IBM's Open P-Tech Technology and jobs are changing faster than education systems. Open P-TECH helps students and educators close this gap.
Open P-TECH offers you free digital learning on the tech skills of tomorrow! Register here: https://ptech-reg.eu-de.mybluemix.net/
Cybersecurity - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/cybersecurity
Blockchain - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/blockchain
Internet of Things - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/internet-of-things
Design Thinking - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/enterprise-design-thinking
Artificial Intelligence - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/artificial-intelligence
Professional Skills - log in to P-Tech to reach this area
Open P-TECH offers you free digital learning on the tech skills of tomorrow! Register here: https://ptech-reg.eu-de.mybluemix.net/
Cybersecurity - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/cybersecurity
Blockchain - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/blockchain
Internet of Things - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/internet-of-things
Design Thinking - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/enterprise-design-thinking
Artificial Intelligence - https://www.ibm.com/skills/topics/artificial-intelligence
Professional Skills - log in to P-Tech to reach this area
Social Media for Business: Linkedin
Everything a student should know to land that sought after career
Powerpoint and videos in link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHc5Kx0I2xHlklvrRy2M7wkLXhoNCVAn/view?usp=sharing
Everything a student should know to land that sought after career
Powerpoint and videos in link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHc5Kx0I2xHlklvrRy2M7wkLXhoNCVAn/view?usp=sharing
Career Development Resources / State of NC Resources
- GADJ (Guidance and Direction for Job Seekers) - www.nencpathways.org/category/resources
- NC Careers - https://nccareers.org (STAR Jobs, Reality Check, etc.)
- NC Bio network - www.ncbionetwork.org (Interactive E-Learning Tools)
- CFNC - www.cfnc.org
- NC Live - www.nclive.org
- NCWorks - www.ncworks.gov
- NCWorks Career Centers - https://www.nccommerce.com/jobs-training/resources-job-seekers/ncworks-career-centers
- NC DHHS Job Seekers Toolkit - https://www.ncdhhs.gov/document/job-seekers-toolkit
- NCDOL - Youth Employment Certificate: https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/youth-employment-rules/youth-employment-certificate
Military Opportunities For all branches and branch overviews: http://www.military.com/
Air Force - http://www.airforce.com/
Army - https://www.goarmy.com/
Coast Guard - http://www.gocoastguard.com/
Marines - http://www.marines.com/
Navy - http://www.navy.com/
NC National Guard - https://state.nationalguard.com/north-carolina
Air Force - http://www.airforce.com/
Army - https://www.goarmy.com/
Coast Guard - http://www.gocoastguard.com/
Marines - http://www.marines.com/
Navy - http://www.navy.com/
NC National Guard - https://state.nationalguard.com/north-carolina
Senior Resources
College essay writing tips
Wake Tech Community College: 2 year transfer options
Wake Tech Community College: Associate/Diploma Programs
NCSU: Admission Tips & Questions and Answers
NC College Admissions Information & Deadlines
College Application Month Free Applications
FAFSA Day
Scholarships
College essay writing tips
Wake Tech Community College: 2 year transfer options
Wake Tech Community College: Associate/Diploma Programs
NCSU: Admission Tips & Questions and Answers
NC College Admissions Information & Deadlines
College Application Month Free Applications
FAFSA Day
- NCAA Eligibility Center (for Division 1 or 2 athletes)
- Which one should I take, ACT or SAT? ACT/SAT Conversion Chart
- Registration to retake the ACT and/or SAT
- Letters of Recommendation (if required)
- Complete a brag sheet or resume for your recommender
- Who to Ask
- Myths & Truths
- SOME STUDENTS may use Common Application to apply
- Sending your transcript
- All students are responsible for sending their own official transcript regardless of the application process you choose (counselors do not send transcripts despite instructions you may receive from colleges)
- In-state colleges use CFNC.org
- Log into CFNC.org, click on "APPLY", then click on "Apply to College", then "Application Hub", then "Request a Transcript". Complete the form - make sure to include your Student ID #. If you receive an error, you must edit your MyCFNC profile to include your full name as it appears on your WCPSS records, your student ID, and link your profile to your high school. You must have a CFNC account to send your transcripts!
- Out-of-state colleges use the WCPSS Transcript Request System
- Go to www.wcpss.net/transcripts. Click on "request transcripts and student records" and then click on the first link on the left that says "current student". Follow the prompts. Be sure to provide the college address for the Delivery Address-- NOT THE HOME ADDRESS. The first 3 transcripts are free and each additional transcript is $10. Transcripts that are mailed usually arrive within 7 days.
- NCAA
- Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Transcript requests from college coaches must be accompanied with a signed release from the parent, or the student (18 or older). Only an unofficial transcript will be released.
- Additional Transcript Information:
- SAT and ACT scores must be sent directly through CollegeBoard or ACT
- There is no fee for requesting final transcripts at the end of the school year if you send by June 25 through CFNC.org.
- Transcript requests from Military personnel must be accompanied with a signed release from the parent or the student (18 or older).
Scholarships
Career Assessments
- Major Clarity – https://platform.majorclarity.com/instant - see information about this program above
- College Foundation North Carolina (CFNC) www.cfnc.org CFNC offers many different resources including online career assessments. Students can create their own account. Once you have an account sign in and hover on "Plan" (orange bar near the top of the page) and choose "For a Career". On the page that comes up, choose "Learn About Yourself". A page with several assessments will come up. It is suggested that you start with the "Interest Profiler."