Chapin High Career Center

The truck, an initiative by the Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation (AISCF), aims to inspire pride, progress, and a new generation of professionals in South Carolina's skilled workforce.

Over 130 students gained a new perspective in trades like welding, electricity, lineman work, and truck driving.

Thank you to our SENIOR Chapin High CATS students - Andrew Takach, Clinton Bohannon, Rivers Gregg, and Gavin Hall for helping students navigate the different stations.

The SC Department of Employment & Workforce has identified Priority occupations based on current demand, projected growth, viability, and retention. These jobs are now available to countless jobseekers and are forecasted to become essential, thriving careers with untapped potential. Jobs featured in Explore SC@Work that are priority occupations include the ones hyperlinked below.

Click a job title to learn more about each occupation!

Electricians Welders Industrial Engineers Industrial Machinery Mechanics Carpenters Truck Drivers Plumbers CNC Machinists Firefighters Mechanics

Accountants Building Inspectors Insurance Sales Agents Physical Therapists Bakers Bird Supervisors Elementary School Teachers Painters Executive Assistants Pharmacists Wedding Planners Patent Lawyers

For a list of all priority occupations in South Carolina, visit the Coordinating Council for Workforce Development webpage here.

YouScience - What’s your aptitude? Complete the brain games to discover your career

path and to find out what careers match the way your brain works...or what YouScience calls aptitudes! Send me a screenshot of your Aptitude Wheel to be entered into a drawing for a Chick-Fil-A Gift Card!

Please complete the google sign up and you will receive instructions from Mrs. Moseley.

Chapin High School students are encouraged to explore careers through Job Shadowing once per semester, as approved* by the Career Specialist. Job shadowing is a great opportunity to explore careers and build your network. Complete the D5/CHS Job Shadow Application and submit to the career specialist one week prior to the date of the job shadow. Students must obtain signatures from parent/guardian and teachers prior to being approved and eligible for an excused absence. Please see Mrs. Moseley in the Career Center - Room A 101 for a job shadowing packet.

Keep an eye on our social media this month for stories from some of our Chapin High staff members who had careers before joining our school!

Research shows that the average person changes careers 5 to 7 times in their lifetime, often shifting fields multiple times. If you're curious about a career, ask someone with firsthand experience!

National Career Development Association NCDA promotes career development through its annual celebration of National Career Development Month. Every November, career development professionals are encouraged to celebrate with career related activities.

CHS students must submit their entries by Friday, December 20th.

Application Details

Submit HERE

November 15th - Focus on your Future Friday: Navigating NCAA, NAIA for Student Athletes @ 10:00 a.m. Register Here This specific program will provide an overview of guidelines and updates for NCAA, NAIA eligibility requirements for students who wish to pursue college athletics.

November 18th - United States Military Academy Admissions Event. Q&A for students interested in West Point Academy. Time: 6:00-8:00 PM EST, Location: Richland Northeast High School, 7500 Brookfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29223-2206. During the brief: learn What West Point Offers, Life as a Cadet and the application process. Must register

November 18th - Sgt. Sean Delany from the SC Army National Guard will be on campus during Powerhour

November 18th - Accuplacer Exam - Interested in Midlands Technical College? Take the FREE MTC Placement Test here at CHS, test will begin at 9:00am in the Career Center. Sign up today!

November 18th - Midlands Technical College will be in the Career Center during Powerhour to answer any questions.

November 25th - West Point Cadet and Chapin Alumni - Dobson Ricks - will be available in the Career Center from 11:30-12:00pm to share his experience and a Q&A on Service Academies.

Visit the Career Center's website for more information.