School to Careers
Providing a Pathway to Success

Career Education

Career awareness and preparation is an essential component in the K-12 educational program in the West Chester Area School District. Introducing career exploration early in our students' educational experiences exposes them to the various professions they eventually enter as adults in the workplace.

Business and Education Strategic Team (BEST)

Collaborating with stakeholders and BEST (Business and Education Strategic Team) enriches our programs by providing community resources.  BEST will play a pivotal role in helping to shape and structure programs for students.  With the support of West Chester's BEST, opportunities and experiences are available to our students.

Career Pathways

By the end of their high school career, students should have a direction, a pathway to follow when selecting their college major.  If they're entering the workplace immediately after high school, because of careful selection of courses and school and community experiences, these marketable students have positioned themselves to enter the workplace earning competitive salaries.  It is important to emphasize that students are not "locked" into a career choice at any grade level.  At all grade levels, career awareness is the primary focus.

Career awareness and preparation is essential for each child.  Our students should explore their options and take advantage of the many resources and electives that are available to provide a pathway to success.

Career Exploration

The Career Exploration Program Site is live and piloted at East High School.  From anywhere in the West Chester Area School District, students may logon and register with different companies for various experiences--job shadowing, internships, and externships.  Some of the companies providing experiences are members of BEST (Business and Education Strategic Team).

During Phase II, all students will be able to logon to the site and register from any location with an Internet connection.

• Visit the Career Exploration Program Site
  (Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer)

Job Shadowing and Mentoring Company Information

• Career Education Partnership Letter (pdf)
• Career Education Company Profile Survey Form (pdf)
• LifeWorks E-mentoring Site

 

Successful graduates prepared for demanding, fulfilling careers in the 21st Century.

Through BEST (Business and Education Strategic Team) and careful planning, our students are provided a pathway to success.