Career Planning

RHAM High School believes in the value of a core liberal arts education which gives all students fundamental skills and habits of mind needed for the careers of the future, most of which require some post high school training.  Students wanting professional careers which require at least a bachelor’s degree from a four year college need to take a full complement of academic courses their senior year, even though they may have largely completed core graduation requirements.  Students pursuing technical or support careers should take advantage of specialized courses RHAM offers to prepare for work in these fields.

RHAM High School also believes that information about what careers are actually like and what varied skills they demand can help students choose high school courses wisely and see connections between these courses and their future goals. RHAM High School Pathways have been developed with purpose to support student preparation for chosen career fields. Students are encouraged to follow established pathways in order to prepare for postsecondary coursework in their chosen career field.

RHAM’s Career Education programs within the Guidance Department provide a great deal of career information.  Students are urged to consult the Career Coordinator and their School Counselor as their career plans begin to form. Opportunities for career planning include but are not limited to Job Shadowing, Career Exploration activities, Career Interest Inventories, participation in Career Day, and much more. Finally, students should talk over career thoughts and course selections with their parents, who remain the single most important factor influencing a person’s career choice.

The Career Pathways outlined below are intended to provide students with a comprehensive plan of coursework for pursuit of preparation for postsecondary schooling.