Some students find that entering the workforce upon graduation from college is the best move for them. There are several employment opportunities in and around the Wachusett area and several resources to help students get gainfully employed in the career of their choice. 

Getting a Job - On Your Own

All teens under the age of 18 must acquire a work permit. The work permit must be signed by the student and the prospective employer.  Information about acquiring a work permit.

MA Work permit application can be found here and you may obtain a work permit at the WRHS main office.

Getting a Job With Agency Help - MRC

 There are many agencies in MA that help students transition to the workforce. At Wachusett, we work with MRC ( Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). The MRC  services are offered to students on an IEP. They offer the following services: career connection seminars, job training initiatives, pre-employment training services, part- and full-time job placement as well as job coaching to their clients.  At the student's IEP meeting, a referral to MRC is discussed with the team and an application sent home with parents to complete. 

Here is a description of how MRC can help you.

Here is a direct link to the MRC application.

MRC contacts: 

• If you live in HOLDEN or PAXTON: MRC office - Worcester (508)754-1757- 359,  Main Street, Worcester, MA.

• If you live in PRINCETON, RUTLAND, or STERLING - MRC office- Fitchburg (978)345-1713,  49 Nursery Lane, Fitchburg, MA.

Vocational /Apprenticeship Exploration

Information about apprenticeships and  how to go about looking into getting an apprenticeship:

https://www.mass.gov/information-for-apprentices

Soft Skills

Soft skills are skills that are needed to be successful in any workplace.  They include but are not limited to:

• • • • • teamwork                            

        • communication

        • professionalism, punctuality

        • attitude, enthusiasm

        • problem-solving skills

        • time management

        • interpersonal skills, ability to get along with others

Developing a Resume

Developing a resume WHEN  A STUDENT HAS HAD SOME JOB EXPERIENCE - here is a template developed on Google Docs that can help a student get started- notice the margin comments.  Make a copy of this resume and use it as a template.

Developing a resume WHEN A STUDENT HAS NO JOB EXPERIENCE can be difficult. Here is a list of attributes you can use to get started in getting a resume started.

Developing a Cover Letter

A cover letter is a letter that precedes a resume when applying for a job.  A cover letter introduces you to the employer and gives you an opportunity to outline your goals and skills.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/cover-letter-template-2060213