SRHS INITIATIVES FOR
BUILDING STUDENTS’ CAREER SKILLS
SRHS has made a
commitment to work with and for students in helping them develop skills
necessary for the 21st century workplace. Many things are done throughout the school program each year to improve
students' communication, technical, and analytical skills. In the senior year there is a strengthened
emphasis on ensuring that each student leaves SRHS with a personalized
portfolio that highlights that student’s goals, skills, and experiences. Also, internships that provide work
experience and high school credit are available to seniors who meet qualifying
requirements.
OVERVIEW OF CAREER-ORIENTED EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCES:
GRADES
NINE, TEN and ELEVEN:
**Most students enroll in several Career and Technical Education classes, which require them to become proficient in some skills and introduce them to a variety of other skills. A complete listing of available Career and Technical courses can be accessed from the SRHS home page.
**All
students take English, where they are required to
*Read and demonstrate comprehension of a
variety of informational materials, including work
manuals
*Read and apply information found in
warranties, contracts, job descriptions and technical descriptions
*Write, revise, and edit professional
correspondence
*Work with and practice completing various
types of applications
*Synthesize information from a variety of
sources and apply it in both written
and oral presentations.
*Read and successfully follow instructions
to complete a variety of tasks
*Use technology to access information,
organize ideas, and develop
writing
**All
students take social studies where they
*Practice technical skills in creating,
analyzing, and interpreting various charts, graphs, and
maps
*Read a variety of sources, including
newspapers and research
and develop appropriate written and oral responses to issues raised
*Use technology to access information and
organize and present ideas
*Receive instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
**All
students take math classes, which require them to become proficient with skills appropriate to the
specific classes. A complete listing of available math classes
can be accessed from the SRHS home page.
GRADE TWELVE:
**All seniors produce a personal portfolio with the following components:
*Cover letter, career overview
*Resume, list of references, and letter of application
*List of courses completed
*List of activities and awards not on resume
*Summary of community service
*Samples of work
**All seniors take government, in which they:
*Learn about the function and structure of government
*Practice completing a variety of income tax forms
*Are encouraged to participate in the political process by attending civic meetings, working for candidates, and working polling places (during election years)
OTHER CAREER-RELATED OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
**Internship Programs: For the past several years, SRHS has had students serving internships in fields related to their career-choices. Students receive valuable work experience, professional exposure, and additions to their resumes while earning high school credit. Students must apply and receive approval for internships, which must relate to their career-choice.
**Job-Fair Programs: Each year the Counseling Department and the Cooperative Technical Education classes sponsor groups of students to attend local job fair programs. Participating students are required to carry their resumes and sample applications. Over the past several years, some students have been successful in finding jobs through these programs.
**Mock Interviews: Several Career and Technical Education classes set up situations in which students are interviewed for jobs that are appropriate for their career-choices. Students are interviewed by other teachers or professionals, and feedback is provided to the CTE teachers to pass along to the students.
For additional information on Career and Technical Education offered in Bedford County Schools, click here http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/bstc