Career Resources

June 2021

Livestream Link for WKHS Graduation

White Knoll High School Graduation will be at 8:00 am on Thursday, June 10. Join us via this Livestream link.

Virtual Graduation Practice Video

Seniors, please watch this video prior to Graduation. This video explains what you need to do the morning of June 10.

Graduation Information for Parents and Guests

If you will be coming to WKHS Graduation, here is a video with information on where to park, enter, and seating.

Job Board (Part-Time and Full-Time)

Looking for a job? Our Job Board is updated regularly with openings in our community. Click here to access the Job Board. Save the link for future reference.

EdVenture Summer Internship

EdVenture is looking for cheerful and service-oriented teens (middle and high school) to participate in a 10-12 week summer internship opportunity. For over fifteen years, EdVenture has engaged teens in its Museum Apprenticeship Program (MAP), designed to provide on-the-job experience in the world of children’s museums. About twelve interns will be selected to engage with our visitors by presenting activities to our guests, as well as team with our educators at off-site locations to offer activities. The MAP interns will also participate in an NSF-supported STEM Teens project with interns working in other sites (including the Riverbanks Zoo, the Virginia Aquarium, and three museums in the United Kingdom).

Teens who are interested in serving as an intern are asked to send a message of interest to jobs@edventure.org with a copy to Tyshica McConner at hmcconner@edventure.org.

CAMP INVENTION from RBES needs Student Counselors

Red Bank Elementary will be hosting Camp Invention at the American Legion Post #7 in Lexington. They are looking for high school students to help with this camp that will run from July 26-30. If you are in a club or organization and need service hours, this may be a great opportunity for you! Contact Ms. Kristin Dycus for more information or if you are interested in helping with the camp. Email: kdycus@lexington1.net

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX4r8bQSsJA

Great Resource for Rising Seniors: College Essay Guy

College Essay Guy is a great resource! Here are a few specific links on his site to visit.

(Seniors) How to Decide Where to Attend College: Still on the fence? Here are three ways to decide what your heart wants (in one day, one hour, or one minute).

(Juniors) How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation: Step-by-Step Guide: Before summer can be a great time to ask for a rec letter—here's my complete guide. Be sure check with your counselor on your school's specific process.

Are you a teacher or counselor? Here's my guide for teachers and counselors, with examples. (H/T to the rad counselors who contributed to those guides.)

(Juniors) How to Create a Balanced College List: In this guide you'll explore who you are, what you want, and how to research and learn more about schools.

(Juniors) How to Research Colleges (Without Visiting a Campus): - Because, y'know, COVID is still a thing.

(Everyone) The College Application Hub: If you bookmark just one site on my page, I'd recommend this one, as it has pretty much all the things when it comes to the essay and application process.

Thank You to Our Business Partners

We would like to thank our business partners who have hosted a student intern or partnered with our Work-Based Learning program this year.

WKHS Training Room

Crossroads Animal Hospital

Lexington Public Library

Hoover Buildings

Backwoods Body Shop

Hewitt Technologies, Inc.

Stanley Martin Homes

Click Here for Links to Summer Camps

Click on the link above to find Summer Camps in our area.

CIU Business & Leadership Academy

Columbia International University School of Business and Professional Studies will hold a week long program on CIU's 300-acre campus in Columbia from July 12-15. There is a cost for this program, but, if you are serious about owning a business or learning more about investing, this would be a great opportunity for you. Apply here: https://ciu.formstack.com/forms/ciu_bla

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation

Search Jobs That Actually Exist for skilled jobs. Narrow down the search by state or zip code.

Careers in the Military

Learn about Careers in the Military. On this site, careers are organized by career fields to help you find one that matches your skill set and interests. Each listing includes that field’s typical careers, required training, daily responsibilities and even associated civilian careers.

Career Cluster Guides

Not sure what you want to do after high school? It's never too early to start thinking about a career. Here are Career Cluster Guides for each of the 16 Career Clusters. Learn about career opportunities in each field, salaries, classes you should take, and training/education needed after high school. This information is provided through the SC Department of Education and WorkReady SC.

Here is another resource for Career Clusters from MEBA (Midlands Education & Business Alliance).

Virtual Job Shadowing

If you are not able to job shadow on-site, there are great virtual job shadowing opportunities here. Disney World, Google, Amazon, a basketball arena, clinical/non-clinical, an airport, a news station and more!

Additional Resources

Free Test Prep Sites (ASVAB, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys/WIN)

General Resources

Dates to Remember

6/7 ~ Exams Blocks 2 and 4

6/8 ~ Exams Blocks 1 and 3

6/9 ~ End of 2nd Semester

6/9 ~ Last Day for Students/Half Day for Students

6/10 ~ WKHS Graduation 8:00am (Stadium)

6/14 ~ Summer Hours for Front Office Begin 7:30am-5:30pm M-Th, School is closed on Friday

8/17 ~ First Day for Students (2021-2022 school year)

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White Knoll High School

Email: rpadgett@lexington1.net
Website: https://wblex1.mystrikingly.com/
Location: 5643 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 821-5200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBLex1
Twitter: @Lex1Wb

Please note that due to the public health emergency brought by COVID-19 and the continuing uncertainty regarding the virus’s impact upon district and school operations for the 2020–2021 school year, it may be necessary for the district to alter, amend or otherwise modify the information contained in this document throughout the year.

The district reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the contents of this document, consistent with amendments or revisions to policy or administrative rules, which may be required or occur as a result of changes brought about because of COVID-19. The district will also make reasonable efforts to inform you in a timely manner of any material changes made to any calendar, plan, policy or protocol listed in this document.

Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX. The Director of Middle Schools handles inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504. The Mathematics Coordinator handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title II. Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number (803) 821-1000.

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