When students have a sense of the work world and what type of work they might like, many important connections between school, college, and career become clearer.  In addition to using YourPlanForCollege,  students and families are encouraged to:

• Coordinate at least one Job Shadowing day. 

A Job Shadow is an excused absence from school to allow a student to visit a employer and spend time with an employee.  A Jos Shadow packet is available in the Guidance office and must be completed.   The packet helps students coordinate the visit, interview the employee during the day, reflect on the experience, and send a thank you.

• Use the Massachusetts Career Information System (http://masscis.intocareers.org).

This provides information for middle and high school students, as well as adults, about career options, occupational outlooks, and education requirements.  Click on High School and on the next screen enter your town and zip code to enter the site.