Career Choice Resources
The Programs of Study for the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program: Programs of Study (POS) have been created for each of the 16 Career Clusters. POS reflect current occupations and represent all 79 career pathways as cited on www.careerclusters.org
Please note: Not all POS are available at Tulia High School
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Amarillo College
Technical Education
Claudia Arnold
PO Box 447
1401 J Avenue
Amarillo, Texas 79111
806-335-4301
The Technical Education Division of Amarillo College delivers training through contracts, grants, and open enrollment for students and industry located throughout the Texas Panhandle and the entire state. The goal is to provide students with the skills necessary to compete in today’s job market by offering programs responsive to the demands and needs of industry in the area. Three objectives guide the Technical Education Division of Amarillo College:
· to target academically and technically advanced students and provide education, skills and experiences for success in well paid, rewarding jobs
· to improve the skill set of existing workers for professional advancement in their chosen career
· to develop life-long learners destined to become tomorrow’s industrial leaders.
Career One Stop in English and Spanish
Sponsored by the U. S. Department of Labor
Workforce Solutions Panhandle
1206 West 7th Street
P. O. Box 1682
Amarillo, Texas 79105
806-372-5521
Find the Spanish by clicking on top right espanol
This website provides a wealth of resources that may be used to guide students in job searches for the summer as well as exploring careers that may last a lifetime. There are links to interest assessments, training and education requirements for the careers students find interesting, and information on how to find and keep a job. At the GetMyFuture link there are steps for completing high school, applying for apprenticeships and colleges, and researching the best education options matching the life-long career students are interested in seeking. The job listings on the site are linked to the national data base that is most current. This is a good site to be used by the professional school counselor in guidance lessons. Students and their families will find it helpful for all members of the family wishing to find career satisfaction.
Texas HOT Jobs, where HOT stands for Health Opportunities in Texas
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
3601 4th Street STOP 7150
Lubbock, Texas 79430
806-743-3644
On this site are resources for parents and students provided by West Texas AHEC. An Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a resource for students and other career seekers interested in health careers and for communities and providers who want to improve the health of their communities. West Texas AHEC is regionally supported through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. In the Resources section found at www.texashotjobs.org/Links.html, one may engage in gaining personal insights through personal assessments, explore careers and education leading to health opportunities in Texas, and research college information and schools available to support one in gaining the skills to find employment in the health field.
West Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC): AHEC of the Plains
Danielle Askins
2417 Yonkers
P. O. Box 1116
Plainview, Texas 79072-1819
806-291-0101
www.westtexasahec.org/Region_Plains/plainshome
The AHEC of the Plains division of the West Texas AHEC serves the southern 24 counties of the Texas Panhandle. High School students who are interested in becoming a part of the health care field are encouraged to participate in health science classes and summer camps that allow observations in hospitals and other medical facilities as well as hands-on clinical simulations. The site is equipped with links to help students understand the vast array of health care career opportunities.
West Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC): Panhandle AHEC
Tommy Sweat
WTAMU Box 61003
Canyon, Texas 79106-001
806-651-3480
www.westtexasahec.org/Region_PanHandel/panhandlehome
The Panhandle division of the West Texas AHEC serves the northern 20 counties of the Texas Panhandle. High School students who are interested in becoming a part of the health care field are encouraged to participate in health science classes and summer camps that allow observations in hospitals and other medical facilities as well as hands-on clinical simulations. The site is equipped with links to help students understand the vast array of health care career opportunities.