College & Career Readiness
What are you going to do after high school?
This is perhaps the most-asked question of high school students. It’s okay if you don’t know! WJCC Schools hopes that by exploring the links under Career Exploration, High School Planning, and Post-High School Planning, your dreams and aspirations will become clearer, as well as the steps to get there.
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High School Planning
Post High School Planning
Military Exploration & Planning
Students interested in one of the five military academies should start the application process in their junior year. Students interested in enlisting in the military should research each branch, speak to a recruiter and take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
Merchant Marines
Merchant Marines Resources
National Guard
National Guard Resources
Air National Guard
Air National Guard Resources
Entering the Workforce
Before heading out into the world of work, you need to make sure you are prepared! Also learn about the interview and soft skills needed to land the perfect job, and discover career opportunities you might be interested in.
Click here to find information on completing job applications, resumes, and cover letters.
Gap Year Exploration & Planning
A “gap year” is a period of time, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between high school and further education that often includes travel, volunteering, study, an internship or work. Links to help you plan your gap year include:
Career Exploration
Before you can determine what career you want to pursue, you need to discover who you are. One way to do that is through skill and interest assessments. Researching careers, including the education needed, position duties, job outlook, etc. can also help you in that decision.
