CAREER DEVELOPMENT LINKS:

Campbell University Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise Summer Program-June 14-17
If you are a rising sophomore, junior or senior, who owns or would like to own your own business, this might be the perfect summer program for them.  Cost of the program is $199.00, which covers housing, meals, and program materials.  If you are interested, you can contact Mrs. Pam Steels at (910) 893-1410 or Dr. Derek Yonai via email at yonaid@campbell.edu .

Job and Career Resources (Posted March 22, 2009; Word)

Bureau of Labor Statistics      
What do you like?  http://www.bls.gov/k12/

"College Applicants Beware-Your Facebook Page is Showing" article from The Wall Street Journal , 9/18/08 (PDF)

Business Alliance at Leesville Road High School provides advice, contacts and services to students regarding career activities/events. 

Career and Technical Education Exams

·       ASVAB is given to any student who may be interested in going into the military.

·       VOCATS is given to all students that take CTE courses, as their final exam.  

Career Websites

·      College Foundation-helps you plan, apply, and pay for college at: www.cfnc.org

·       Futures for Kids website is an online career exploration tool that connects to high school students: http://www.f4k.org/

·       N. C. Employment Security Commission: www.ncesc.com/  

·       Career Choices in NC includes career self-assessments, career profiles, training choices, resumes, cover letters, and job seeking/keeping skills.  Copies of the newspaper are located in the Career Center and available online: www.ncsoicc.org.

Colleges/Universities/Community Colleges

College-Career-Military Calendar Visits (April 19, 2009 Update)

College Comparison Worksheet (Posted 9/21/08; PDF)

College Board:  Contains information on College Board testing, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships: www.collegeboard.com

Peterson's:  Search colleges by GPA, tuition, sports, and more: www.petersons.com  

NC Community Colleges: www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/  

NC Private Colleges and Universities: www.ncicu.org

NC Public Colleges and Universities: http://northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/profiles/current.htm

University Minimum Course Requirements for NC Student Admission:  http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info/mcr.htm

Employment Websites

·       N. C. Employment Security Commission: www.ncesc.com/  

·       The Financial Aid Program sponsored by the Wake County Public School System is available at Leesville Road High School.  This program is designed to help students and their parents locate financial aid for post secondary education.  If you or your parents have questions regarding financial aid, and/or completing the FAFSA, please contact Student Services at

870-4260 to make an appointment with LRHS Financial Aid Advisor, Ann Humphrey. 

·       The FAFSA form is available on the web: www.fafsa.ed.gov  (FREE APPLICATION FEDERAL STUDENT AID FORM)

Military Opportunities

Students (especially juniors) that are interested in attending a military academy after graduation should see Mrs. Canada, Career Development Coordinator in the Career Center, for additional information: Unites States Air Force - www.AFA.edu United States Coast Guard - www.CGA.edu United State Merchant Marine Academy - www.USMMA.edu United States Military Academy - www.USMA.edu
United State Naval Academy * ROTC INFORMATION :  www.GOARMY.com www.NROTC.navy.mil www.AFROTC.com

Are you thinking about a career in the military?  For information on opportunities in the military, refer to the information below:  

·       Armed Services Visits at LRHS (PDF; updated 3/1/09)

·       Branch Contact Information:  

Air Force: www.af.mil/

Army:  www.army.mil/

Army National Guard: www.1800goguard.com  

Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil/

Marines:  www.usmc.mil/

Navy:  www.navy.mil/

·       Military Career Guides online:
www.militarycareers.com  
www.careersinthemilitary.com

Part-Time Jobs

Click here for Part-Time Job Listings (May 6, 2009 Update; Excel)

Advanced Seating and Mobility (Job Description (PDF) / Application (Word)) (Posted 5/6/09)

YMCA Application (Word/PDF)

“Interview Fridays” will be conducted on all Fridays that we are in school. There will be an employer interviewing on campus every Friday for part-time jobs in the Raleigh area. The interviews will take place between 11:00-12:30. Please sign up in the Career Center with Mrs. Canada, Career Development Coordinator if you are interested. Remember to dress to impress! If students have additional questions, please see Mrs. Canada.

Interviews

Check back soon for updates...

Vocational Rehabilitation Services for NC:  Services for students who have disabilities: dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/  

Gwen. T. Canada, M.Ed. 
Career Development Coordinator
Leesville Road High School
8409 Leesville Road
Raleigh, NC  27613
Phone:  919-870-4263   Fax:  919-518-0114
gcanada@wcpss.net
Career Center website:   http://www.leesville.org/Departments/guidance_dept/Career_Center_Services/index.htm