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.
Recent Posts
Manufacturing Day 2021
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Welcome to Virtual Manufacturing Day 2021 James City County and WJCC Schools!
James City County and WJCC Schools Virtual Manufacturing Day 2021 are proud to introduce programming for their 8th annual Manufacturing Day.
Kate Sipes, Assistant Director of Economic Development for James City County and Sherri Thrift, Career Coach with WJCC Schools explain what Manufacturing Day is, why it matters and how you can explore manufacturing careers in James City County. Make sure to view the other videos in this series with Printpack, Anheuser-Busch and Greystone, all located in James City County. -
Printpack Interview: James City County and WJCC Schools Virtual Manufacturing Day 2021
Join us as we celebrate the James City County/WJCC Schools 8th Annual Manufacturing Day! Printpack is a leader in developing packaging for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. You’ve likely used a Printpack product if you ever had a fruit or applesauce cup, or eaten a bag of chips or cookies. Take a look and find out about career paths at Printpack, education needed, skills and experience important in manufacturing, and much more!
Manufacturing Day is an initiative of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence designed to provide high school outreach to foster an interest in manufacturing careers and to help to develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. -
Anheuser-Busch Inc. Interview: James City County and WJCC Schools Virtual Manufacturing Day 2021
Join us as we celebrate the James City County/WJCC Schools 8th Annual Manufacturing Day! Anheuser-Busch is a global leader in the beverage industry and has been in the Williamsburg community for almost 50 years! Take a look at this video and find out about career paths at Anheuser-Busch, education needed, skills and experience important in manufacturing, and much more!
Manufacturing Day is an initiative of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence designed to provide high school outreach to foster an interest in manufacturing careers and to help to develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. -
Greystone, Inc. Interview: James City County and WJCC Schools Virtual Manufacturing Day 2021
Join us as we celebrate the James City County/WJCC Schools 8th Annual Manufacturing Day! Greystone is a global leader in the production of high-volume precision machine and plated components for the automotive, aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Take a look at this video and find out about career paths at Greystone, education needed, skills and experience important in manufacturing, and much more!
Manufacturing Day is an initiative of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence designed to provide high school outreach to foster an interest in manufacturing careers and to help to develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs.
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.
