My name is Nathaniel Yake and I am the Career Coach at General Smallwood Middle School. My job is to coordinate and collaborate career development activities/programs, including college, technical school and business tours, job embedded field trips, and find guest speakers for students in grades 6-8. I implement the career advisory program via the Xello platform developed in partnership with CCPS, Workforce Development Board, and CSM at the middle school level. I will provide professional advisement to students on apprenticeship, career pathways that lead to industry recognized credentials, education, occupational training, and work experience.

• Offers a unique opportunity to engage high school students in a variety of subjects, incorporating academic, creative and technical skills. ​

• Explore career paths while in high school. ​

• All high schools in Charles County have Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs.​

• 4 or 5 course sequence that is a graduation pathway. ​

• Able to earn college credits or industry certifications.​

• Direct connection to further education or the workforce.​

Email: Nyake@ccboe.com

Phone: 301-753-1786

Room #204

The term Holland Code, Holland Codes and abbreviation RIASEC refer to John Holland's six personality types: Realistic (R), Investigative (I), Artistic (A), Social (S), Enterprising (E) and Conventional (C). According to Holland’s Theory of Career Choice, choosing work or an education program environment that matches, or is similar to your personality, will most likely lead to success and satisfaction.

Xello is engaging college and career readiness software that unlocks every student's potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with the self-knowledge, skills, and confidence to build actionable plans for future success.

Our district is offering all students free online counseling services with a licensed therapist, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% confidential, and completely free for families. Enroll your student in under 5 minutes at: hazel.co.

I am beyond thrilled to have joined the Bulldogs this year as your Pupil Personnel worker. My primary objective is to keep your student(s) engaged and attending school regularly while providing any needed resources. I have experience at all levels and was a Middle School counselor prior to becoming a Pupil Personnel worker. I truly look forward to getting to know you and your student this year and believe this may be our best year ever. For more information on what a PPW does, please visit the website below. Also please access the Charles County Resource Center for more resources when needed. Thank you and have a great school year!

Pupil Personnel Workers - Charles County Public Schools (ccboe.com)