High School Counseling Department - Careers

CAREER TECH GIRL'S DAY CAMP

With the help of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Eastern Michigan University is sponsoring a one-day, FREE, CTE Girl's Day Camp to be held on Saturday, June 16, 2007from 9AM to 3PM at the EMU Student Union room 310 A and B.  Explore career opportunities and learn about EMU's Career and Technical Programs. Register via email to Dr. Phillip Cardon at pcardon@emich.edu by June 8, 2007.

AVIATION CAREER EXPO - MAY 8, 2007 
12pm - 7pm @ the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology, 47884 D. Street Willow Run Airport

• Talk to more than 100 aviation companies that are hiring
• Meet veteran reps for all Military branches
• Speak with Aviation celebrities
• Learn about aviation organizations you can join
• Meet with schools offering Aviation programs
• Computers are available to apply online with exhibiting employers
• Contact Amy: akienast@miat.edu for more information or go to www.miat.edu.

 WASHINGTON WORKSHOPS FOUNDATION

2007 marks the 49th year that Washington Workshops are presenting unique and rewarding study seminars in Washington, DC for qualified and talented high school students from across the country who are self-motivated young leaders on their way to careers in politics, journalism, medicine, education and law.  The Washington Workshops arrange Congressional internships on Capitol Hill or politically related office assignments throughout our nation's capital. The program can be taken in three week or longer segments starting June 17 extending through July 28. While in Washington, students experience college living and dining on the campus of Marymount University located in Arlington, Virginia.  Class sizes are limited,  If interested, please call 800.368.5688 or go to www.workshops.org.

CAREER LAB NEWS

Located in the Library
Available to students weekdays during 3rd Hour
Faculty person in charge is Mrs. Schaller 

Grosse Ile High School has the “careercruising” program up and running.  Students at the high school have been introduced to this exciting career program and the feedback has been great.   We would like parents, as well as students, to take advantage of this site.   Career cruising is an internet site which can be accessed from school or home.  Below is the information you will need to log on:

a)     www.careercruising.com

b)     username:  gihs

c)      password:  careers 

Students who have opened and entered information on their personal EDP have an additional username and password.  Students and counselors have this information. 

What is career cruising?

Career Cruising is the complete guidance system and has been designed with one goal in mind:  to help your child plan their future.  Included in the program are assessment tools, detailed occupation profiles, and comprehensive post-secondary education information. 

What tools are available through career cruising?

• Career matchmaker
• Find career that meet needs and goals
• Skills to careers                   
• How careers relate to skills and interest
• Multimedia interviews                                  
• Direct links between careers and education programs
• Education planning
• Detailed information on colleges, universities and other training
• Career portfolio development
• Financial aid information

Should you have any question please contact Debbie Schaller at 362-2446.