to be involved in. To help you identify the right profession for you, use the tools below to discover the tasks, skills, knowledge, and the education you need to equip yourself with the tools to reach your potential.
2) Military
When choosing a career path, it is important to identify the industry/field you want to be involved in. Military career can be an option that could lead you to your passion. Learn more about career and benefits:
SELECTIVE SERVICE ON-LINE REGISTRATION
Males in Washington State turning 18 are required to register with selective service. Registering can affect your ability to get a government job and it can negatively impact you if you need to apply for citizenship. You can register by clicking on the above link or go to WWW.SSS.GOV. If you believe that you are not required to register, you should call the selective service office at 1-847-688-6888 for more information on exemptions.
Military Testing:
What is the ASVAB? ASVAB stands for armed services vocational aptitude battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.
Unmatched Leadership Development Program: West Point cadets take hands-on leadership and military classes taught by current military leaders as part of their college course load. This purposeful integration of individual leader development throughout the curriculum as well as numerous leadership development experiences promote and foster a culture of character growth required of the leaders of today and tomorrow.
Dedicated Staff and Faculty: Our staff & faculty embrace their responsibility to develop cadets into leaders and carry that duty beyond the classroom. This can be seen in the family sponsorship program, wherein cadets develop enriched relationships in the homes of staff & faculty volunteers for occasions such as shared meals, general mentorship, watching sporting events, doing laundry, or simply relaxing in a safe home environment. The mentor relationships formed at West Point commonly continue for a lifetime.
Fully Funded Education: West Point offers its cadets a fully funded education valued at over $240,000 This includes tuition, books, room and board, and medical and dental insurance. Cadets also receive a monthly stipend (between $200-$525) to pay for their other school and personal expenses.
Highly Connected Alumni Network: Upon graduation, West Point cadets earn the distinction of becoming members of the Long Gray Line, the most highly connected alumni body in the world. Their lineage boasts a lifelong sense of pride, network of opportunity, connection, and services unrivaled in modern society.
Guaranteed Employment: Every graduate is guaranteed employment with an annual compensation package starting at about $70,000 and increases tied to promotions. This package also includes free healthcare, excellent retirement packages, a non-taxable housing allowance, and 30 days of paid vacation annually.
Become a Leader in Your Field: Cadets have the option to be leaders in one of many diverse career fields such as engineering, logistics, finance, human resource management, health care management, aviation, and many more. Army officers can expect to lead a team of 30-35 soldiers in their first career assignment. Army Officer Careers.
Prized Leadership Experience: After their time serving in the Army, officers are often considered prime candidates for management roles and executive positions for top companies such as JP Morgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and many more. Students choose West Point as the proven path to starting a lifelong journey of leadership.
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