contact:   Mrs. Teri Lerch - Career Counselor Mr. Todd Crouse - School to Work Counselor 252-1551 ext. 6648 252-1551 ext. 6271   tlerch@eyork.k12.pa.us tcrouse@eyork.k12.pa.us
NEWS! - Schools will be visiting! Here is the current list. Take this opportunity to meet representatives from various colleges/universities.
Self Knowledge Educational/Occupational Education Career Planning Understanding how personal strengths and weaknesses, interests, lifestyle choices and abilities enter into career selection. Understanding the relationship between educational achievement and career planning.> Skills to make decisions. Skills in career planning . Understanding male/female roles in the workplace. Understanding the interrelationship of life roles.         Eastern High School Career Development Opportunities:       1. CHOICES(9-12): Computer software program for all Eastern students. Provides interest surveys and skills surveys. Gives information on occupations and school, plus a whole lot more.   2. JOB SHADOW (9-12): An opportunity to shadow a career of your choice for a few hours or the whole day   3. MENTOR PROGRAM (11-12): A long-term job shadow for 18-20 hours over several weeks. The mentor site must match your career objective.   4. SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PROGRAM (12): A unique plan of education designed to connect classroom learning with supervised   5. ADVANCED SKILLS CENTER (12): As part of the School-to-Career program, seniors may obtain free training in welding, machining, repair technology, information technology, auto CAD, nursing assistant, and allied health.   6. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (11-12): A once a week career exploration program for juniors and seniors who are unsure of their career direction.   7. Y.E.S. (YORK EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS) (12): A course designed to teach employability skills necessary to gain and keep employment in all career areas.   8. YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (9-12): For students entering grades 9.10, or 11. This school is designed for students who plan to purse a career in a technical trade.   Early release from high school, school visits AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!!!
Graduation Project
Future Trends:
*60% of high school students will work in jobs that currently do not exist.
*90% of jobs in the year 2005 will require knowledge of a computer.
*85% of future jobs will require training beyond high school.
*65% of future jobs will require some college but less than a 4-year degree.
*The average adult changes jobs 7 times and changes careers 3 times over his or her work life.
*The new work force will work predominantly in small companies (25 employees or less).
Helpful Links:
Collegeboard.com's Career Browser
CareerInfoNet
Mapping Your Future
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