| As it is with college planning, it is never too early to begin researching different career fields and their requirements. Franklinton High School is proud of the diverse selection of vocational classes we offer to prepare our students for their future vocations and careers. Additionally the counselors in the guidance department work with students, individually and in small groups, to identify their goals and develop plans for reaching them. Starting in the 9th grade and continuing until graduation, their respective counselors annually discuss career possibilites and the steps they need to take them to reach them. Once again the internet is a great place to start the research process. Many sources are available to help research careers. These include libraries, career information guides,the internet, school counselors, career development coordinators, career conferences, and many other resources. Please feel free to talk with your school counselors or career technical educational facilitator in Guidance Department. Below are some websites that students may find helpful as they begin their exploration. America's Career Infonet www.acinet.org This explores outlooks and trends for all types of careers. It provides information about training required for jobs and the earnings potential for specific occupations by state. You can use the library at this site to explore your career interests, assess your skills, and link to other career exploration sites. The Occupational Information Network www.doleta.gov/programs/onet O*Net database identifies and describes the key components of modern occupations. It provides the latest information needed for effective training, education, counseling, and employment of workers. Mapping your future wwww.myfuture.com Career planning and financial aid information for students and families from agencies linked to the Federal Family Education Loan Program. Bridges www.bridges.com This is an informative site on careers, educational requirements, with a quick and easy assessment tool. College Foundation of North Carolina wwww. cfnc.org This site allows students to make smart decisions as they plan for a college or career. It is a very interactive site. Other helpful websites are: Career city www.careercity.com Career Magazine www.caremag.com Career Builder www.careerbuilder.com Career Resource Center www.careers.org Future for Kids www.f4k.org Please stay tuned for more upcoming Career Information !!!!! |
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