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For students, deciding what career to pursue can be an overwhelming
task. Students who have a general or specific idea of the career
they would like to pursue have an easier time choosing a college
major, and getting started right away into the coursework required
for that career. Our desire is to help students explore their strengths
and interests, and to encourage self-awareness in these areas.
We encourage career related internships and summer jobs, and work
with our students to help them through the process of finding a
field of study that fits their unique strengths and interests.
Career exploration opportunities through LFHS:
College/Career
Resource Center
The CRC contains many books and resources on career exploration
such as: The Occupational Outlook Handbook which is based on John
Holland's career theory and can be checked out at the desk.
Campbell Interest and Skills Inventory
This well researched evaluation tool helps students by asking questions
about their strengths and interests. They are scored by comparing
these to the strengths and interests of those who have reported
being happy with their jobs. All Sophomores take this inventory
with their counselor in the spring and receive the results in the
early fall of junior year.
Career Exploration is Back!
The APT is once again sponsoring the Career Exploration Program which will take
place during the long weekend of
April 25 – 27. While the junior class is taking the Prairie State Exams
on Wednesday and Thursday (with a free day on Friday), all other students will
have three days to take advantage of the opportunity to explore their career
interests and/or to volunteer their time for service. Thanks to the combined
efforts of
Kathy O’Hara (LFHS Service Coordinator) and Nini Lustig (Director – Volunteer
Center LF/LB), last year’s program provided over 100 unique opportunities
to LFHS students. We are hoping to expand
the program even further this year and need parents, family members and friends
to consider giving their time to mentor a student in their professional fields
or volunteer capacities. If you are interested, please contact Kathy O’Hara,
847-582-7424 or kohara@d115.org, or
Sarah Glynn 847-615-9271 or slglynn2@comcast.net.
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