CAREER DEVELOPMENT LINKS:

Click here for April 14, 2008 News Flash (PDF)

Seniors, it's not to late to attend a college on-site visit!  You will find out during your on-site visit if you have been accepted to the college!  No application fees!

Peace College - May 8 (9:00-11:00) in the Career Center

(a) Sign up for an appointment in the Career Center to meet with Peace College Admissions Representatives by  Wednesday, May 6  (schedule your Peace College appintment, during your lunch time).
(b) Request transcript in Student Services.
(c) Complete Peace College Application and give to Mrs. Canada in the Career Center, by Wednesday, May 7th.  
*Peace College applications are in the Career Center

Wake Tech Community College - May 15 (10:30-1:00) in the Career Center

*WTCC applications are in the Career Center

Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) Admissions will be at LRHS.  All students planning to attend Wake Technical Community College in the Fall 2008, should attend this meeting:  
1.  Students who have never applied to WTCC or 2.  Students who have applied and admitted, and need to register for Fall classes:

*Students who have never applied:
(1) Sign up for an appointment in the Career Center to meet with Wake Tech Admissions Representatives by Tuesday, May 13th (schedule your appintment with WTCC, during your lunch time).
(2) Request transcript in Student Services.
(3) Complete WTCC Application and give to Mrs. Canada in the Career Center, by Tuesday, May 13th.

*Students who have applied and admitted, and need to register for Fall classes: (1) Sign up for an appointment in the Career Center to meet with Wake Tech Admissions Representatives by Tuesday, May 13th (schedule your appintment with WTCC, during your lunch time). (2) Check WTCC website for possible courses ( www.waketech.edu ) *Snacks will be provided!

Students (especially juniors) that are interested in attending a military academy after graduation should see Mrs. Canada, Career Development Coordinator in the Career Center, for additional information: Unites States Air Force - www.AFA.edu United States Coast Guard - www.CGA.edu United State Merchant Marine Academy - www.USMMA.edu United States Military Academy - www.USMA.edu
United State Naval Academy * ROTC INFORMATION :  www.GOARMY.com www.NROTC.navy.mil www.AFROTC.com

Business Alliance at Leesville Road High School provides advice, contacts and services to students regarding career activities/events. 

Career and Technical Education Exams

·       ASVAB is given to any student who may be interested in going into the military.

·       VOCATS is given to all students that take CTE courses, as their final exam.  

Career Websites

·       Career Outlook Handbook (2005) - A look at the present and future careers in Wake County and North Carolina:  http://www.wcpss.net/school_to_career/resources

·       College Foundation-helps you plan, apply, and pay for college at: www.cfnc.org

·       Futures for Kids website is an online career exploration tool that connects to high school students: http://www.f4k.org/

·       N. C. Employment Security Commission: www.ncesc.com/  

·       Career Choices in NC includes career self-assessments, career profiles, training choices, resumes, cover letters, and job seeking/keeping skills.  Copies of the newspaper are located in the Career Center and available online: www.ncsoicc.org.

Colleges/Universities/Community Colleges

College/University Visitation Calendar (Excel) (April 14, 2008 Update)

College Board:  Contains information on College Board testing, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships: www.collegeboard.com

College Open Houses (PDF)

Peterson's:  Search colleges by GPA, tuition, sports, and more: www.petersons.com  

NC Community Colleges: www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/  

NC Private Colleges and Universities: www.ncicu.org

NC Public Colleges and Universities: http://northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/profiles/current.htm

University Minimum Course Requirements for NC Student Admission:  http://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info/mcr.htm

Employment Websites

·       N. C. Employment Security Commission: www.ncesc.com/  

·       The Financial Aid Program sponsored by the Wake County Public School System is available at Leesville Road High School.  This program is designed to help students and their parents locate financial aid for post secondary education.  If you or your parents have questions regarding financial aid, and/or completing the FAFSA, please contact Student Services at

870-4260 to make an appointment with LRHS Financial Aid Advisor, Ann Humphrey. 

·       The FAFSA form is available on the web: www.fafsa.ed.gov  (FREE APPLICATION FEDERAL STUDENT AID FORM)

Military Opportunities

Are you thinking about a career in the military?  For information on opportunities in the military, refer to the information below:  

·       Armed Services Visits at LRHS  

·       Branch Contact Information:  

Air Force: www.af.mil/

Army:  www.army.mil/

Army National Guard: www.1800goguard.com  

Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil/

Marines:  www.usmc.mil/

Navy:  www.navy.mil/

·       Military Career Guide online: www.militarycareers.com  

Part-Time Jobs

Click here for Part-Time Job Listings (Excel) (April 14, 2008 Update)

Town of Cary Job Listings (Week of March 24, 2008)

YMCA Application (Word/PDF)

“Interview Fridays” will be conducted on all Fridays that we are in school. There will be an employer interviewing on campus every Friday for part-time jobs in the Raleigh area. The interviews will take place between 11:00-12:30. Please sign up in the Career Center with Mrs. Canada, Career Development Coordinator if you are interested. Remember to dress to impress! If students have additional questions, please see Mrs. Canada.

Interviews

Check back soon for updates...


Scholarships

·       LRHS Scholarships are located on the Student Services Website, and copies of the Scholarship Bulletin are located in the Career Center.  

·       Wake County Public School System On-Line Scholarship Guide:  www.scholarshipplus.com/wake/  

Vocational Rehabilitation Services for NC:  Services for students who have disabilities: dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/  

Gwen. T. Canada, M.Ed. 
Career Development Coordinator
Leesville Road High School
8409 Leesville Road
Raleigh, NC  27613
Phone:  919-870-4263   Fax:  919-518-0114
gcanada@wcpss.net
Career Center website:   http://www.leesville.org/Departments/guidance_dept/Career_Center_Services/index.htm