Careers
by Stacy Arellano
March 16, 2010
"What will I do when I grow up?"
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Career Resource Sites:
www.iseek.org ISEEK--an innovative internet-based system that helps people make informed choices by providing information in four main areas:
** Explore Careers
** Plan Your Education
** Find a Job
** Grow Your Business
www.bls.gov/oco/ Occupational Outlook Handbook
online.onecenter.org O*Net
www.careeronestop.org America's CareerOneStop
www.todaysmilitary.org Today's Military
www.jobbankinfo.org America's Job Bank
www.positivelyminnesota.com MN DEED Website
www.DreamItDoIt.com Learn about jobs and education in our region!
Osakis High School Opportunities for Career Exploration~
All students are encouraged to use the Minnesota Career Information System to seek current information on careers, interest inventories, undergraduate and graduate schools, programs of study, and much more. Go to http://mncis.intocareers.organd get the user name and password from the counseling office. Save your information in your personal file!
9th Grade: Connie Ferris teaches all 9th graders in a Careers Class
10th Grade:
~All 10th graders take the ACT PLAN test which not only allows them a "practice" ACT test, but has students investigate what things they enjoy doing and what they are good at.
~Sophomore Sneak-a-Peek at Alexandria Technical College will be held January 6th. All 10th graders will have the opportunity to investigate two career options at the college, talk with professors, do hands-on activities in that field, and find out if it's right for them.
~College Info Night is a first look at creating a high school plan with college credit courses.
11th Grade:
~All juniors attend the Career Exploration Day at Arrowwood in November. Students choose four different career options to explore, and get to meet actual professionals in the field, hear about pros/cons of the industry, and find out what education and training is needed.
~The ASVAB test is available to all students in the fall, free of charge. Besides earning military entrance scores, students get to analyze things they are good at and what they enjoy.
~The ACT test is typically taken junior year in the spring. In this college entrance assessment, students can fill out an interest inventory as well.
~College Info Night allows students and parents to attend various sessions on different types of schools, career exploration, and more.
12th Grade:
~Career Directions is offered to seniors who desire to learn more about interview skills, resumes, various careers (wages, education needed, etc.). This is a one-day workshop.
~Individual Meetings with the counselor will help students in setting up college visits, fill out applications for college admissions and scholarships, locate job shadow opportunities, and other strategies to plan for the future.
~College Info Night allows students and parents to attend various sessions on filling out the FAFSA, student loans, financial tips, transferring college credits, and more.
