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Career Specialists -- White Knoll High School

Career ResourcesCareer Specialists -- White Knoll High School

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Career Resources for Seniors
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Job Board

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.
Job Postings on Bulletin Board outside Room 305
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Construction Kids Day ~ May 1

Construction Kids Day will be held at Lexington Technology Center on May 1 from 9:00am-1:00pm. There is a fee to attend. The Be Pro Be Proud trailer will be at this event with interactive simulators for an 18-wheeler driver, fork-lift operator, heavy equipment operator, and a welding station. Sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction. Event flyer .

Internship/Co-op Informational Meeting ~ May 4

Any current junior (and junior parents!) interested in learning about potential senior internships should join our Zoom call next Tuesday, 5/4, at 11:30AM. The short, informational session will be followed by a Q&A to answer any individual questions. Join Zoom Meeting https://lexington1-net.zoom.us/j/85626211849
Zoom for Internship Co-op
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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.


Backwoods Body Shop

Hewitt Technologies, Inc.

Stanley Martin Homes

Click Here for Links to Summer Camps
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Job Shadowing

Job shadowing is a great hands-on way to learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a career. Students can job shadow once each semester for an excused absence with the proper paperwork submitted. Learn more about what you need to do to set up a day to job shadow in this video.
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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)


  • uniontestprep.com
  • 4tests.com
  • khanacademy.org/sat
  • SAT Prep
  • ACT Prep


General Resources


  • MEBA Build Your Career Book - Tips for resume, cover letters, interviews, post-interview, applications
  • Career Tips for Job Search Success
  • Over 300 Career Videos

  • O*net - Department of Labor Job Information

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook

  • SC Virtual Library DISCUS

  • Links to Leadership & Public Service Career Cluster Information

  • U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Mike Rowe Works Foundation

  • Be Pro Be Proud Website

  • I DEFY - Explore Careers

  • Be Something Amazing - Health Care Career

  • South Carolina ~ Colleges and Universities

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Dates to Remember

5/5 ~ Internship Hours due to Mrs. Bryan or Mrs. Jumper

5/31 ~ Holiday/No School for Students and Staff

6/9 ~ End of 2nd Semester

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

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

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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