High School to Career

High School Career Planning
Whether you are college bound or going straight into the workforce, you will be more successful in learning when you can see how the concepts in school directly relate to your future.  Knowing your  future plans will give you motivation for success!
 ​The Career Development Process involves the completion of various activities geared to help students determine their desired direction in life, no matter their pursuit.  At Crossroads FLEX, Mrs. Kilpatrick works with all students to complete interest inventories and career services through Major Clarity and CFNC databases.  This is the initial action to be taken in order to select an appropriate career or college major.

Steps Taken:
Step 1: Get to Know Yourself
  • Identify interests, strengths and values
Step 2: Explore Options
  • Research careers that directly align with interests
  • Understand industry trends
  • Research education and training necessary 
Step 3: Get Focused
  • Make decisions
  • Set goals
  • Develop a plan of action
Step 4: Take Action
  • Prepare resume
  • Network with employers via linkedin and various avenues
  • Gain experience through work-based learning (ie: internships, job shadowing)
  • Refine workplace and professional skills

Lunch & Learn Career Chats

Mrs. Kilpatrick invites business professionals from various careers to come and speak with our students during the 12-1pm lunch hour.  These Lunch & Learn Career Chats occur once per month during the school year.  Students can sign up using the QR code unique to each session.

Are you a business professional who is interested in coming to speak with our students?  Please contact Mrs. Kilpatrick directly to get placed on our schedule.

Career Resources