On Day 5, the Career Center will send out a brief email summary of current opportunities, reminders, and useful info for students.  The following information was emailed to all students on October 28.  Please encourage your student to check their email *daily* for these and other great opportunities.

Career Spotlight 

The automotive industry comprises a wide range of careers in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and repair of motor vehicles.

Right out of High School:  Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics   OR   Auto Body and Glass Repairers

Even more Auto options:  15 Auto Careers to Explore

STEM Focused: Industrial ENGINEER or  Industrial DESIGNER

Green Jobs in the Auto Industry:  Careers in Electric Vehicles

Career Exploration

WORKFORCE NOW CAREER FAIR – November 2nd, 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Wyndham in York

This Fair is for York County juniors and seniors looking to start a career right after high school.  Local businesses and employers in construction, masonry, excavation, HVAC, and more will be in attendance and looking to connect with you.  Juniors and Seniors who wish to attend will be taken by SWHS bus to the fair on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd.  Interested students must hand in a permission slip to Mrs. Berkeible by Monday, October 31.  Stop by the Counseling Office TODAY to pick up a flyer with more info and a permission slip!

UPMC HEALTH CAREERS NIGHT – November 2nd, 6 – 8 PM, UPMC Outpatient Center, Mechanicsburg

Open to students (and their parents) who are considering a career in the Health field.  15+ health care departments will be represented, as well as local colleges and universities with health care majors.  See the UPMC Health Careers Nightfor more details and to register.

Pre Apprenticeship Programs

Student Banker Apprenticeship Program (Sponsored by People’s Bank). 12th grade only. Deadline approaching – October 31 – See Mrs. Berkebile ASAP

• Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 and strong interest in business/finance/banking.
• Eight, daytime sessions (January 2023 – May 2023).  Some sessions virtual, some on site @ the bank.
• Must provide your own transportation.
• This experience will help Seniors learn about the banking industry, develop their resumes, explore possible career opportunities, and collaborate with PeoplesBank professionals.
• If interested, email Mrs. Berkebile to set up an appointment.

Local Job Listings

Giant Foods (Baltimore Street) – Visit giantfoodstores.com, scroll down to the bottom, and click on “Careers,”

Sign of the Horse – Recent increase to hourly wage!  Free meal with each shift.  Dishwasher needed ASAP.    Minimum age: 16.  Pick up an application at Sign of the Horse ( 979 York Street). Ask for Kari.

College Bound Info

Seniors – Early Decision and Early Action deadlines are just around the corner (usually Nov 1 and Nov 15).  Students applying Regular Decision should also be working in earnest to get everything submitted as early as possible.  We know this is a stressful time of year!  Take a breath, make a list, and stay in communication with your counselor.  You can do it!

Juniors ONLY – LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

• WHEN: November 4th, 9 AM
• WHERE: Counseling Office
• Eligibility: High school junior who excels academically, displays leadership qualities, and has financial need  Lenfest FAQs
• Registration:  Click here

All students: 

NCAA College Athletics & Recruiting Seminar – Wednesday, November 30th, 7:00 PM, SWHS Auditorium

Open to parents and students.  Learn about athletic scholarships and the college recruiting process.  Speaker: Mr. Rick Wire from Dynamite Sports will present this one-hour seminar entitled “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete”

Next Week’s 5th period College Visits 

Tuesday, November 1 – West Virginia University – WVU

Wednesday, November 2 – Marywood University

Sign up: College Visit Google Form.  All visits are held during 5th period in the Counseling Office.

Recent Scholarships Posted 

United Steelworkers Scholarship

H.O.P.E. / Jeanette Cartwright Memorial Scholarship

Lenfest Scholarship Info (Juniors Only)

Details about the scholarships above have been emailed to students AND posted to SWHS scholarship blog: https://swguidance.edublogs.org/

On Day 5, the Career Center sends out a brief email summary of current opportunities, reminders, and useful info for students.  The information below was emailed to all students on October 13. 

Career Spotlight

In honor of National Manufacturing Week, we salute just a few of the dozens of great jobs in the manufacturing industry:

• Laborers/Material Movers
• Assemblers and Fabricators
• Machinists/Tool and Die Makers
• Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
• Manufacturing/Industrial Engineers

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Student Banker Apprenticeship Program (Sponsored by People’s Bank).  12th grade only.

• Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 and strong interest in business/finance/banking.
• Eight, daytime sessions (January 2023 – May 2023).  Some sessions virtual, some on site @ the bank.
• Must provide your own transportation.
• This experience will help Seniors learn about the banking industry, develop their resumes, explore possible career opportunities, and collaborate with PeoplesBank professionals.
• If interested, email Mrs. Berkebile to set up an appointment.

New Job Listings

Sign of the Horse  – Dishwasher needed

• afternoons and evenings
• flexible schedule
• hourly wage + tips
• Minimum age = 16

If interested, stop by Sign of the Horse to pick up an application ( 979 York Street).  Ask for Kari.

College Bound Info

Seniors: 

• Now is the time to complete college applications.  Early decision deadlines can be as early as November 1.  Even if you are considering applying regular decision, submitting earlier is better.  Get on college websites and/or the Common Application and work on your applications a little bit each day.
• The FAFSA opened October 1st!  If you are planning on ANY higher education that charges tuition (college, university, community college, tech school, anything!) you will need to fill out the FAFSA this Fall.  Plan to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible:  www.fafsa.gov  Quick Intro to the FAFSA:How to Fill out the FAFSA

Next Week’s 5th period College Visits 

10/18 Lebanon Valley College

10/19 Elizabethtown College

10/20  Kutztown University

Visits are held in the counseling office during 5th period.  If interested, please fill out this google form

On Day 5, the Career Center sends out a brief email summary of current opportunities to all High school students and staff. October 3rd’s email:

Career Spotlight
October 3 is “National Techies Day!” Celebrate by learning more about careers in Computer Information Technology: computer programmers, software designers, network analysts, web developers…there are SO many excellent jobs in the computer IT field. Check it out: Computers and IT Careers

Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Electrician Pre-Apprentice Program (Sponsored by York Electrical Institute & YCAL) 11th and 12th graders
Six, daytime sessions (Jan. 2023 – May 2023).
Topics covered: Electrical and Construction Safety, Component Installation, Wiring, Reading Blueprints/schematics, Conduit Bending, Employability Skills.
Must provide own transportation.
Students completing the pre-apprenticeship will be given an interview for the full apprenticeship program at York Electrical (1st year apprenticeships start at $26K per year, right out of high school. Increase of almost $8K per year for the next 5 years – no tuition costs, no debt)
If interested, email Mrs. Berkebile to set up an appointment.

Student Banker Apprenticeship Program (Sponsored by People’s Bank).12th grade only.

Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 and strong interest in business/finance/banking.
Eight, daytime sessions (January 2023 – May 2023). Some sessions virtual, some on site @ the bank.
Must provide own transportation.
This experience will help Seniors learn about the banking industry, develop their resumes, explore possible career opportunities, and collaborate with PeoplesBank professionals.
If interested, email Mrs. Berkebile to set up an appointment.

New Job Listings

Jersey Mike’s – Looking for new crew members at the Hanover location. Starting at $12.50/hr (plus tips). Applicants must be 14 or older (preference given to students 16 and older.) Apply online: https://harri.com/Jersey-Mikes-Hanover

Ninja Logic is looking for responsible, enthusiastic, hard working individuals who enjoy being active and working with kids! Ninja coaches are responsible for leading small group instruction on obstacles & ninja courses, overseeing safety, and helping kids develop work ethic, motor skills, listening skills, confidence, strength & more! Experience & knowledge in the sport of youth ninja warrior is a plus but not required (we train all staff members when joining us). Immediate openings with part-time availability. Age 14 and older,. Apply online: www.ninja-logic.com click the job application link at the bottom. Email completed applications to hello@ninja-logic.com or drop off at 1013 Baltimore Street, Hanover.

College Bound Info
Seniors: The FAFSA opened October 1st! If you are planning on ANY higher education that charges tuition (college, university, community college, tech school, anything!) you will need to fill out the FAFSA this Fall. Plan to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Quick Intro to the FAFSA:How to Fill out the FAFSA

SWHS FAFSA Information Program: Virtual Presentation – Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30pm. Details to come. Mark your calendar!

York College Regional College Fair – October 10, 6 – 8 PM
Over 100+ colleges attending! Event held at York College, Grumbacher Sports and Fitness Center, 889 South Richland Avenue, York, PA 17403

This Week’s 5th period College Visits
October 5th – Gettysburg College
October 6th – Susquehanna University.
Visits are held in the counseling office during 5th period. If interested, please fill out this google form