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Work-based learning opportunities beyond the classroom richly enhance the WECHS experience. Our partnership with Wake Tech and WakeMed Health and Hospitals provides our students an opportunity to expand their understanding and exposure to health and science careers. The WECHS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Continuum promotes developmentally appropriate programming while encouraging and engaging students in maximizing their participation in career development services. WBL activities may include but are not limited to job shadowing, resume writing, internships, personalized student digital portfolios, career conversations, certification/credential offerings, and offsite learning experiences.
Career Development Opportunities
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Enrichment Experiences outside of the WECHS Partnership
Numerous enrichment opportunities in the health sciences, leadership, and research are available to students who want to broaden their backgrounds and build their resumes. The Career Development Coordinator posts these opportunities on the bulletin board on the WECHS Hallway. An ongoing list of opportunities is also available on the WECHS website. -
Internships
Rising seniors may consider internship positions. Students should contact the Career Development Coordinator for additional information about competitive internships available through WakeMed. -
Job Shadowing
Students may be eligible for job shadowing opportunities as they come available. These include participating in health sciences classes offered through Wake Tech, visits with WakeMed professionals and other individuals associated with the WECHS Business Alliance. -
PULSE: Participation, Understanding, Leadership, Scholarship and Excellence
All WECHS students on PHS Campus participate in a PULSE group for the purpose of building close relationships with faculty, developing strong friendships with fellow students and for checking their “PULSE.” PULSE activities encourage students to reflect on the work they are doing and the way they are presenting themselves as early college students. This may include group discussions, reading selections, academic and personal goal setting, character education, and many other activities PULSE meets every day for approximately 30 minutes. -
Speakers
Each month Wake Tech and WakeMed professionals make themselves available to students during lunch/PULSE on PHS Campus. Presentations address areas that students have identified as potential career fields. -
Volunteering
WakeMed Volunteer Services works closely with the WECHS Career Development Coordinator to create meaningful volunteer services. Information sessions are offered throughout the year. To be eligible to volunteer students must have demonstrated strong academic performance and personal character. Volunteer opportunities may begin during the freshman year. Potential volunteers complete an application and undergo an interview and orientation process to earn these positions.
To be considered for these opportunities, students must complete the WakeMed volunteer packet in its entirety. Once a student has been approved for the volunteer program, he/she must complete the Volunteer Contract. Volunteering must be completed outside of the school day. Students who do not uphold the Volunteer Contract may be asked to terminate their volunteer experience and may be prevented from additional career development opportunities with WakeMed. In addition, students must have up to date immunizations.
