Career Development
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Have career related questions?
See your School Counselor
or
Mrs. Rhiannon Mansfield-Career Specialist
rhiannon_mansfield@charleston.k12.sc.us
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November is National Career Development Month!
Career Family Tree: Discover career pathways in your own family. Interview, explore, connect and build your career family tree.
View's Clues Activity: Put on your detective hat and crack the code. Who do the careers belong to?
Mastering the Handshake: Practice makes powerful, shake hands with confidence. Let's master the handshake!
CCSD Career & Technology Education website
Find information about careers, jobs, job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, and summer opportunities.
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Xello
3rd year high school students will take a career readiness assessment. WIN Ready to Work is the most recent assessment and students have the opportunity to earn a Career Readiness Certificate and Essential Soft Skills Certificate that can be used after high school and college when entering various career fields.
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2024-2025 Regional College & Career Guide /IGP Book
Guía Regional de Universidades y Carreras 2024-2025
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Boeing 2026 High School Manufacturing Student Development Programs
Boeing South Carolina is accepting applications for their 2026 High School Manufacturing Student Development Programs!
Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2026.
The Manufacturing Student Development Programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive experience, including hands-on training, job site exposure, and career planning support. For more details and information on who should apply, please see the attached flyer.
For a recap of last summer’s programs, check out the video linked below:
2025 BSC Student Development Program Recap Video
Students can apply at: https://boeing.avature.net/
Have questions?
- See the attached flyer for additional details
- Email us at WorkDevBSC@boeing.com
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Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships
***NEW***
Construction Journeyman Youth Leadership Apprenticeship
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Get Smart SC - Resources to help you find the right path
Top 10 work skills for 2022 and Beyond Video
South Carolina Aquarium Teen Science Cafe'
Register online scaquarium.org/teensciencecafe
Look out for future speaking events.
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OneBlood
Begin your career at OneBlood:
* Phlebotomists * Biologics Assistants * Telerecruiters * Donor Recruiters
Paid on-the-job training.
Apply online at OneBlood.org/careers
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Roper St. Francis has various programs for students to learn about the Health field.
Mentoring Program - allows students on medical career tracks the opportunity to work along with staff at the bedside in a mentored role. The program is designed for pre-nursing, MD and PA career track students.
Volunteering - If you have availability to be of regular weekly support and are willing to learn to lend a hand to support staff and patients, you might consider a volunteer role.
Job Shadowing - Shadowing or observing, is watching and learning without any hands-on activity. When requesting a shadowing experience, you are asking a busy staff member to share their time with you. You are requesting the gift of an experience.
Check out their website for more information on these programs.
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Military
Army: goarmy.com
Navy: navy.com
Air Force: airforce.com
Marines: marines.com
Coast Guard: gocoastguard.com
ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Planning to enter the military, you will have to complete the ASVAB and earn a minimum score depending on the branch you are interested in entering.
Learn more about the ASVAB and practice on the sites linked below.
Coast Guard
Culinary Specialist in the Coast Guard info
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ScribeAmerica
The medical scribe will work one-on-one with board-certified physicians helping to create the medical record for each patient evaluated by a provider. This is an exceptional opportunity for any student interested in gaining first-hand experience in healthcare. This position further allows individuals to develop skills in communication, organization, multi-tasking, and adaptability. Flyer
Amazon
Amazon wants to hire CCSD students! They will work around student's schedules. For more information and to view opportunities, visit their Opportunities for Students website.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Links below
MicroCareerBursts - www.microcareerburst.com - Virtual job shadowing in various career fields.
Username: SC2020 Password: gr8tcareers
CCSD Career & Technology Education
Talent Demand Study - Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Common Skills on High Demand booklet
Discus - Career Preparation resources
SC Virtual Library Career resources
RadiologySchools411 - resources on careers in medical imaging, including information on career paths in Radiologic science