STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are many opportunities for students to participate in enrichment activities throughout the school year and in the summer. Please see the student opportunities file at the bottom of the page for a list of these opportunities.
Upcoming events and to apply include:
Deadline | Program |
|---|---|
Applications are reviewed in the order they come in. | |
Pre-college Fall Session registration TBD | Pratt Institute's Precollege Program for High School Students |
PATH TO CAREERS
Path to Careers is an online resource that connects students to local businesses in the area. Path to Careers offers the following experiences:
Cooperative Education
Guest Speakers
Industry Tours
Internships
Job Shadowing
Mentoring
Mock Interviews
Pre-Apprenticeship
Summer Job Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
JOB INFORMATION
Employment
Job Search
Job Corps
Job Corps is a career training and education program for students ages 16 through 24 who meet low-income requirements. It is designed to help students find the path to personal and career success- all at no cost to eligible students.
CareerLink Academy
Throughout 9th, 10th, and 11th grade all students will be participating in the Pennsylvania CareerLink Academy. Topics will be spread out over the three school years. Students will be building a bridge to their future by exploring and planning for their future careers and learning about job options in the area.
Topics include:
Success in the New Economy/Introduction to PA CareerLink
Skill/Interest Inventory
Labor Market Information/Career Clusters
What Employers Want (Soft Skills Matter)
Resume Builders
Interviewing Techniques
Financial Literacy Basics
Entrepreneurial Skills
Employer Panel
Pennsylvania Career Link "Bridges to the Future"
Now recruiting youth who:
Are committed to graduating from high school
Want support in developing a post-high school career plans
Are in 10th grade
Demonstrate minimum employability and academic skills
Meet program eligibility
When:
Youth will participate in Bridges to the Future for up to 2 years to prepare for life
after high school. The following activities and experiences will build on each other:
STEAM career field video project where you can earn $250 in just two weeks
Summer work experience the summer in between your junior and senior years
Monthly meetings and activities with your PA CareerLink Workforce Specialist
throughout your junior yearJob shadows, Summer work experience, internship or your own job before your senior year
Monthly meetings and activities with your PA CareerLink Workforce Specialist
throughout your senior yearPlacement assistance after high school graduation
Up to 1 year of follow up to make your transition successful
For more information and an application, please stop in at the guidance office.
Selective Service System
The Selective Service now accepts early submission of registration information by 17-year old men, who will then be automatically registered when they turn 18. Under Federal law, virtually all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration is required to qualify for student loans and grants, job training and Federal employment. Under early submission, men 17 years and 3 months old can register, and the Agency holds their registration information and automatically enters their data into the system when they turn 18. The fastest way to register is online at www.sss.gov.
"YES to the Future"
If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, are not attending school, but are ready to...
Explore your interests and skills
Learn about new employment, education and training opportunities
Set goals and plan your career path
Be issued a work permit that is valid until the age of 18.
Online resource that lists job openings for individuals with disabilities.