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Melissa McLean, Pathways Coordinator

Seniors,

Consider your next step a DIRECTION, not a destination. Only 40% of adults have jobs in their college major. Use the next decade to learn more about who you are and how you want to show up in the world. Join the military. Take a gap year or go to college. There are so many options. Just choose something and get started. You can adjust along the way.

Below are several opportunities for you to consider. If you have any questions, make an appointment with your Career Pathways counselor to chat:

TARTAN HS: Melissa McLean, mmclean@isd622.org

NORTH HS: Beth Stanley, bstanley@isd622.org

Career Pathways Tool

College Search Tool

Construction Careers Programs & Career Exploration

Tartan Schoology Group - 2023-24 Employment Opportunities

This is a GREAT opportunity for you to explore careers in

healthcare, especially if you don't know what type of

healthcare job you want!

This program brings students and health care employers together, providing students experience in a health care environment and the opportunity to meet future health care professionals.

Details:

• Students must have completed junior or senior year of high school by the end of this term
• Students can choose to work in one department or rotate through various departments, as determined by the host site
• Students will be paid at least minimum wage (often more)
• Internship dates: Early June to late August
• Application closes Friday, April 19
• See brochure for details

Apply directly to clinics that are participating (full statewide list):

• (Maplewood) M Health Fairview, St. John's Hospital, fairview.org/careers
• (Stillwater) The Estates at Greeley, rrivard@monarchmn.com
• (Woodbury) Woodwinds Health Campus, fairview.org/careers

MN Apprenticeship

Construction Careers Programs & Career Exploration

CITY OF OAKDALE - SEASONAL

Seasonal Outdoor Maintenance

WHO: Ages 18+

WHEN: Seasonal

WAGES: $16-17/hour

Application closes: 04/30/2024

Seasonal Summer Recreation Program Instructor

WHO: Creative people who like to stay busy; responsible and reliable

WHEN: Begins the week of June 10

WAGES: $16/hour

CITY OF ST. PAUL - PARKS WORKER I

WHO: Ages 16+

WHEN: Part and full-time work is available

WAGES: $16.84 - $18.16 per hour, plus benefits

Use THIS LINK to access more information and application materials for these PAID internships:

• Kraus-Anderson
• Meyer-Borgman Johnson
• Mortenson
• Ryan Companies

*Students must be at least 16 years old by the time the internship starts and have transportation to corporate headquarters in Minneapolis.

The PAID summer internships at Lakeview Hospital are back!!!

The following are available:

• PHARMACY INTERN
• REHABILITATION INTERN (think Physical Therapy)

WHO: Students ages 16+; especially if you have completed coursework in chemistry, anatomy & physiology, genetics, biology or 916 Career & Tech Medical Careers

WHEN: 20 hours/week for 12 weeks; begins in June

WHERE: Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater, MN

OTHER: You will want to get a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other person who can speak to your sincere interest in healthcare and/or science. Also, I don't see a close date but I would apply early!

Read about Sean Kharl, Tartan Class of 2023. He participated in the Lakeview summer intern program last year.

A gap year can be an excellent option for those who aren't sure they are ready for college or want to have other adventures first. It can also help some determine what type of training is best for them.

While most students think of a gap year as the time between the completion of high school and the start of college, they can really happen anytime. One student completed his freshman year of college and then spent the next year climbing the Appalachian Trail with a group of hikers. From there, his desired major became clear and he headed back to sophomore year wiser and with a bunch of cool memories and experience.

Learn more about Gap year programs:

Roadtrip Nation + Videos

Parents Magazine: the best gap year programs after high school

Gap Year Association

Your county's Youth Workforce Centers are available to you until age 24. After that, you can use your county's regular Workforce Center. All of this is F R E E to you at anytime, in any county. Access them for help with:

• preparing for employment (resumes, interviews, clothing, etc.)
• obtaining a driver's license and using public transportation
• learn and earn (apprenticeship) positions
• training
• removing barriers

Washington County Youth Workforce Center

Ramsey County Youth Workforce Center

YOUR CAREER PATHWAYS TEAM

TARTAN HS: Melissa McLean, mmclean@isd622.org

NORTH HS: Beth Stanley, bstanley@isd622.org