Career Exploration

Career Exploration Trips

On a Career Exploration Trip, students will be transported from MASH to a work site or conference center to learn about specific careers from professionals in that field. What happens on each trip varies depending on the career field and work site policies, but these trips always give students a chance to ask questions, engage in conversation, develop contacts, and explore new possibilities for their future. This can count as a Field Focus towards a Graduation Project.

Career Exploration Presentations

At a Career Exploration Presentation, students will attend a panel presentation here at MASH, where we host professionals from specific career fields who will share their career journeys, the steps it takes to pursue this career, and what they’re currently working on. These sessions give students the chance to ask questions, engage in conversation, develop contacts, and explore new possibilities for their future. This can count as a Field Focus towards a Graduation Project.

2026 Marking Period 4 Trips & Presentations

Information & Sign Ups

To sign up, use the link provided. Signing up does not guarantee you a spot, as there is limited space available. You will receive an email from Career Services after the sign up has expired to let you know if you can attend. If you get a spot, you must complete the Research assignment for this career field on Xello before the presentation or trip takes place.

Emergency Services

If you’re the kind of person who stays calm when everyone else is panicking, a career in emergency services might be your calling. From firefighters and EMTs to paramedics and 911 dispatchers, emergency service professionals are the first to respond when seconds matter most. They save lives, protect communities, and make split-second decisions that truly impact others. These careers require teamwork, quick thinking, and specialized training—but they also offer purpose, excitement, and the chance to make a real difference every single day. If you’re interested in hands-on work, problem-solving under pressure, and serving your community, explore the many pathways in emergency services and see where you could fit in.

Carlisle Goodwill EMS

Thursday, March 26th

9:30 - 12:00 PM

Carlisle, PA

Deadline to sign up: March 16th

Link to sign up: Trip is full.

Green Energy

Interested in protecting the planet and building a high-demand career? Green careers in the energy industry are powering the future. From solar and wind technicians to energy engineers and sustainability specialists, these professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that create cleaner power. Wind turbine technicians and solar installers are among the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., with strong salaries and hands-on training pathways straight out of high school or through technical programs. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, or being outdoors, the energy industry offers exciting opportunities to fight climate change while building a stable, future-focused career. The world needs innovators—why not be one of them?

PPL & HACC

Tuesday, April 14th

9:30 - 12:00 PM

Harrisburg, PA

Deadline to sign up: April 6th

Link to sign up: Green Energy Trip Sign Up

Public Relations & Marketing

Are you creative, persuasive, and always thinking about how to grab people’s attention? A career in public relations (PR) or marketing might be the perfect fit. PR professionals shape how organizations are seen by the public, manage social media, plan events, and tell powerful stories. Marketing specialists research trends, design campaigns, build brands, and find innovative ways to connect products and ideas with the right audience. These careers blend creativity with strategy and can lead to opportunities in business, sports, entertainment, nonprofits, and more. If you enjoy communication, design, writing, or analyzing what makes people tick, PR and marketing offer exciting, fast-paced paths where your ideas can make a real impact.

Volvo

Wednesday, April 22nd

9:30AM - 1:00PM

Shippensburg, PA

Deadline to sign up: April 13th

Link to sign up: PR Trip Sign Up

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