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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CCSD Career & Technology Education website
Find information about careers, jobs, job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, and summer opportunities.
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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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Planning to pursue a degree in education?
Charleston County School district is hosting a Growing Our Own Future Teacher Signing Day on April 23.
Students and families are invited to this event that will give students the opportunity to sign a letter promising them a job in Charleston County School District after completion of college if they meet all requirements to be hired as a teacher. This letter is a promise from CCSD to the student.
Students, know that by signing you are not required to come work for CCSD after graduation, but if you would like to work in CCSD there will be a job for you.
Check out the flyer and RSVP.
Military Service Academy Day 2025
Eligibility Requirements:
An applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements as of July 1st of the year of admission to a Service Academy:
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be a legal resident of South Carolina
• Must be at least 17 years of age, but cannot have passed their 23rd birthday
The US Merchant Marine Academy varies slightly, allowing individuals between the ages of 17 and 25 to apply.
• Must meet the medical, physical, and academic requirements of the Academy (contact the Academies directly for more information regarding their standards)
• Cannot be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support children or other dependents
The application process for a nomination from Senator Graham will open on July 1, 2025. High School Seniors for the Class of 2026 will need to complete the application for nomination by November 1, 2025. All information will be collected online via a portal that will open for students July 1, 2025.
Limited seating available.
Register online by March 28
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Next Engineers: Greenville Engineering Camp
Summer 2025
The Next Engineers: Greenville Engineering Camp, sponsored by the GE Aerospace Foundation and provided by Clemson University PEER & WISE, is open to any current 8th or 9th grader who lives in South Carolina. Over the course of 1 week, campers will be immersed in the world of engineering, where they will develop their creativity and problem-solving skills, complete hands-on, team-based design challenges, have an opportunity to meet real-world engineers, and get a sense of college life. Camp is free of charge to all participants. Lunch will be provided. Transportation will be provided to students in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, or Spartanburg counties. Students residing outside of these counties will need to provide their own daily transportation to and from Clemson University.
Engineering Camp will be held at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. This camp is a day camp; it is not residential. Each session will run from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday. This does not include transportation time. Pick-up and drop-off times will be communicated to campers before the start of each session. Students may participate in only one session. Sessions will take place the following weeks:
Monday, June 09 to Friday, June 13, 2025
Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025
The application is due by Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
To apply, follow the steps here: https://www.
Create your account and apply today! https://www.
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Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships
***NEW***
Construction Journeyman Youth Leadership Apprenticeship
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Charleston Southern University
June 16-20, 2025
9am-3pm (M-Th), 9am-12pm (Friday)
- High school students age 14-18, who are interested in criminal justice.
- Gain hands on experience
- Meet Law enforcement agents, professors, and other students that share the same interests.
- Learn about CSI techniques, K-9 patrol, bomb and arson investigations, court proceedings, drone patrol, and prisons.
- Investigate a mock crime scene.
Cost - $240
More information and registration online
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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
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Video Game Tester (fulltime)
Qualifications:
- Candidates must have strong passion for video games and must be a gamer.
- Fundamental proficiency in manual testing for PC, console, and mobile video games.
- Knowledge of defect reporting and the ability to provide constructive feedback for enhancing the user experience.
- Proficiency in executing test cases and familiarity with tools like TestRail.
Required Skills:
- Capability to work both independently and collaboratively, often in high-pressure situations to meet project deadlines.
- Substantial gaming experience on one or more platforms.
- Effective communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Full-time contract benefits
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