Career Exporation

Navigating Your Student's Career Journey

We are committed to helping students explore a wide range of career options throughout their high school years. Our school provides a variety of tools and resources to support this process, with dedicated activities held annually during homeroom. In addition, our WCC Career Coach hosts a career fair each spring, and all 10th-grade students participate in a "Discovery Day" at Wilkes Community College in the fall.

Career Exploration Tools & Resources

Here are the key resources available to help your student research and plan for their future:

• WCC Career Coach Program: Our Career Coach, Mrs. Tribble, works directly with students on their college and career goals. While her primary focus is on 11th and 12th graders in the Career & College Promise program, students of all grade levels are encouraged to speak with her. Her office is located in the NWHS Media Center.

• NWHS Pathfinders: This resource, curated by Mrs. Melissa Walker, provides a valuable collection of materials to help students identify careers that align with their interests and skills.

• Naviance: This comprehensive platform allows students to access a variety of "Self Discovery" assessments, which help them understand their strengths and interests as they relate to career fields. Students can access their Naviance account through NCEdCloud RapidIdentity, then "Clever."

• College For North Carolina (CFNC.org): In partnership with NCcareers.org, CFNC.org provides up-to-date career information and assessments to guide students' journeys.

• NC Careers: This website offers several interactive tools, including a "Reality Check" and various "Interest Inventories," that can help students match their skills and interests to potential careers in North Carolina.

• Military Recruiter Information: We maintain an up-to-date list of military recruiter contact information. Recruiters visit the school twice per semester, and appointments can be scheduled upon request.

• ASVAB Career Exploration Program: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is offered at least once a year. While it is the entrance exam for the military, it also includes powerful career exploration tools that can help students uncover skills they may not have realized they possess.