Career Center Staff:
Colleen Parks - Career Information Specialist- 663-8117 ext. 114
parks.c@mail.wsd.wednet.edu
Angie Knudtson - School to Work Liaison - 665-8735
knudtson.a@mail.wsd.wednet.edu
Career Center Hours: 7:00 - 4:00 daily
WHS World's Fair~
A College and Career Fair!
This event was a huge success and we would like to thank some of our amazing supporters:
All of our local community business members who attended
All college respresentatives who attended
Student Volunteers
WHS Staff support - so many people stepped up to assist with every aspect of this event!
The Goodlife Magazine - providing free advertising
Local Radio Stations - providing free advertising
WHS Custodians
Thank you! You are appreciated!!
The College and Career Fair Comittee
The World of Work
Where am I going after high school? Who am I? Am I going to a Community College, University, Vocational College, Tech School or straight to work? How can I study for SAT, ACT, ASVAB, CLEP, etc.?
Look at WOIS for answers!
Fall - 2009
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Mentorship Presentation
If your student is interested in a Healthcare Career, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of! WVMC
offers mentorship opportunities in many of their departments. This year, there are eight positions for the students
to apply for, from Registered Nurse to Interpreter. This particular mentorship opportunity is 10 hours a student can spend
with a healthcare mentor which takes place outside of school hours, at WVMC, and will be completed between October 30th and December 3rd. They will get hands-on experience in a career of interest and see first hand what a person does on a day to day basis. Please
mark your calendars for the following dates:
Week of October 12th Students interview with mentor October 19th Students notified of selections October 29th MANDATORY student orientation
Conference Room A WVMC
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch served)
October 30 - December 3 Mentoring
10 hrs - ideally in 2 hr blocks
December 4th Reception & Presentations
Conference Room A WVMC
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (light lunch served)
Parents Please Come!
Job Shadows
JUNIORS OR SENIORS... Thinking about a Career? Set up your Job Shadow appointment today!
Links to Washington State Apprenticeship Opportunities
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:
Internships - PROJECT H.O.P.E.
(Project H.O.P.E. is a paid summer internship for Jr/Sr pursuing careers in medical field)
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"LUNCH BUNCH" College Visitations
The Money Book $$ * Senior Essentials * Scholarships
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Look in the WHITE binders labeled: Community Service or Current Job Openings
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OTHER RESOURCES TO FIND JOBS:
The Wenatchee World Online: Wenatchee World Jobs
Worksource Online: Worksource Jobs
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Applying for a Food Services job? Need a Food Handler's permit? Mrs. Sears, in the Vocational Department, is available to
administer the Food Handler's Test by request to WHS Students or Staff ONLY. Please contact her to set up a time! Also, to study
for the test, please go the link below to download the Washington State Food & Beverage Worker's Manual: (you will go to the
main page and then just click on the "Food Worker Information Here" link.)
Washington State Food & Beverage Worker's Manual
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**Senior parents please sign up to receive eNews each week! This will keep you in touch with the happenings of Seniors. (contact marantos.j@mail.wsd.wednet.edu)**
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If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail
Angie Knudtson knudtson.a@mail.wsd.wednet.edu or
Colleen Parks parks.c@mail.wsd.wednet.edu. Thank you!
Last Update November 6, 2009