Elementary School Counseling

Xello

Xello is the career exploration program used for career lessons with students in all grade levels. In grades K–2, students will use the app to begin exploring different careers and getting familiar with its features. Beginning in 3rd grade, students will complete two Xello lessons each year, which will contribute to building their career portfolio to meet state requirements. If you have any questions about Xello, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Stem Squires

STEM Squires is a program offered through the Norwin School District at the K-4 levels to increase student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Careers. The STEM Squires goal is to encourage student discovery in these fields and to help make connections to lifetime careers.

CWCTC Road Show

Staff & students from the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center will be visiting Sunset Valley with a “Roadshow" each school year. The “Roadshow” will provide students with a hands-on, engaging learning experience that will allow them to learn more about the different trades offered at the CTC.

Upcoming Events at the CTC

To learn about more opportunities through the CWCTC, please visit:

https://www.cwctc.org/

Facebook: Central Westmoreland CTC

Personality Tests

What are they?

These are self-report surveys that identify an individual's personality type, strengths, and preferences. Based on how an individual answers the questions, they are identified as having one of 16 personality types. The assigned personality type allows individuals to further explore and understand their personalities including their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, possible career preferences, and compatibility with others. No specific personality is better than another, but simply helps individuals learn more about themselves.

What can they do for me?

Identify natural strengths that you can use to your advantage
Identify areas for improvement
Help to appreciate differences in others
Identify others who can help you be successful

Try out The 16 Personalities Test

Career Interest Survey

What is it?

The inventory helps students to identify what they like to do by having them choose activities they enjoy, personal qualities that define them, and school subjects they are interested in.

What will I learn?

At the end of the assessment, you will see a list of career clusters that are a good match for you based on your interests.

What are career clusters?

Career clusters are a way to group occupations that require the same knowledge and skills. There are a total of 16 career clusters representing more than 79 pathways; covering every career imaginable!

Take the career interest inventory!