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CAREER RESOURCES

Even though you may change your mind several times throughout high school and beyond, it is important to go ahead and get an idea of a career path you might enjoy and in which you may find success. The links above will connect you to career assessments and other resources to give you a starting point for your research. Thinking about a career that interests you is really the first step in researching potential colleges because not all colleges offer the same academic majors. 

Tennessee Reconnect

Tennessee Reconnect is an initiative to help more of our state’s adults enter higher education to gain new skills, advance in the workplace, and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential.

Who do they serve?

WIOA Youth Program serves those between 18-24 years of age that meet the eligibility income guidelines and possess one or more of the following barriers to employment:

  • Pregnant or parent

  • Homeless

  • Foster care (or aged out)

  • Ex-offender

  • Disability

  • Basic skills deficit in reading and/or mathematics

  • English language learner

  • Unemployment/lack of meaningful employment

Services Provided:

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  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experiences

  • Occupational Skills Training

  • Supportive Services

  • Mentoring and/or Tutoring

  • Financial Literacy

  • Career Counseling and Planning

  • Educational Services

  • Leadership Development

Training Opportunites

You may be eligible to participate in training programs that lead to recognized credentials for in-demand jobs such as:

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Administrative Office                                     Automotive

Commercial Truck Driving                            Computer Electronics

Industrial Maintenance                                  Law Enforcement

Medical Billing & Coding                              Nursing

Pharmacy                                                      Welding

WOIA Youth Program 

 

SouthEast Tennessee Career Center

McMinn & Meigs Counties 

Casey Eschette, Youth Career Specialist
(423) 252-5074

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For more information, you may visit the link below.

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Mrs. Smith is the Career Coach for McMinn County Schools. She can be contacted by phone at 423-745-1612, extension 1306 or by email at kristan.smith@mcminnschools.com. 

Career Coach

WIOA Youth Program 

LEAP Work Ethic Diploma

The Tennessee Labor Education Alignment Program (LEAP) has developed an initiative that began last school year. This initiative was developed to ensure that the state is graduating skilled workers ready to take on the jobs offered by employers and industry. 

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For more information, including Work Ethic Diploma standards, click the link below. 

Important Links

Senior Exit Interview Paperwork

WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC. HIGH SCHOOL CO-OP PROGRAM

STUDENT BENEFITS

  • Gain competitive work skills

  • See the relationship between classroom learning & practical on-the-job skill application

  • Develop maturity by strengthening resourcefulness, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, self-discipline, & responsibility

  • Develop human relations skills through personal interaction with employers, customers, & clients. 

  • Develop valuable job references for future employment needs

  • Receive educational guidance, counseling, & supervision to match career interests

  • Enhance employment opportunities after program completion

 

INTERESTED 11TH & 12TH GRADE STUDENTS SHOULD ASK THEIR COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

 

 

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