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E-mail: brandi.higginbottom@ccboe.net
Mrs. Brandi Higginbottom, Career Specialist
650-6040 ext. 256
The purpose of the Career Resource Center is to provide students with information to help them explore educational and career options, make realistic career decisions and finalize tentative career goals.
Career specialists, counselors and teachers are working together with students to make connections between classroom academics and career exploration and preparation.
SENIORS - Beginning January 1st you and your parents file the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to register and qualify for Federal & State scholarships (HOPE, PELL).
www.fafsa.ed.gov 1-800-4-FED-AID
See your Guidance Counselor or visit the Career Center.
**Do you need help creating a resume? Come by the Career Center for help!
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*CAREER, COLLEGE, & FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES* |
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| Career Day 2007-2008 school year. |
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Click on the link below to enter the GCIS website
GCIS
Georgia Career Information Center
(for passwords see career center/media center)
*Research hundreds of occupations with
detailed job descriptions, salary information, educational requirements,view videos and personal interviews.
*Take Interest & Skill Assessments
*Search for College Information
*Review Financial Aid Information
*Find Scholarship Resources
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| VISIT THE CAREER CENTER TODAY |
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TECH PREP is a nationwide career development system. It helps all students begin preparing for future careers while still in high school. It also allows students to make a smooth transition from high school to continuing education.
90% of the FASTEST GROWING occupations within the next decade will require career and technical education.
65% of the TOP JOBS in the US and 80% of the TOP JOBS in Georgia require more than a high school diploma but less than a 4-year college degree.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A 2-YEAR TECHNICAL SCHOOL, THINK ABOUT TAKING THE ASSET/Compass TEST INSTEAD OF SAT TEST. COME SEE MRS. HIGGINBOTTOM
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| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & WEBSITES |
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www.careercruising.com
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.HighSchoolAce.com
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| FAQ about the Career Center |
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OPEN 7:00am - 3:00pm every school day.
All students are welcome to drop in before and after school and during lunch (with a pass).
Students may set appointments with Mrs. Higginbottom also.
Parents always Welcome! |
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