HANDS-ON TRAINING

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Did you know...
that completing high school does not guarantee you a job, let alone your preferred job? Some employers are looking other qualities inclusive to academic achievements. It is very important that you go after a career that you are very passionate about and/or can see yourself fulfilled in for the long-term. You must also make yourself as attractive to a potential as you possibly can.

Virtual Career Experience

Mrs. Donahue-Holley has partnered with UA Pulaski Tech to bring Virtual Career Exploration to Hall! Click the button to sign up for a career you would like to try out!
Junior Achievement Virtual Career Fair
Junior Achievement is pleased to announce our Inspire Virtual Career Fair February 8, 2022. This is more than your standard career fair; it brings together the business community and local schools and is designed to help launch students into their futures. With the virtual experience, students attend webinars and presentations, explore career booths, and interact with career speakers. This is a live event, but students who are unable to attend the live event will have access to the same information for 90 days after the event. Students, whether live or after, will have a virtual backpack to collect information ​from booths and other vendors to keep for later use. 

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"How can I figure out which career is best for me?"
A great way to start your exploration is to follow the C.A.R.EE.RS. guidelines:
  • C is for Careers. Think about what interests you. Be imaginative, then narrow it down.
  • A is for Academics. Determine which academic programs best suit your career goals.
  • R is for Research. Research careers that spark your interests, maximize your strengths, and minimize your weaknesses.
  • EE is for Experiential Education. Practice job search skills. Apply for internships. Ask for informational interviews, and try other work-based learning opportunities.
  • RS is for Relevant Skills. Use on-the-job experience to learn practical "real world" skills. Apply what you've learned in school to the workplace. Test which accommodations work best for you.

Follow these guidelines and while simultaneously developing your job skills so that you can compete in the competitive job market that you want to pursue! 
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Want career training while in high school?! Start here --> LRSD's Metro Vo-Tech Center

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Work-based learning is designed to help students focus on attaining experience in their career interest. This method of learning helps students develop job skills and hands-on knowledge of their chosen career. In some instances, students are able to acquire training hours that can be applied to an official certification!

The work-based learning is offered through the Little Rock School District at Metropolitan Vocational Technical Center. Metro's goal is "for students to achieve “real life success” no matter if they plan to go straight to the workforce after graduation, post-secondary opportunities, or even own their business." If you think you'd be interested in taking a course at Metro, contact your Guidance Counselor. You can also go to the Metro website for more information.

Brainfuse eLearning

Brainfuse JobNow offers the following services:
  • Live Interview Coaching: Patrons can brush up on interview techniques or get live online interview practice from trained job coaches. Job coaches and patrons communicate via live chat in our online classroom. In addition to live interview coaching, patrons enjoy 24/7 access to interview tips and career resources. The coaches are available from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM every day.
  • Resume Lab: Patrons can submit their resumes any time through the JobNow Resume Lab and a job coach will send it back within 24 hours with detailed feedback and suggestions for improvement. Users are also able to download resume templates, or browse resources for producing better resumes.
  • Career Resources: Patrons enjoy 24/7 access to a carefully-selected library of job resources. In addition, Brainfuse job coaches help users strategically target jobs best suited to their interests and qualifications.

-->> Students will need to use the barcode # from their library cards or CALS tech cards, which they received from their English teachers, to access these resources. 

JobCorps

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Although the traditional process to acquire a high school diploma is ideal, sometimes life has other plans. When this is the case, students have another options called Job Corps. This is another work-based learning opportunity designed for ages 16 through 24 people who did not complete high school.

Job Corps offers students an opportunity to complete their high school education, train for a meaningful career, and get assistance with obtaining employment. Students also have access to room and board for three years all while they acquire skills in specific training areas. Included with this is transitional support services, such as help finding employment, housing, child care, and transportation. Once the student graduate from the Job Corps program, they can either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.

KEY BENEFITS
Job Corps offers career technical skills training in 10 high-growth industry sectors:
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Automotive and Machine Repair
  • Construction
  • Finance and Business
  • Healthcare
  • Homeland Security
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology
  • Renewable Resources and Energy
  • Transportation
Students can earn a high school diploma (or the equivalent) and college credits concurrently. Job Corps also offers tuition-free housing, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, and career transition assistance. If you would like more information, click here.
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UA Pulaski Technical College Resources

Are you a parent looking for a career?

UA-PTC Career Pathways Initiative Program Mission Statement
To seek and increase the access of low-income custodial parents to education credentials and gain workplace skills that qualifies them for higher-paying jobs in their local areas that lead to economic self-sufficiency. ​For questions regarding the Career Pathways Initiative program, please call (501) 812-2725 or e-mail [email protected].

Mailing Address
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Career Pathways Initiative Program
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Location: A Building, Room 135

UA - Pulaski Tech Career Center

UA-PTCCC provides high school students grades 10-12 from Saline, Pulaski, and other counties hands-on experiences in a variety of career fields, and gives these students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

​Programs of Study
Articulated Credit
An additional benefit to this program is the Articulated Credit. This is when a student takes a high school class on your high school campus that you may receive credit for once you enroll in college.

For more information contact Nick Steele, UA-PTC Career Center Director at (501) 602-2420 or e-mail [email protected].

​Mailing Address
UA Pulaski Technical College Little Rock - South
Career Center
13000 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72210

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The Academy at Goodwill, licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education, provides the training needed to secure new employment and advance your career. Earn certificates in high-demand jobs such as Welding, Forklift Operator Training, CPR, Mental Health First Aid and Environmental Services Technician.
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Contact
Phone: 501-372-5100
Toll-Free: 877-372-5151
Email: [email protected]
​Website: www.goodwillar.org/academy