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CAREER AWARENESS - Technology High School, Apprenticeships, the Military, Trade Schools and Employment
CAREER AWARENESS - Technology High School, Apprenticeships, the Military, Trade Schools and Employment
A career is all the productive work, paid and unpaid, performed throughout a person's lifetime. Career Education provides students with opportunities to learn about their interests, to become aware and appreciate a range of careers, and to develop decision-making, job-seeking, and job-keeping skills. Explore the links below to help make informed career choices:
Resume Writing and Interview Skills.
Tips for Writing a Cover Letter.
Naviance is used for College planning and Career exploration. Grade 10 will do Career Interest Profiler and Career Cluster Finder Survey with Counseling Staff in the Spring. Grade 11 will learn how to search for and research colleges online.
Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Thomas Edison High School of Technology (TEHST) is an application-only high school that offers half-day professional career and technology education (CTE) programs to students enrolled in all MCPS high schools. Accepted students attend TEHST for half the school day and attend their co-enrolled comprehensive high school for the remaining half-day in order to complete high school graduation requirements and participate in extracurricular activities. TEHST programs are academically based and incorporate industry competency requirements, employability skill development, college and career planning components, and opportunities for student leadership. John F. Kennedy HS students can apply for these programs in their 10th grade year (9th grade for cosmetology).
REGIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Automotive Technology
Automotive Collision Repair
Carpentry
Construction Electricity
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Cosmetology ( Available to rising Grade 10 students)
Law Enforcement and Leadership
COUNTYWIDE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Architecture
Plumbing
Masonry
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Healthcare Professions
Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts
Graphic Design
Network Operations
Cybersecurity Capstone
Career Exploration
Career Exploration
Naviance
Naviance
Naviance can be used for career exploration and research under the "Careers" tab.
Below is a list of other websites to explore careers, apply for employment and gather information.
uwannadu.com - explore careers, watch videos of professionals in their field, and more
www.onetonline.org - comprehensive tool for career exploration and job analysis; great resource and lots of info!
www.thestemnet.com - STEM Workplace Exposure and Career Exploration
bigfuture.collegeboard.org - Explore careers; see how others made their choices
www.bls.gov/ooh/ - Occupational Outlook Handbook; great resource for in-depth career information
montgomerycollege.emsicc.com - Montgomery College's Career Coach; great resource and free to use; explore careers, take an assessment, create a resume, and more!
Federal Jobs Network - jobs & scholarships in government
medical assistant careers - about, schools, scholarships
medical assistant degrees - types, career guide
radiology schools - radiologic tech careers
pharmacy technician careers - find schools by state
nursing programs online - types of degrees and reviews
Public Administration Degrees - about, schools, scholarships
Public Administration Masters Degrees - masters degree programs and info
Discover Accounting - resources, accreditation info, and more
edu - directory - is a directory of Continuing Education, Vocational Schools, and Trade Colleges.
InsideCareer - everything about careers, from the real world
Federal Jobs Network - jobs & scholarships in government
Montgomery County High School Medical Career & Fire Science Program - for students interested in a firefighter or emergency medical service career
monster.com - is not only a great job finding resource but has a search function that allows you to find career fairs in your area.
irs.gov - has tax information for students.
futurelinkmd.org - Future Link provides low-income, first-generation-to-college young adults with the tools, skills and resources to achieve lasting economic self-sufficiency. Click on the link to learn more.
US Military
US Military
Military Options
Military Options
The Career Center provides information all branches of the U.S. armed services, active duty and reserves in addition to the Federal and State National Guard. Also, on the Resource shelf, there are pamphlets and brochures students may take. In addition, students may access the following web resources for military information:
BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY
MILITARY ACADEMIES
The military academies to which students may apply are:
United States Military Academy in West Point, NY
United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD
United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO
United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT
United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Naval Academy
The Naval Academy has seen a decline in JROTC applications this year from Maryland; as a result, the deadline is being extended for final submission until February 28, 2021. In addition, for the class of 2025, they will have a test-flexible policy, meaning that students without SAT/ACT scores will have a fair chance at competition for admission. Being graded only on what the students have accomplished in the classroom and in their extracurricular activities may be the competitive boost needed for admission to the Naval Academy.
Careers in the Military
Careers in the Military
The official ASVAB website (officialasvab.com) is newly updated. Once on the site, click on the "Enter as an Applicant" link. Here you will find a number of helpful resources, including:
What to expect when you take the ASVAB
Preparing for the ASVAB
Sample questions, and more
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test is a career assessment for military and civilian jobs. The Career Center usually hosts the ASVAB test once a semester. Once the results are in, there will be an interpretation of scores offered to the student.
Information on military careers can be found at Military Careers Online.
Click on of the following information sheets to read more about each of the respective career options:
Military Scholarships
Military Scholarships
Several branches of the military offer scholarships for students who chose to participate in Reserve Officer Training programs:
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships are offered at hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation. They are awarded on a competitive basis to entering freshmen.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) college scholarship program targets students pursuing technical degrees, such as certain engineering and science programs. AFROTC scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit, not financial need.
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program offers young men and women an opportunity to qualify for commissions in the Navy and Marine Corps while attending college. This four-year scholarship is available to recent high school graduates and is awarded annually on the basis of high school class standings, college entrance test scores, extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.
Career Readiness Resources
Career Readiness Resources
Career Readiness Resources:
The resource links below are available to download as Microsoft PowerPoint documents.
Career Readiness: Cover Letters
Career Readiness: Applying for Employment
Career Readiness: Searching and Applying for Employment
Career Readiness: Resume Template (Google doc | The Resume
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
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