Career Development Assistance and Information
Gwen Canada is LRHS's Career Development Coordinator. Please visit Mrs. Canada's website for upcoming career events and programs.
Work Permit (Youth Employment Certificate)
Obtaining a work permit is strictly done online, through this link: http://www.nclabor.com/wh/youth_instructions.htm. You must have a firm job offer in order to fill out the online form.
Websites to Research Careers and Learn More About Yourself
CFNC.org
What careers are you interested in? What are you good at? CFNC has many resources to help you answer these questions, and many more. Take interest surveys, explore different careers, and get tips on how to find a job. Career OneStop Search through careers to find out about salaries, education needed, and future job outlook. This site is sponosored by the US Department of Labor. Job Star This website has resume advice, career guides, and salary information. My Next Move What do you want to do for a living? This website lets you browse careers and take quizzes on the kind of work you might enjoy. NC Works Free employment assistance for ages 16-24, including career readiness certifications, day care, and more. We have two local offices in Raleigh: Capital Are (Tillery Place) and Swinburne Street. WCPSS Virtual Trucks Career Fair Explore different local careers all related to specialty and service trucks. |
WCPSS Virtual Career Fair
Explore the 16 different career clusters that make up our Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses, and see the careers and jobs that are related to each cluster. Brought to you by the Career Development Coordinators from WCPSS. WCPSS STEAM Virtual Career Fair Watch videos from professionals in STEAM fields. Career Videos Watch videos on different types of jobs. Over 350 videos are available. Nepris Career Videos A database of recorded conversations with industry professionals across a wide range of careers. Exploring Career Information What do you like to do? This website tells you all about careers that are related to what you like to do. Mapping Your Future Find out more about planning your future and about careers. My Future Get advice on finding a job and living on your own. Take a work interests quiz. Explore the top 10 lists of emerging majors and financial aid ideas. Find out information on joining the military. |
Career, College or Military?
Read more about ways to help you investigate your options: Career, College, or Military?
Military Services
The different branches of the military visit the school monthly. During the time of school building closure, students should contact the recruiters directly. More information can be found on the Career Center's Military page as well as Today's Military.
Military Recruiters from each branch come to Leesville once a month during both lunches in the Career Center (Room 102- next to the cafeteria). See Ms. Canada if you have questions
Military Recruiters from each branch come to Leesville once a month during both lunches in the Career Center (Room 102- next to the cafeteria). See Ms. Canada if you have questions
Air Force
Ssgt. Crumpler 919-830-1351 (text) [email protected] Friday visits: 11/17, 12/15, 1/26, 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17 Army SSgt. Robinson 919-539-6625 (text) [email protected] Tuesday visits: 11/14, 12/12, 1/23, 2/13, 3/12, 4/16, 5/14 |
Army National Guard
Sgt. Conoly 919-622-3737 [email protected] Wednesday visits: 11/16, 12/13, 1/25, 2/14, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15 Marines Sgt. Herman 919-607-1422 (text) [email protected] Thursday visits: 11/16, 12/14, 1/25, 2/15, 3/14, 4/18, 5/16 |
Navy
Petty Officer Hamilton 984-234-8088 (text) [email protected] Monday visits: 11/13, 12/11, 1/22, 2/12, (3/11-Work Day) - 3/12, 4/15, 5/13 Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Day 919-224-8523 (text) [email protected] Email Officer Day to set up an appointment. |
ASVAB
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an aptitude test that helps you determine your own natural abilities, which will assist you in making informed career choices. The military branches require the ASVAB for entrance into the military, and this score determines your job in the military. Want an idea of what's on the test? Click here to take practice tests.
The ASVAB is given once or twice a year at LRHS. Click here to Sign up for the March 1 ASVAB at Leesville. The Military Entrance Processing Service Center also offers the ASVAB on a weekly basis. Contact your military recruiter to schedule an appointment. Contact our Career Development Coordinator, Mrs. Canada, who is located in the Career Center (Room 102) for additional information.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an aptitude test that helps you determine your own natural abilities, which will assist you in making informed career choices. The military branches require the ASVAB for entrance into the military, and this score determines your job in the military. Want an idea of what's on the test? Click here to take practice tests.
The ASVAB is given once or twice a year at LRHS. Click here to Sign up for the March 1 ASVAB at Leesville. The Military Entrance Processing Service Center also offers the ASVAB on a weekly basis. Contact your military recruiter to schedule an appointment. Contact our Career Development Coordinator, Mrs. Canada, who is located in the Career Center (Room 102) for additional information.
NCTAP Apprenticeship Program
Juniors & Seniors: Are you interested in an apprenticeship? You can earn an AAS Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Wake Tech while earning an hourly wage and free tuition. Learn more from the NCTAP video as well as the NCTAP presentation slides. Questions: Contact our Career Development Coordinator, Ms. Canada, at [email protected].