Careers
In
FCS
Steps to Charting Your Career Path
in Middle School
1. Think about...
*what problem do you want to solve?
*what do you enjoy doing?
2. Take a Career Interest Survey
www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
www.educationplanner.org/students/career-planning/index.shtml
3. Talk with your middle school's Career Development Coordinator to help you:
*visit the work site of a career your are interested in
www.wcpss.net/Page/190
*connect you with a mentor in that career
*review the educational requirements needed for that career
https://universityhq.org/degrees/
*help you make a plan for what high school to attend
webarchive.wcpss.net/school-directory/high.html
* help you make a plan of what courses to take to obtain credentials in that field while in high school.
www.wcpss.net/Page/75
4. Review your plans with your parents.
5. Put together a resume and begin looking for jobs you can do after turning age 14 or 15 (with a worker's permit) that will give you experience to lead into your intended career.
https://resumegenius.com/resume-templates
https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/youth-employment-rules
6. Start practicing your interview skills
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKeLKxJOf4w
7. Get your job that will lead to a career!
Community College Helps for a Job/Career Search
Wake Tech
www.waketech.edu/student-services/careers-employment/student-alumni-resources/student-alumni-resources/tools
Johnston Community College
www.johnstoncc.edu/career-services/
Nash Community College
www.nashcc.edu/campus-life/student-resources/career-center
Wake Tech
www.waketech.edu/student-services/careers-employment/student-alumni-resources/student-alumni-resources/tools
Johnston Community College
www.johnstoncc.edu/career-services/
Nash Community College
www.nashcc.edu/campus-life/student-resources/career-center