Attention incoming seniors!
It may be summer, but the new school year will be here before you know it. The time to start thinking about the College & Career Enrichment Program – and potential college/job visits and shadowing opportunities – is now!
Please email Mrs. Weissenberger, College & Career Enrichment Program coordinator, Business and Technology educator and MVCC Dual Credit instructor, at mweissenberger@westmorelandschool.org with ideas and goals for the 2021-22 school year so she can start planning and make sure you hit the ground running in September. Juniors who are interested in participating in the College & Career Enrichment Program can also contact Mrs. Weissenberger.
The College & Career Enrichment Program gives every senior several, unique opportunities to shadow a professional in his or her work environment. This allows students to learn, first hand, how the important workplace skills they are learning in the classroom can be applied in the real world. Above all, students can confirm their desire to pursue a particular career or become motivated to explore other avenues.
In order to participate, each senior must be in good academic standing and create a portfolio, which includes a cover letter, resume and references. Additionally, each senior is required to complete a research paper about his or her career choice, write a reflective essay at the conclusion of every visit to a specific job site and send a thank you card to their host.
Always remember to think ahead and be prepared for your future!