• 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

  • Summit Summer STEM Fellowship 

    The Summit STEM Fellowship is a virtual summer program bringing together top rising 9th-12th grade students around the world. As a Summit STEM Fellow, students learn from top mentors at Harvard, Stanford, and MIT and explore diverse opportunities and career pathways in STEM. The fellowship is a 10-15 hour weekly commitment, allowing students to participate alongside summer activities. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. To learn more and apply, please visit www.summitstemfellowship.org. For any questions, please email info@summitstemfellowship.org.
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    Career Accelerator 

    Summer Program for 10-12 graders. See all details and register HERE. Spots are limited!
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    Future Teachers of NC

    Find out more about becoming a teacher and spend 3 days on a college campus for free! See flier HERE for details.
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    SKEMA Summer Programs for High School students
    The courses take place here at SKEMA Business School (a partner of NCSU) on the NCSU Centennial Campus.
    These courses are taught by SKEMA, NCSU, UNC and Campbell Business School Faculty. Your students will get college classroom experience and be able to add this to their college application. Students do receive a certificate at the end of the program. 

    See flyer HERE

    See brochure HERE
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    Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship

    100% paid tuition for qualified applicants!

    See flier HERE for eligibility details.
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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 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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  • Criminal Justice Fellows Program for graduating seniors interested in criminal justice. Offers a 100% forgivable loan on college tuition, books, fees & more.

    See flier HERE.

    See brochure HERE.
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