What: Do you have a resume that needs some fine-tuning? Have you participated in academic and extracurricular experiences that you aren’t sure how to incorporate into your resume? If so, join us for a resume and interview skills workshop to develop your resume into something that gets the attention of potential employers! You will also have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with local employers. Sign-up here!
Where: Library
When: Thursday, March 21st during Homeroom
Who: Seniors
Attention all current seniors: The counseling department invites you to join us in the library on Thursday, February 21st during homeroom for a PA Work Aware/Skill Up seminar. This online program allows you to complete modules and earn industry-recognized credentials that could make you a more desirable candidate for employment! Make sure to bring your computer, as you will learn how to use the Metrix Learning Online program to develop an individualized work preparedness plan. Make sure to sign up here, and you will get a pass from your block 1 teacher to attend.
High Steel Structures- Block 4 February 12th, 2018
Preparing for Entrance into the Workforce and careers at High Steel
Auditorium 1:45-2:40
Ronnie Medlock, VP of Technical Services for High Steel Structures will present about his journey and how he landed in his role at HighSteel, as well as the positions that they generally recruit for at Steel in particular. In addition, staff from the HR department will present on soft skills required for a solid interview experience, an idea of compensation and benefits for the roles discussed.
Following the Career Seminar, individual students will have an opportunity to sign up to tour the facility in the future.
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority- Block 2 February 20th, 2018
Interviewing, Soft Skills, and Careers at LCSWMA
Auditorium 9:30-10:21
The LCSWMA is one of the leading employers in Penn Manor School District. They employee in a variety of fields from skill labor jobs to advanced scientists and business staff. They will present on Careers at LCSWMA and also highlight interviewing and soft skills to help students prepare to enter the workforce.
Following the Career Seminar, individual students will have an opportunity to sign up to tour the facility in the future.
Ever wonder how a product was made? Do you want to help the environment? Do you like to troubleshoot and problem solve? Did you know that 63% of Associate degree holders in STEM jobs earn more than bachelor’s degree holders in non-stem occupations?
Learn about amazing opportunities for females within the tech & trade fields!
This exclusive campus visit will include keynote speakers, interaction with current female students, lunch, and a tour of campus. Seniors who attend will get a free application to Thaddeus Stevens, a $60 Value!
Programs at Thaddeus Stevens include Business Administration, Architectural Technology, Graphic Communications & Printing, Water and Environmental Technology, Computer & Network Systems Administration, and over 30 other trade programs.
Please see stop by the school counselors office for a flyer and permission slips. Permission slips need to be returned by Thursday, Sepember 26th to the School Counselors office.
As the school year starts to come to a close it is time to start thinking about finding a job for the summer. With a large variety of local businesses in the area there are plenty of opportunities to make some money at a job that you will enjoy. If interested in finding out more about possible jobs for summer or earlier stop by the counseling office and check out our job board with all the businesses interested in having Penn Manor students work for them so apply now!
The Counseling Office maintains a Job Board where local employers post job openings! If you are looking for a part-time position please stop in and check out this resource.