Jacoba Foxx Colleen Parks
School-to-Work Liaison Career Center Specialist
Colleen Parks - Career Information Specialist- 663-8117 ext. 114
parks.c@mail.wsd.wednet.edu
Cobi Foxx - School to Work Liaison - 663-8117 ext. 731
Career Center Hours: 8:00 - 3:30 daily
**Look for upcoming events in the Principal's Weekly email,
(for those who have online access for grades etc).
Panther Paws, weekly bulletin on Mondays, daily announcements, Harle Information television at the intersection of English & Social Studies, & Counseling website, all provide information.
Seniors~Money Book $$ * Junior/Senior Essentials * Scholarships*CP help for all grades
"Getting Linked--A Career 'Show and Tell' Series"
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What is this college / career fair about? Click on logo box to the left |
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What is this career series about?
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Who will be the community guests for the Getting Linked Series? Click on logo box to the left |
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What type of information will students learn from the community guests? Click on logo box to the left |
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Community Guest Information Station
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"Lunch Bunch" College Visitation Series and Junior Preview Dates 2012
Lunch Bunch is an opportunity to visit with college and career representatives during your lunch time.
Unless advertised otherwise, all will occur in the Career Center.
Generally there is one college visit per year from the colleges.
In 2009 we held a Worlds Fair--A College and Career Fair on a trial basis.
Back by popular demand--a Career and College Fair is scheduled to take place the fall of 2012!
Remember to watch the Principals Weekly email, weekly bulletin, weekly announcements, bulletin boards,
Harle Information Station, hall sign sign for information!
PSAT * PLAN * ASVAB * SAT * ACT
Community Service and Current Job Opportunities
Found in the WHITE binders to your left as you enter the Career Center
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Other Resources To Find Jobs:
The Wenatchee World Onlin: Wenatchee World Jobs
Worksource Online: Worksource Jobs
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Applying for a Food Services job? Need a Food Handler's permit?
Click on: Food Handler Test Preparation and Online Test
Finding Your Place In...
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.?
Knowing your Career Cluster or Pathway may be beneficial in researching your career.
Look to New Career Cluster Programs of Study
or to WOIS for answers!
Fall - 2011
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Mentorship Program
Is your student 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 NINE positions for the students to apply for -- Registered Nurse (2), Medical Assistant (2), Radiology Tech., Medical Lab Tech., Physical Therapy Aide, Ophthalmology Tech., Spanish Interpreter.
A student spends ten hours with a WVMC health care mentor at WVMC facilities. This occurs outside of school hours. They will get hands-on experience, seeing first-hand what the health provider does on a day to day basis.
Look for upcoming related notices through the Career Center, Health Occupations, WHS bulletin!!
Job Shadows
JUNIORS OR SENIORS... Thinking about a Career?
Set up your Job Shadow today!
Mrs. Cobi Foxx has many Job Shadow contacts available throughout our community. Please find Mrs. Foxx in room 340 or contact at 663-8117 ext. 731.
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.
Due to economic conditions the program was cancelled for 2010.
Come into the Career Center and ask for the Project Hope Internship Info Packet.
If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail
Colleen Parks parks.c@mail.wsd.wednet.edu. Thank you!
Last Update March 16, 2012
