Parent Information Night

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Parent Information Night

• 11/25/08
• BCHS Career Center

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The Career Counselor Can.
H.E.L.P.
To
Hire
Educate
Learn
Practice and Plan
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Getting HIRED while still in high school is a
challenge. The Career Counselor provides
opportunities to ..

• Learn Job Search Options
• Write a Student Focused Resume
• Practice Interviewing Skills
• Develop Workplace Ethic and Skills

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EDUCATING students about the world of work,
careers and their community prepares them for
the realities they will face in the future.
ducate
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• Career Center Courses
• Work Experience
• Independent Study
• Internship
• Service Learning-Community
• Service Learning-School Based

Helping
Learning
Appreciating
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The Career Center provides resources and
interactive programs for students to LEARN about
themselves and EXPLORE career options
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• BCHS Career Center Online
• Bristol Public Schools
• Our schools
• BCHS
• Career Center
• Field Trips
• Career Exposure
• Post-Secondary Options
• BRIDGES online Career College Planner
• www.bridges.com
• School ID 10000631
• School Password bristolc
• Career Center Resources
• Career Profiles Print Series
• College Majors
• College Profiles

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Career Center Learning in Action
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Going from What to Where Post-Secondary Planning

• Choosing a CLUSTER and a PATHWAY
• Choosing a major or area of preferred study
• Use learning style, environment preferences,
  interests and skills to CREATE a FIRST LIST
• Research using the College Search Worksheets
• Research financial aide options
• Consult with your counselor
• Visit
• Apply