Career Counseling Newsletter
December 2024
Trade Information
Upcoming Opportunities
- HVAC CTE Program at Blue Hills
- Electrical Career Night at IBEW Local 223- November 21
- The Peterson School Explore the Trades- December 7
- Virtual Eversource EPUT Program Info Sessions- November 26, December 12, January 21-- sign up here
- Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local No. 3- application open Jan 6-10
Upcoming Community Service Opportunities
DELTA After School Volunteers
Volunteers are expected to be present in DELTA (our preschool at DHS) from 2:15-4pm on the day you sign up. Please confirm your schedule first to ensure you are able to volunteer before signing up. DELTA students and teachers rely on you to be there. Sign up HERE!
Dedham Community House Tree Sale- Dec 7 & 8
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/2AfTheHFaUCUHt9T8
Holiday Stroll-Friday, Dec 6
You'll enjoy the festivities while volunteering for this fun event that kicks off the holiday season. Volunteers are needed for 1 hour time slots from 4-9pm. Volunteer positions: set up, candy boss, costume characters, craft table ambassadors, event break down. Location: in front of Dedham Community Theatre in Dedham Square. Sign up to volunteer for the Holiday Stroll HERE
Dedham Youth Commission Opportunity:
The Youth Commission is looking to form a committee to create and plan a Senior Prom for the Dedham Council on Aging. If you are interested in helping with this program, please email blavley@dedham-ma.gov to sign up.
Part-Time Job Opportunities
If you are looking for a part-time job, there are a lot of opportunities in the community!
Summer Internships and Jobs
Office of the State Treasurer Internship Opportunities- click each link for full description- these are paid!
- Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Administration/Legal Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program
- Executive Office Research Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program
- Human Resources Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program
- Helpdesk IT Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program
- Office of Economic Empowerment Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program
- Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Intern | 2025 Treasury Summer Internship Program
Summer Camp Postitions
Believe it or not, summer camps start hiring staff as early as January. Check back to look for postings as they become available.
Resume Assistance
Scholarship Information- Class of 2025
Suggested Websites
Links for Specific Scholarships- please review individual criteria before applying
- Massachusetts JCI Senate Scholarship- deadline 1/17
- Hagan Scholarship Foundation- deadline 12/1
- Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund- early deadline 4/3
- John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest- deadline 1/17'
- Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation Scholarship- deadline March 15
- Asian Pacific Community Fund- deadline 4/15
Upcoming Field Trips through School to Careers Partnership
12/10: Novartis- CELL Lab
Mrs. Mansfield, DHS Career Counselor
Email: amansfield@dedham.k12.ma.us
Office: Guidance Suite
Phone: 781-310-1142