• Career Development

    Career Services is an on-campus career development service that operates under the School-to-Career Division of Career and Technical Education within the Wake County Public School System. It is the central hub for the career and leadership development for Heritage High School students. School-to-Career prepares every student to make knowledgeable career choices through academic rigor and work-based learning experiences. 

    Career development services include:

    • Career & College Exploration
    • Job Shadowing
    • Internships
    • Apprenticeships
    • Military
    • Entry-Level Employment
    • Leadership, Pre-College & Community Programs
    • Resume/Cover Letter Writing
    • Interviewing Skills

Contact Us

Dawn Beaster
Career Development Coordinator
dbeaster@wcpss.net 

919.570.5600 ext. 20654

   

Schedule an appointment!

Announcements

  • Home Builder's Association 

    Student Chapter Kick-off Event 

    Students and parents are invited to attend on October 30th from 2-5pm to learn how to become a student member and get involved in the home-building industry! Pizza will be served. See details in this flyer.
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    Interested in Industrial Automation?

    Wake Tech’s Industrial Automation training is designed to prepare you for a future in advanced manufacturing, one of North Carolina’s fastest growing industries.

    • Collaborative Robotics
    • Electric Circuits and Motor Controls
    • Mechanical Drives
    • Mechatronics
    • Pneumatics
    • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
    • Troubleshooting

     

    Courses are taught by industry experts at our Beltline Education Center, where you'll gain real-world experience using the latest automation technologies. We will equip you with the skills employers are looking for! Click  HERE to go to our website.
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    NC State Public Health Laboratory Program

    Any student interested in learning more about public health and laboratory careers in healthcare, check out this flier on NC State Laboratory of Public Health Outreach Programs. Information is coming soon on their summer camp!
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    GSK 2025 Apprenticeship Program 

    Class of 2025, join us to learn why GSK’s Apprentice Program is the right program for you! GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry-level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college students the opportunity to begin their career while working towards their Associate’s degree. This Associate’s degree is fully funded by GSK, which, yes, means NO COLLEGE DEBT! 

    Register HERE
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    Duke OpTech Program

    Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program for graduating seniors:

    • Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma. Students must be 18 at start of clinical rotations.   
    • No college degree or prerequisites required  
    • Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the certification exam  
    • Three months of in-person classroom instruction.
    • Nine months spent getting hands-on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center 
    • Starting pay $22-$24/hr 
    • 90% employment rate after program completion  
    • Affordable tuition and financial aid are available.  

     
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