Career Center Round Up – October 13

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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:

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