SERVICES FROM THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, MRS. CANADA
School-to-Career prepares students to make knowledgeable career choices. STC links the business community to students in order to help them make a real-world connection and informed decisions for post high school planning. The STC mission is to graduate our future leaders as college, career, and citizenship ready. The Leesville Road High School Career Development Coordinator, Gwen Canada (gcanada@wcpss.net) works within STC to infuse relevant and realistic experiences into classroom curriculum by providing special events throughout the year. If students would like to attend events sponsored by Career Services, please follow the guidelines below:
(1) Everyone must make a Signup Genius Account prior to signing up for an event. Students should use their school e-mail address, if possible.
(2) Students should always put their first period teacher of the day, when signing up for an event.
(3) Students will receive a reminder e-mail on the day before the event; and also receive a (paper) pass from your first period teacher of the day, on the day of the event.
(4) Students should sign up for Career Events, College Visits, and Military Events on the SignUp Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45abad28a13-signup6.
(1) Everyone must make a Signup Genius Account prior to signing up for an event. Students should use their school e-mail address, if possible.
(2) Students should always put their first period teacher of the day, when signing up for an event.
(3) Students will receive a reminder e-mail on the day before the event; and also receive a (paper) pass from your first period teacher of the day, on the day of the event.
(4) Students should sign up for Career Events, College Visits, and Military Events on the SignUp Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45abad28a13-signup6.
CAREER CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES
Rising juniors and seniors should consider a CTE Internship, at Leesville. An internship is an experience in which a high school student takes a responsible role as a worker in a company or organization and then reflects on the experience. The Internship Program is a supplement to formal classroom instruction. Its intent is to significantly add to the vitality of the instructional program and to impact the courses that a student has taken or will take. A student must complete 135 hours (1 credit) to complete an internship. To find out more about this awesome leadership opportunity, you should sign up on the Career Services SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45abad28a13-signup6; to attend one information meeting. You can also contact Mrs. Canada, in the Career Center, Room 102, 919.870.4250, ext. 24557, or gcanada@wcpss.net.
CTE Internship Interest Meetings - Career Center, Room 102:
01/24/2020 (Fri. 10:30AM - 11:00AM)
01/24/2020 (Fri. 12:15PM - 12:45AM)
01/31/2020 (Fri. 10:30AM - 11:00AM)
01/31/2020 (Fri. 12:15PM - 12:45PM)
CTE Internship Interest Meetings - Career Center, Room 102:
01/24/2020 (Fri. 10:30AM - 11:00AM)
01/24/2020 (Fri. 12:15PM - 12:45AM)
01/31/2020 (Fri. 10:30AM - 11:00AM)
01/31/2020 (Fri. 12:15PM - 12:45PM)
ACE Mentor Program 2019-2020
Students, are you interested in a career in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering? If so, you may want to consider participating the the ACE Mentor Program offered to WCPSS high school students. Students may sign up each fall.
The ACE mentor program is a national program that is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping. Led by mentors. Driven by you. As a participant, you’ll join a team of other students led by adult mentors who are practicing industry professionals. ACE isn’t about merely describing specific professions, it’s about immersing you in the profession by engaging you in actual building projects. These can range from new schools and mixed-use developments to amphitheaters and temporary housing for movie stars on location.
What to expect. You’ll visit professional offices, job sites and other relevant locations. You’ll discuss the same issues, and perform the same tasks, as if you worked in the industry. ACE gives you a practical hands-on view of how abstract concepts get transformed into the buildings that make up our everyday reality. To read about the program and register check out this website: www.acementor.org
Registration occurs in the fall of each year. On the website site select “Student.” If you want to register, click “New Student Registration” under the student section. Students need to sign up in advance of the interest meeting held each fall by going to the ACE web site, www.acementor.org. Click on "Student", then click on "New Student Registration". The ACE mentor program meets throughout the Fall and Spring semesters every other Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at sites throughout Wake County. You must be prepared to attend all sessions to participate, and you must provide your own transportation. This program is not affiliated with WCPSS, the information is provided as a courtesy to students.
Students, are you interested in a career in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering? If so, you may want to consider participating the the ACE Mentor Program offered to WCPSS high school students. Students may sign up each fall.
The ACE mentor program is a national program that is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping. Led by mentors. Driven by you. As a participant, you’ll join a team of other students led by adult mentors who are practicing industry professionals. ACE isn’t about merely describing specific professions, it’s about immersing you in the profession by engaging you in actual building projects. These can range from new schools and mixed-use developments to amphitheaters and temporary housing for movie stars on location.
What to expect. You’ll visit professional offices, job sites and other relevant locations. You’ll discuss the same issues, and perform the same tasks, as if you worked in the industry. ACE gives you a practical hands-on view of how abstract concepts get transformed into the buildings that make up our everyday reality. To read about the program and register check out this website: www.acementor.org
Registration occurs in the fall of each year. On the website site select “Student.” If you want to register, click “New Student Registration” under the student section. Students need to sign up in advance of the interest meeting held each fall by going to the ACE web site, www.acementor.org. Click on "Student", then click on "New Student Registration". The ACE mentor program meets throughout the Fall and Spring semesters every other Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at sites throughout Wake County. You must be prepared to attend all sessions to participate, and you must provide your own transportation. This program is not affiliated with WCPSS, the information is provided as a courtesy to students.
