Category: Career Planning

EXPLORE CAREER FIELDS

There are 16 Career Clusters to explore. The next few posts will explore a Career Cluster related to courses here at Caroline. Review the following Career Clusters to identify the career fields and industries that interest you. You will likely have interest in several clusters so don’t feel like you need to match your career cluster to your major you might want to study. Take advantage of the course work here at Caroline to also explore careers. There are career opportunities for different majors in each of the career clusters. Remember, the world of work is not organized by major.

The Career Cluster for today is Hospitality and Tourism. We offer Culinary Arts at Caroline .

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Would you enjoy interacting with people and providing high level customer service? Hospitality and tourism workers help people plan and coordinate vacations, entertainment activities and leisure time. There are opportunities to work and serve customers in restaurants, hotels, resorts all around the world where no two days are the same.

Potential job titles include: Hotel manager, historic home curator, tour guide, event planner, travel agent, Chamber of Commerce director, resort activities planner

Culinary Institute Open House

Open House

Join us Saturday, January 11th, 2020
from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Join us for an Open House event and be a part of our demonstrations by chef instructors, food tastings, interactive tours, and find out how our flexible, student-centered programs fit into your life.

Tour Our Campus

With campuses in Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia, you’re sure to find a Culinary Institute of Virginia location convenient to where you work or live. Come in for a campus tour and explore our beautiful facilities, interactive labs, student support services, and more.

Hands-On Demos by Chef Instructors & Food Tastings

Watch professional chef instructors in a hands-on environment show advanced à la carte food preparation. Experience food tastings prepared by current Culinary Institute of Virginia students.

Q&A with ECPI University Faculty & Staff

ECPI’s faculty and staff believe that their success is defined by our students’ success. During this Open House Event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our faculty and staff, talk about how they support students’ success, and get answers to your questions.

RSVP to visit your local Culinary Institute of Virginia campus for an Open House Event, be a part of our hands-on demos, and get to know our faculty and staff!

Get Program Information
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JOB CORPS

Job Corps is a tuition-free training and education program that connects eligible young men and women with the skills and educational opportunities they need to establish real careers. Job Corps offers career training in high-growth industries that will give you the hands-on, practical experience you need to begin working toward a long-term, successful career— not just a job, but an actual CAREER that you can build on for the rest of your life.

Abraham W. is hard at work earning his certifications in welding. His favorite part about Job Corps is the hands-on training he gains in the welding workshop.

There are so many different training options at Job Corps. Which one sounds good to you? Visit jobcorps.gov today!

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National Apprenticeship Week

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Interested in learning more about these life changing programs and opportunities? Contact us today at gccworkforce@germanna.edu and we’ll schedule an appointment to share information about the available apprenticeship programs and explore career pathways.

FastForward Tuition Assistance is available for eligible students in approved programs – https://www.germanna.edu/workforce/apprenticeship-programs/

Radiologic Technologic Week

National Radiologic Technologic Week  is celebrated annually to recognize the vital work of radiologic technologists across the nation. The celebration takes place each year during the week that includes Nov. 8th to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895.
The week-long celebration calls attention to the important role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient care and health care safety

Here is a link to find out more about this occupation: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm

Summer Jobs at Goshen

GOSHEN STAFF

About Goshen Staff

Want the coolest summer job?

Every year, the seven camps and programs which make up the Goshen Scout Reservation employ close to 250 highly motivated individuals to participate in the experience of a lifetime. If you are 14 years of age or older by this summer, you could be a part of something huge!

Contents

Being on Staff
Which Camps
Summer Schedule
Job Openings
Apply Now
Learn more below or apply now!

Being on Staff

Every year, the seven camps and programs which make up the Goshen Scout Reservation employ close to 250 highly motivated individuals to participate in the experience of a lifetime.

Staff will receive one day off per week and will generally receive a night off as well. Room and board is provided. At the resident camps (and for the High Adventure staff when at base camp), staff have a canvas wall tent on a wooden platform to stay in and store personal equipment.

For all positions, the primary focus is delivering program. Other responsibilities for all positions include physical setup, maintenance, and tear down of the camp in addition to other general duties based on the operations of camp. Prior experience with Scouting not required.

Which Camp?

Scout & Venturing Camp

Camp Bowman

Number One

  • Staff Dining Hall (Scouts do Patrol Cooking)
  • Staff must be: 15+ (14 year olds can be CITs)
  • Program Areas: Admin (Trading Post, First Aider, Quartermaster), Aquatics, Bowman Brigade (First Year Program), Bowman Vets (Older Scout Program), Culture Craft, Handicraft, Nature, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports

Learn MoreScout & Venturing Camp

Camp Marriott

The Place to Be

  • Staff Dining Hall (Scouts do Patrol Cooking & Heater Stack)
  • Staff must be: 15+ (14 year olds can be CITs)
  • Program Areas: Admin (Trading Post, First Aider, Quartermaster), Aquatics, Eagle’s Eyrie, Ecology, Handicraft, New Scout Quest (First Year Program), Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports

Learn MoreScout Camp

Camp Olmsted

Pride!

  • Dining Hall
  • Staff must be: 15+ (14 year olds can be CITs)
  • Program Areas: Admin (Trading Post, First Aider, Quartermaster), Aquatics, CultureCraft, Ecology, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, Tech Center, Trailshead (First Year Program), COPE, Climbing, ATV Program

Learn MoreWebelos Camp

Camp PMI

Pride. Style. Dedication.

  • Dining Hall
  • Staff must be: 15+ (14 year olds can be CITs)
  • Program Areas: Admin (Trading Post, First Aider, Quartermaster), Aquatics, Archery, BBs, Handicraft, Nature, Scoutcraft, Year 2 Program

Learn MoreWebelos Camp

Camp Ross

Ross is Boss!

  • Dining Hall
  • Staff must be: 15+ (14 year olds can be CITs)
  • Program Areas: Admin (Trading Post, First Aider, Quartermaster), Aquatics, Archery, BBs, Handicraft, Nature, Quest (Year 2 Program), Scoutcraft

Learn MoreHigh Adventure Camp

Lenhok’sin

Hit the Trail!

  • Dining Hall & Trail Meals
  • Staff must be: 16+
  • Program Areas: Caving (Technical), Foxfire (Historical), Mountain Man (Historical), Mountain Sports (Technical), Paddle Sports (Technical), River Guide, Robin Hood (Historical), Rock Climbing (Technical)

Learn MoreAdministration Camp

Camp Post

Budgets, Yay!

  • Staff Dining Hall
  • Staff must be: 15+
  • Program & Work Areas: Clerical, Retail, Warehouse, & Health Lodge

Learn More

2019 Summer Schedule

Staff must be able to work from Saturday, June 15 until Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Area Directors and other designated staff may be required to be available earlier than June 15th for position-specific training and/or for advance set up.

CITs should talk to their Camp Directors for camp dates.

Staff 2019 Openings

The National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer. The National Capital Area Council does not discriminate in employment on accounts of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.

We are still actively seeking staff for a number of positions for the 2019 summer season! If you are interested, please see the application process below.

How to Apply

Interviews will be the first two Saturdays in January 2019, the 5th and 12th.

Can’t make it to interviews? Missed interviews? We do phone interviews as well. Please don’t hesitate to apply or contact us if you’re interested! We’d love to have you!Click Here to Apply

Please call or email Camping Specialist Sarah Moses at (301) 214-9155 or Sarah.Moses@scouting.org with any questions.

About Us

Goshen Scout Reservation, a fully accredited camp, is the home of three resident Scout camps, two resident Webelos camps, and the Lenhok’sin High Adventure Base, all centrally located around beautiful, 450 acre, Lake Merriweather.Learn MoreGet DirectionsRegister

Contact Us

Program
Phil Barbash
Goshen Reservation Director
Philip.Barbash@Scouting.org
(301)214-9195

Registration
Sarah Moses
Goshen Camping Administrator
Sarah.Moses@Scouting.org
(301)214-9155National Capital Area Councilwww.ncacbsa.org

          © 2017 Goshen Scout Reservation

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STEPS TO CAREER SUCCESS

1) Learn more about yourself via Career Assessments:

2) Learn more about career options that match your interests through watching career videos, taking related classes, participating in PVCC clubs and after school activities, talking with professionals/networking, finding a mentor and/or job shadowing experiences.  Here are some good career/labor market resources:

3) Create your introduction/professional documents (resume, cover/thank you letters, LinkedIn, etc.) to help you land interviews/jobs.

4) Get experience through volunteering, interning or even temporary employment.  These are easier ways to gain access to employers which often lead to long term employment.

  • Volunteering – search by area of interest on United Way
  • Interning – check back.
  • Temporary employment
  • Job Searching

5) Decide whether your career target is a good fit.  If not, consider repeating these steps since finding a great career path is often a process.

 

You can go through h this with the help of your Career Coach or School Counselor .  Sign up HERE to meet with them.

Program Oppurtunites!!!!

 Program Opportunities

NASA Opportunities for Students

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) provides the following STEM opportunities for free to all Virginia students:

Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS)-Program for 10th grade students focusing on the missions flown or managed by NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with a Summer Academy program at NASA Wallops Flight Facility.  For more information, visit Virginia Space Coast Scholars

Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)- Program for 11th and 12th grade students focusing on NASA’s human spaceflight missions and the Journey to Mars with an online course with a Summer Academy program at NASA Langley Research Center.  Students can earn up to 4 free dual enrollment credits.  For more information, visit VASTS

Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS)-Program for 11th or 12th grade students, VESSS is an interactive, on-line Earth System Science Course featuring NASA scientific research and data. The students can earn up to 5 transferable, free dual enrollment college credits and can also compete to attend a Summer Academy program at NASA Langley Research Center.  For more information, visit VESSS

 

The Society of Women Engineers at the University of Virginia

Are you interested in learning about engineering or pursuing an engineering career?  Apply for your place at The Society of Women Engineers High School Visitation Program on November 21, 2018. Deadline to apply is October 22, 2018.  This program is designed to give young women the opportunity to learn about the different fields in engineering and the engineering curriculum at the University of Virginia. For more information, visit Society of Women Engineers

 

University of Virginia’s Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience (MOVE)

The University of Richmond is looking for high-achieving seniors who self-identify as a historically underrepresented population or are interested in issues of diversity and inclusion to further their mission to create a community of diverse scholars committed to academic excellence. While the program is open to all students, priority is given to underrepresented populations during the selection process. Students and their families will have the opportunity to experience the cultural diversity of Richmond, while getting a perspective of life as a potential student.  If interested, fill out Interest Form by October 5, 2018.

 

Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

The application for the Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program has officially opened. The deadline to submit application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is October 31, 2018 @ 6 PM EST.  If you have any questions, email seap@asee.org or call (202)649-3833.  For the application, visit SEAP Application

 

University of Dayton

The University of Dayton is offering open house events for families to tour their beautiful campus, learn about admissions and financial aid, and discover experiential learning opportunities.  The open house events will be held on September 30 and November 11, 12-4.  For more information, visit Open House or call 800-UD-PRIDE (800-837-7433).

 

Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University is taking applications for their Diversity Overnight, November 11 and 12.  Applications are due October 1.  Diversity Overnight is designed for high schools seniors from diverse backgrounds to get an in-depth look at opportunities available to them.  For more information, visit Diversity Overnight