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| September |
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- Make an appointment with the Career Counselor.
- Review and Update Portfolio.
- Attend Presentations on Apprenticeships.
- Research companies using materials in the Career Center.
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| October |
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- Continue with the activities of September.
- Attend a college presentation just in case you change your mind about college!
- Update your resume and submit a copy to your guidance counselor.
- Use your planner to write information to keep you on track.
- Check the job board weekly for new job postings.
- Continue to update your portfolio.
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| November |
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- Continue with the list for October.
- Attend seminars in the Career Center on:
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Completing a job application
- Writing a cover letter
- Writing a resume that "sells" you
- Research companies where you would like to work.
- Continue to update your portfolio.
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| December |
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- Use your winter break to submit applications for work.
- Pick up a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the federal form necessary to secure financial aid at most
colleges. Even if you aren't sure about going to college, this will help just in case you change your mind. With your parents, complete the form and mail it as soon after January 1 as possible.
- Continue to update your portfolio.
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| January |
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- Listen for announcements about upcoming events for potential employers on campus, apprenticeship programs, firefighter programs, volunteer opportunities, etc.
- Sign up to attend the "Job Shadow" day on February 2nd.
- Mail the FAFSA form as soon as possible after January 1.
- Continue to update your portfolio.
- If you haven't made an appointment with the Career Counselor, this is the time to see what resources are available to assist you in planning for post secondary.
- What type of career are you looking for? Does that fit with the interest inventories you have taken in the past?
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| February |
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- Continue to do your best in school as potential employers may ask about your grades!
- Continue to update your portfolio.
- Participate in National Job Shadow Day.
- Visit the Career Center often.
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| March |
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- Continue with February activities.
- Make sure you don't forget deadlines for possible employment.
- Update your portfolio.
- Attend seminars in the Career Center on:
- Completing a job application
- Writing a cover letter
- Writing a resume that "sells" you
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| April |
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- This is the month to secure employment. Many employers will allow part-time hours to finish school before scheduling for additional hours. use Spring Break to look for a job!
- Attend a Career Fair in the community or on campus.
- Update your portfolio.
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| May |
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- Continue to do your best academic work even though you are getting "senioritis"!
- Have you located employment? If not, continue to check in with the Career Center for assistance!
- Updating your portfolio is essential!
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| June |
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- Enjoy!
- Reflect upon where you have been and your excitement for the future ahead of you!
- Good Luck!
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