Freshmen take the Clues Self-Interest Inventory used by WOIS/The Career Information System** for beginning placement into Career Pathways. WOIS is a private, nonprofit organization that researches and distibutes information about Washington careers, schools and training programs.
** WOIS software is installed on library and counseling computers only, but WOIS Online may be used from any computer on campus as well as in the library.
How do I get there?
Incoming sophomores meet individually with parents and a teacher/advisor who helps students decided on appropriate courses in line with the Career Pathways they have chosen. Sophomores complete the Dependable Strengths inventory provided by WOIS and further refine or change career pathways. Juniors and Seniors revisit WOIS and select possible technical schools, universities, or community colleges. They also have access to CollegeQuest both on school computers and home computers to help with college
selection. Junior and Seniors use WOIS to look at different ways to
fund their education or technical training.
How do I stay on course?
Students take advantage of the School-to-Work transition program participating in job shadows, mentorships, or interships offerred through Yakima Chamber of Commerce Business/Education Partnership Program .
All students revisit WOIS at intervals and continue career-related activities such as resumé writing or researching careers related to specific departments.