Recent ActivityAnnouncements Career SpotlightWelcome to Career Spotlight. Each month a different Career within the Sixteen Career Clusters will be highlighted. Check back each month to see if one interests you.
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security The Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster helps prepare students for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.  Career: Firefighting Firefighters protect people from the dangers of fires. They must stay physically fit and strong. At the scene of a fire, they rescue victims, perform emergency medical aid, and operate and maintain equipment. During their shifts, firefighters live at the fire station. Most work 50 hours a week or more. Forest firefighters may parachute into a fire area to put out fires and dig a fire line. Firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. economy. Subjects to study: physical science, biology, chemistry, algebra, driver's education, and physical education Courses to study at Hanna-Westside Extension Campus: Emergency Medical Services Education and Training: Moderate-term on the job training to Bachelor's degree Source: Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook Bridges to a Brighter FuturePoetry and Poster Contest - Inspire Your Career: EMPOWERYOUR LIFE
Open to all students, each entry should celebrate and inspire career development with a positive tone. Poems - Use any acceptable poetic form. Submit on a single sheet of paper 8.5" x1 1" in 12 pt. font. Posters - Category 1 - ink, pencil, poster paints, magic marker, acrylics, and oils. Category 2 - photos, clipart, graphic art software, collage, cut & pasted paper, and mixed media. Size - 8.5" x 11" format, including matte to be eligible. Deadline - November 13, 2009 - Turn in to Mrs. Q. Latimer Career Development Web Pages |
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Internet Links for Career Development List of websites to find out about your interests, your personality, your learning style, and much more! Resources to explore careers Learn more about the 16 Federal Career Clusters. Do you want to find out more about a specific career? NOW is the time to plan! List of websites with information about the military Information about making and spending money Empowering all students to shape our future. South Carolina Occupational Information System List of websites for students to explore various jobs | ||
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