• 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

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    Army Day

    Interested in learning more about the Army? Attend Army Day on November 7th to visit the nation's largest & most premier military base: Fort Liberty, NC. Meet Army personnel and experience life on base. See flier HERE for details.

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    Harvest Ball for Minority Students

    Interested in Agriculture & Business?

    Join our 3rd Annual Harvest Ball on Friday, November 1st at the Hilton Raleigh Hotel, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC from 1:00-5:00 p.m. 

    See flier HERE for details!

     
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    Meet Fighter Pilots & Learn About STEM Careers

    Date: November 9th

    Time: 10:00am

    Location: UPS RDU AIRPORT HUB, 1480 International Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 (On Airport Property) 

    See flier HERE

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    ASVAB Assessment

    Fall Semester:

    The ASVAB will be on December 5, 2024, at 7:30am in the media center. Any 10-12th grader can sign up to complete it. Sign up in your homeroom during the month of November or sign up HERE.

    Spring Semester:

    The ASVAB will be on April 17, 2025, at 7:30am in the media center. Any 10-12th grader can sign up to complete it. Sign up in your homeroom during the month of March.

    See Mrs. Beaster for more information.

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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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    STEMblazers Program

    STEM program for high school girls hosted by Campbell University in 2024! STEMblazers is a program dedicated to inspiring girls into STEM careers. We provide programming and opportunities for the students to meet real women in STEM, ask questions, and work through a real hands-on activity related to the speaker's job. We have partnered with the amazing women at Campbell University to kick off a new chapter on their campus. 

    We'd love to meet you at the upcoming club sessions! 

    Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/campbell24a

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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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    North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program

    Juniors & Seniors looking for a unique opportunity, check out the North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program. Free college tuition and a paycheck. Earn while you learn! For more information, visit nctap.org

    There will be an "Apprenticeship Discovery Night" for interested students on Nov. 18th. Register by Nov. 6th. See details HERE.

    NCTAP will be hosting Facility Tours for students and parents to visit up to six of our 11 companies as follows:

    • Saturday January 11, 2025, at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
    • Saturday January 25, 2025, at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
    • Saturday February 08, 2025, at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM

    The link to sign up for facility tours is open for students to register! Please see the sign-up link on our website at https://www.nctap.org/events

    At a company’s Facility Tour, students and their parents will learn much more about the company, the careers they offer, the free college degree, and tour the company. See this flier for all details.

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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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