CAREER EDUCATION AT W-WCHS

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) is education about and for careers. CTAE was formerly known as vocational education. "The mission of CTAE is to educate Georgia's future workforce by engaging students in experiences that will prepare them for workplace success. Through CTAE, students see the relevance of their high school efforts to their future career goals..." (GaDOE). At W-WCHS students have eleven (11) Career Pathways from which to chose. All students complete at least one (1) pathway during their high school career. The career cluster areas in which pathways are offered include the following:

• Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
• Business, Management & Administration
• Information Technology
• Education
• Health Science

Visit the CTAE webpage for more information about pathways and courses offered: https://www.wilkes.k12.ga.us/1/Content/ctae. On this page, you will also learn about the Career and Technical Student Organizations students may join that are related to each career area. 

CARER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

For your career development, use the tools and resources shared below to learn more about yourself and to educate yourself so you can make wise decisions for your future. 

Career Aptitude Discovery Tools

• YouScience Aptitude Assessment (accessible via the Infinite Campus SLDS portal). Learn what your natural gifts and talents are and what careers need people with your talents!
• Career Interests Game
• Claim Your Future Game (Careers, Money Management)

Georgia's In-Demand Careers

• Georgia's FREE Tuition Short-Term Programs for In-Demand Careers in Georgia = HOPE Career Grant 
• East Central Georgia Region In-Demand Careers to 2026
• Georgia's Hot Careers to 2028 
• Georgia's STEM Careers to 2028
• Georgia's High Skill, High Wage, High Demand Occupations List
• Health Careers in Georgia Guide
• Technical College System of Georgia
  • Georgia's Technical College System-"Not Your Daddy's Vo-tech School"

Georgia Department of Labor 

• Georgia Department of Labor
  • Georgia Youth Work Permit Online (for those under age 16)
  • Resource Guide for Job Seekers
  • Licensed and Certified Occupations in Georgia

Career Awareness & Exploration

• CareerOneStop Career Cluster Videos
• CareerOneStop Career Videos
• Career Connections Videos (from PBS Learning)
• CareerOneStop Career Exploration, Training & Job Information
• My Next Move - Career Exploration
•   -Mi Próximo Paso - Career Exploration (in Spanish)
• CareerOneStop Industry Research Resources - Fastest-Growing, Largest Employment, Highest Paying
• Industry Information - Overview & Outlook for All Industries
• Career Videos by Industry
• GPS For Success-The 16 National Career Clusters> Navigate Your Career Path to a Bright Future
• Virtual Job Shadow - Career Videos  
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• O-Net Online
• AgExplorer - Career Finder & Virtual Field Trips
• Nursing Career Guides and Resources
• Science Careers--Biotech Careers
• Careers Using Math
• Art Careers

Military Exploration

• Military Career Exploration--U.S. Armed Forces (includes ASVAB Prep Information)

College Preparation

• College Admission Test Prep. Resources 
• Guide for the College Bound Athlete--NCAA Eligibility

Dual Enrollment

• Dual Enrollment Information (Georgia Futures)
• Dual Enrollment Requirements for W-WCHS English 1101/1102

Paying for Your Education

• Financial Aid Information and Resources

Local Adult Education Programs

• Adult Education and Training Programs via Athens Technical College and Augusta Technical College

Now Hiring in Wilkes Co. Region

Employment Opportunities for Students & Community Members

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Wilkes County Schools Nondiscrimination Policy