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Career Readiness
Navigating life after high school can be stressful and it can be difficult to know where to start! At Summit we have wonderful supports in place to give parents/guardians and students the resources they need to plan for the future!
The World of Work
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Career Readiness
- Oregon CIS
- Joining the Military
- US Bureau of Labor & Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): It's My Life! A Guide to Alternatives After High School
- Roadtrip Nation
- Career & Employment Assessments
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Students interested in a Job Shadow should ask people in their network (relatives, neighbors, teachers) for their ideas and help in getting an experience set-up. Often initial job shadows are just following someone you know around for an hour to see what they do in a day! If you can't find an exact match to your interests, be open to learning opportunities that are related, such as volunteering or even watching Career Videos from CareerOneStop. You can also participate in a small-group career exploration with PWA, such as Career Days or Career Mentorships, which can lead to job shadows. Need more help? Reach out to your Advisor!
Here are some local resources to help launch your job search as well as some cool opportunities for youth!