Preparing for a Future Career...or How to Figure Out What You Want To Be When You Grow Up

Jennie Madden, Career Internship (AHS-CDO-IRHS)

jmadden@amphi.com 

• Take classes that support your interests (electives, Career & Technical Education, JTED)
• Take an Internship Class! Gain weekly experience in a potential career
  • Career Internship for Seniors
  • Internship 101 & 102 for Juniors and Seniors (honors classes)
  • CTE courses often offer internship opportunities
• Join clubs at school related to an area of interest (Art, Fashion, Environmental, World Language, Medical, Leadership, etc.)
• Volunteer! Willingly and regularly...something that makes you feel good and do it more than once...make a commitment to learn about the organization and who they serve and how YOU can make an impact
• Churches: projects/classrooms/nursery/production/music
• Non-profits: attend meetings, participate (for example: walk dogs), involve other students, raise funds, etc.
• Create your own (help out older neighbors, visit homebound students, tutor, etc.)
• Look for an ongoing internship, aka 'job shadow', in an area you are interested in as a career
• Use your friend & family network to start your search
• Ask acquaintances (school, church, sports, doctor/dentist offices, etc.) for help.  Make a list and start calling to ask if the organization would be willing to have a student volunteer
• Know your availability (weekly schedule)
• Determine how long you want to commit: summer, one semester, year-round, etc.
• Look for a part-time job that might provide career experience, or at least insight into the field
  • Interested in fashion design? Apply at a retailer that sells clothes; be picky.
  • Interested in owning your own restaurant? Apply at a locally-owned restaurant.
  • Interested in finances? Apply at an insurance company, or a bank or credit union once you're 18.
  • Interested in firefighting? Get lifeguard certified and work at a pool
  • Want to work for yourself? Apply at an insurance company, real estate office, or any locally-owned business.

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