Career Services

White Knoll High School

September 2022

Need help with a job application or resume? WKHS Career Specialists can help! Stop by Room 111 or email one of our Career Specialists. (contact information at the bottom of this newsletter)

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Driver's Permit Test

Students (15 and older) can sign up to take the driver's permit test (knowledge/written portion) at White Knoll High School after school. Test dates for this school year are 9/15, 11/17, 2/23, and 5/4 at 4:00pm in the Learning Commons. Space is limited. This is offered to our students free. Students must have signed Permission Form and student ID to take the test. Student needs to provide their own transportation after the test (about 5:30pm). Sign up here on this Google Form.

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Register for the Lunch & Learn with UPS Here

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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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Resources for the 16 Career Clusters (click here)

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Free College & Career Planning Virtual Event

ACT’s My Journey event provides valuable information to help students and parents confidently navigate the college admissions process. It’s important to remember that while everyone’s journey after high school follows a unique path, there are some common things you can do to make the best decisions about your future.

Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., CT

Registration closes Friday, September 23 at 9:00 a.m., CT

(Sessions will be recorded and available after the event for anyone who registers.)

For more information and to Register CLICK HERE. Note times are CT/Central Time.

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Join a Club!

WKHS Club Rush will be held on Wednesday, September 14, during all lunches. Various clubs will be in attendance to provide students with resources that meet their interests–whether it be for academic or hobby. Clubs are a great way to meet new classmates!

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White Knoll High School Student Government Association

Student Body President Kayla Mathis - mathiskaylae@lexington1.net

Student Body Vice President Yokheved Zimmerman - zimmermanyokhevedh@lexington1.net

Student Body Secretary John Bernard - bernardjohnp@lexington1.net

Chief Justice Ella Johnsen - johnsenellar@lexington1.net

Senior Class President Kaysia Wade - wadekaysial@lexington1.net

Junior Class President Kalisyn Deese - deesekalisyne@lexington1.net

Sophomore Class President Marcel Duncan - duncanmarceli@lexington1.net

Scholarship Opportunities (click here)

Scholarships are added frequently. Bookmark this list and check back often if you are looking for college funding. Most are for Seniors, but there are a few for other grades.

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College Essay Guy

Planning to go to a 4-year college? It's time to start thinking about college applications and what you need to apply. The College Essay Guy has great resources for writing your personal statement, college essays, podcasts, and other topics if you are planning to apply to colleges. Visit the website here.

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WKHS Counseling & Advisement

Check out on the new WKHS Counseling & Advisement website. You can find information for students in each grade level, forms, NCAA resources, how to request a transcript, and much more.

Additional Resources

Free Test Prep Sites (ASVAB, ACT, SAT, Ready to Work)

General Resources

College Search Resources

CTSO - Career & Technology Student Organizations

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Dates to Remember

*Dates as of Newsletter Publication*

9/5 - Labor Day Holiday/No School

9/9 - Lunch & Learn with UPS Room 640

9/14 - Club Rush

9/16 - (P)SAT/ACT Workshop at WKHS

9/21 - Collaborative Planning Day

9/27 - ASVAB 9:00am Room 640

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What is WBL in SC?

Work-Based Learning is sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in a real worksite environment. Per the WIOA, Work-Based Learning (WBL) is defined as a structured learning experience at the worksite for a specific timeframe that leads to a career path. WBL is a school-coordinated, sponsored, coherent sequence of workplace experiences that are related to each students’ career goals and interests, while based on instructional preparation, and are performed in partnership with local businesses, industries, or other organizations in the community. WBL enables students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world business or service-oriented work environment.