Career Placement Services
An important aspect of the Career Tech program is placement counseling. Placement coordinators assist students who are in the process of completing or have completed their occupational program by helping them obtain technical work experience, cooperative educational experiences, job shadowing or mentoring experiences. They also work closely with business and industry in assisting students with employment needs.
Over 500 area employers assist the Career Tech programs by providing on-the-job training and experience in the form of job shadowing, mentoring, work exploration and co-op jobs.
Application for Placement Services
Current job opportunities for past & present students: Community Job Board
Apprenticeship
The apprentice and a sponsor develop a written contract that details conditions under which the apprenticeship is to be served. This is a new program. Career Tech staff will be looking for businesses interested in working with students.
Cooperative Education
Co-op provides a "capstone" experience for students. A co-op student is available at a wage established by the employer for a specified number of hours per day. The student on co-op must be enrolled in a program at the Center directly relating to occupational goals. Coordinators set up the training plan with the employer. The student is evaluated by the worksite supervisor and receives a grade based on that evaluation.
Full/Part-Time Employment
Upon completion of Career Tech programs, students are ready for full or part-time employment related to their training.
Job Shadowing
Students have an opportunity to visit job sites to obtain accurate career information and to link with successful role models.
Work Exploration
This is a short term, non-paid placement. While on the job, students work under the close observation of employers and perform actual job duties. Work exploration provides a student with the realities of the world of work and better prepares the student to focus on an occupational goal. Employers have an opportunity to appraise and offer guidance for future employment or education.
DISCLAIMER:
Northwest Education Services (North Ed) provides job boards, career fairs and other forums and services to connect students to potential employment and work-based learning opportunities provided by community businesses and organizations. North Ed takes no responsibility for the accuracy of information regarding these opportunities that are shared through such forums. Students and parents/guardians should carefully review all information related to these opportunities prior to engaging in an employment or work-based learning relationship with any entity.
North Ed assumes no liability for any activities that may occur beyond the educational scope of opportunities presented through these forums, nor for any injuries, damages or other losses that may occur as a result of student participation in said opportunities. Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations and safety requirements. We encourage students and their parents/guardians to discuss any relevant concerns with school administrators and job counselors.