School-to-Careers (STC) Program
STC brings schools, businesses, and organizations together to create career opportunities for students.
Career Exploration and Work-Based Learning (WBL) are educational strategies that connect classroom learning to the workplace through structured opportunities between students and community partners. WBL can take place at school or in the workplace, helping students to: develop skills, explore career opportunities, prepare for specific careers, make informed decisions about future education and training, connect with professionals in the labor market, and generate income and establish future earning potential.
Career Exploration
Learn about various careers and occupations and their "fit" with your interests, skills, and values. Experiences may include:
The identification of occupations
The study of Pathways
The setting of career goals
Integrated classroom projects
Participate in a Job Shadow
Participate in Service Learning
Plan post-secondary training and education
Mentor Program
Peer Mentor Program
Career Preparation
Apply learning through practical experience that develops knowledge and skills necessary for success in careers and post-secondary education. Experiences may include:
Compete in CTSO events (DECA and TSA clubs)
Participate in a School-Based Enterprise (School Store, Pre-school and Student Run Restaurant)
Complete mandatory clinical experiences
Complete a Mastery Experience
Engage in Entrepreneurship
Register for pre-apprentice experiences