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Career Center
The Career Center is a valuable resource for students to utilize throughout high school. Information is available to assist student through all phases of the career exploration process from self-assessment to implementing plans. The Career Center is located in the counseling office. It is open 8:00am-4:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00am-3:45pm on Fridays. Students and parents are encouraged to sign up with Mrs. Huey to use the facility before school, during lunch, and after school.
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Available Resources:
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Over 130 Books on a variety of topics including higher education, test preparation, careers, internships, NCAA and much more!
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Career information and test preparation software is available for use in our career center. Due to licensing agreements these materials cannot be checked out.
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The Career Center is equipped with computers and printers. Students can search computer databases to find a scholarship to a school that fits their needs, then build a resume, and access the Internet to visit the school's web site.
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The College/Scholarship Files hold a variety of information on schools and scholarship opportunities within and outside Georgia.
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Armed Forces informational brochures
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Self-Improvement Booklets on a variety of issues from stress management to test anxiety.
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College DVD's are available for viewing.
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College representatives are scheduled to come to McIntosh on a regular basis to meet with students regarding majors offered and admissions requirements.
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Career Awareness Activities:
9th Grade:
Counselors introduce students to GACollege411 and its many capabilities related to career awareness.
All 9th grade students take a minimum of one career interest inventory and choose three careers that they may be interested in. The careers are saved to an electronic portfolio.
10th Grade:
Students are made aware of the many types of post-secondary education available to them, including dual enrollment opportunities.
Students are guided through videos and articles on the benefits of each of the options.
11th Grade:
Counselors and 11th Grade English teachers collaborate extensively on an in-class college and career research project.
12th Grade:
Counselors meet individually with each senior student to discuss post-secondary plans. The plan is then recorded in an electronic portfolio.