Career Exploration
Here is a list of resources to help prepare students for the world of work and a career after high school. The listing on here is offered as a service to the students and guardian(s) of Wilson High School and is not an endorsement of the programs by the Wilson School District.
Job Opportunities for Seniors
Apprenticeship Programs
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- Looking for a career in the utility industry? FirstEnergy’s Apprenticeship Program will help prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to take the first step into this rewarding career. Opportunities will be posted on their Careers page when available: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/careers.html
- https://www.apprenticeship.gov/employers/registered-apprenticeship-program (START HERE)
- IBEW(Electrical) https://ibew375.org/apprenticeship-training/
- Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program https://www.simcoachapprenticeship.com/reg-pre-apprenticeship-program
- https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/Common/Apprenticeships
- https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Workforce-Development/apprenticeship/Pages/default.aspx
- Penn College Pre-Apprenticeship Program https://www.pct.edu/business/workforce-development/pre-apprenticeships
- ABC Keystone Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Spring 2024 Class
- https://abckeystone.org/keystone-training/pre-apprenticeship/
- Class runs from 9 am – 2:30 pm and takes place at our facility in Manheim.
- Applicants should be age 16 and up and must provide their own transportation.
- The application form is linked below for student use; please return applications directly to Stephanie Larkin stephanie@abckeystone.org
- This is a tuition-based program at $2,000 per student.
- Application
Job Search Websites
Below is a list of websites for students to start applying to jobs they are interested in; either now or when they graduate from Wilson:
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- AmeriCorps https://www.americorps.gov/
- CareerBuilder – https://www.careerbuilder.com/
- Glassdoor – https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
- Google Certifications https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/courses
- Google Certifications https://www.classcentral.com/report/free-google-certifications/amp/
- Google for Jobs – https://jobs.google.com/
- Indeed – https://www.indeed.com/
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/
- Monster – https://www.monster.com/jobs/
- Peace Corps https://www.peacecorps.gov/
- Simply Hired – https://www.simplyhired.com/
Certifications
Certifications provide additional training in specific areas or topics. They also provide students with additional qualifications and skills to add to their resume.
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- Amazon Training and Certifications https://aws.amazon.com/training/?nc2=sb_tc
- Coursera https://www.coursera.org/
- Google Certification https://grow.google/certificates/#?modal_active=none
- Google Cloud Trainings
- Harvard Free Classes
- Linkedin Skill Assessment Quizzes https://github.com/Ebazhanov/linkedin-skill-assessments-quizzes
- Microsoft https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/azure/
- Tech Certifications https://codehs.com/. The site offers a bunch of self-paced courses in a broad number of topics involving coding- all free.
Interview Preparation Resources
- Job Interview Tips for Teens: https://www.snagajob.com/blog/post/job-interview-tips-for-teens
- Interview Helpful Hints: https://yourteenmag.com/teenager-school/teens-high-school/teens-and-job-interviews-helpful-hints
- Sample interview questions https://www.millionaire-kids.com/interviewquestions.html
- Sample interview questions https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/teens-tweens/first-jobs/job-interview-questions-to-practice-with-your-teen
- Interview Help Document (from Harvard’s Office of Career Services) https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/interviewing.pdf
Helpful Websites & Resources:
- 5 Rules to the College and Career Game https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/5rules/#resources
- BigFuture https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ –
Collegeboard’s Career and College Readiness resource. This website provides resources to explore careers, prepare for after high school, assess their skills and interests, and many more.
- Career Finder https://roadtripnation.com/edu/careerfinder
Whether you’re just starting to explore career paths or already have yours planned out, Career Finder helps you take the next steps with a combination of data and stories.
Assessments and resources students can use to explore different career options.
- Career Ready Berks https://careerreadyberks.org/
An online platform to bring career information and opportunities to the 70,000 students in Berks County. There are over 180 virtual experiences available!
- Career Pathways https://berksbec.org/initiatives/career-education/
Explore career choices and pathway options based on skills and interests.
This website is a resource for career exploration, training, and jobs. Its focus is to find opportunities specifically for any individual’s needs and wants.
- Degrees 101 (by Mrs. Jenny Clay March 2022, intern)
- Education Planner http://www.educationplanner.org/
Practical advice and resources to explore different careers and create personal plans for post-graduation.
- Explore the Trades https://explorethetrades.org/
Explore The Trades’ mission is to recruit individuals to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades. These industries keep our country running. Jobs in these industries are in high demand and come with great pay, career opportunities and job security.
- Naviance https://student.naviance.com/wilhs
This program provides students the opportunity to explore their skills and interests through assessments and inventories that will connect them to careers and pathways. Students can then explore career descriptions and related college options.
Career Assessments provided to students in Naviance:
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- Career Cluster Finder- discover career clusters that may be a good match based on interests
- Career Interest Profiler – career interest assessment based on Holland’s interest codes
- Achieveworks Personality- looks at personality traits to match to potential careers
- Strengths Explorer- helps students identify their strengths and careers where those would be utilized
- Achieveworks Intelligences- helps students recognize their unique intellect and explore recommended careers based on those results
- Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Detailed descriptions for specific jobs and fields; including expectations, salary, locations, education needed, training needed, qualifications, job outlook, and more.
Find, search, or browse 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs. Use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.
- PA Careerlink https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/
This website provides resources that allow students to explore different careers, as well as find training opportunities available in Pennsylvania.
Choosing a college major can be hard. Whether you’re already in college or you’ve just started applying, here are some tips to finding the major that’s right for you.
- Pennsylvania Career Zone https://www.pacareerzone.org/
Provides assessments to identify skills and interests along with resources to explore careers based on results.
Local Company Websites & Opportunities:
- County of Berks Correctional Officers job posting: https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Jail/Pages/COTestingInformation.aspx
There is a pre-employment physically-based exam. More info here: https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Jail/Pages/StrengthAgilityScreeningProgram.aspx