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Career clusters are groups of occupations in the same field. Each cluster contains a group of jobs that require similar knowledge or skills. You can use clusters to help you navigate your career options and define your educational path.

Michigan 17 Career Clusters

This publication highlights Michigan’s high-demand, high-wage careers that show a favorable mix of projected long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages. Click HERE to check it out.

Young Women & the Workforce is a GREAT opportunity for LHS juniors and seniors to learn about and network with professionals from a variety of career pathways. Students will participate in a team-building activity, and learn skills to be successful with their future goals. This event is hosted by the Fenton Chamber of Commerce and is exclusively for Linden, Fenton & Lake Fenton students.

This would count as a school related absence.

Limited to 30 students!

Click HERE to sign up!

Young Men & the Workforce is a GREAT opportunity for LHS juniors and seniors to learn about and network with professionals from a variety of career pathways. Students will participate in a team-building activity, and learn skills to be successful with their future goals. This event is hosted by the Fenton Chamber of Commerce and is exclusively for Linden, Fenton & Lake Fenton students.

This would count as a school-related absence.

Limited to 30 students!

Click HERE to sign up!

TeenQuest is a FREE, Pre-Employment Leadership program designed with teens in mind and focuses on providing a basic understanding of skills that will prepare you to STAND OUT and give you an edge professionally and personally. If you are between the ages of 14-19, and currently in grades 9-12, you do not want to miss

this opportunity.

SESSION 2 AT LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL:

October 30 to December 7, 2023

Monday through Thursday

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Spots are limited

REGISTER ONLINE at FlintandGenesee.org/teenquest or scan QR code to register today and reserve your seat!

LHS junior & senior students attended the Teacher Leadership Symposium at the University of Michigan - Flint. 180 students from Genesee County had the opportunity to talk with college students currently in the education program, seasoned teachers within the profession, as well as, learn about teacher's earning potential, maximizing the college experience and experience a day in the life of a teacher!

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Do you want to learn skills to help you run your own business? If so, you need to attend the Next Gen Youth Entrepreneurship summit! Opportunities include 1:1 mentoring, a live social-hackathon and grant money giveaways! The summit is on Friday, October 27th from 8-2:30pm at the UM-Flint Riverfront Center. Space is limited - reserve your spot now! See Mrs. Parkin in room H104 to sign up and for more details.

October is "Michigan College Month"

Some Michigan colleges do not have application fees but those that do are waiving the fee during the month of October! *note some dates may vary; so be sure to check out your perspective colleges.

Codes are valid during the month of October 2023

The list will continue to be updated. Click here for the Michigan Institution Updates

Through this program, 10 of Michigan’s public universities are guaranteeing admission to all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above (4.0 scale). Click HERE to check out their website to learn more!

Some colleges and certain academic programs require students to participate in internships or co-ops before graduation. Getting work experience in college can help students land a job after graduation. One option for students to gain that experience is cooperative education programs, which can include paid full-time jobs that typically last three to 12 months, internships or other service-based experiential learning programs.

TWO are in Michigan! CLICK HERE to find out more!

Mark your calendars for November 7, 2023 - U of M-Flint is hosting a networking event for students interested in pursuing a career in finance. A panel of three financial planners from Rachor Financial and Stephens Wealth Management will be in attendance. The school will be offering a $250 scholarship per event towards tuition at UM-Flint to each of your students attending the event. CLICK HERE to RSVP for the event.

It seems everyone is laser-focused on where high school seniors are applying, their essays and their activities; but this is also an important time for high school juniors.

Fall of junior year is the right time to be thinking about and doing many of the following things:

• Get organized
• Visit post-secondary schools
• Seek out leadership opportunities
• And MORE! Click HERE!

Gamers, channel your love for gaming into a full-time career! This week, join BigFuture Live to learn about careers in the gaming industry from experts at Xbox, Blizzard, and more. Let the adventures begin — sign up today! http://spr.ly/6181udo3b

• My Next Move
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• O*Net OnLine
• Careeronestop
• College Board
• Parchment
• Common App
• Guide to completing the Common App (downloadable guide)
• Interest in skilled trades? Click here!
• Interest in Apprenticeships? Click here!
• Interested in the military? Look here!
• Interested in Nursing? Check out this resource!
• Big Future College Search

Career videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Select a category to view a list of videos related to that cluster. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more.

Click HERE to check them out!

Your Google Classroom (GC) is a great way for you to get the same information with your graduating class.

In your classroom you will explore career and post-secondary options, complete your EDP requirements, view school announcements, learn about special events and opportunities, explore and engage in activities and so much MORE!!!

If you are NOT in your "Class" GC - see your Eagle Time (ET) teacher or Mrs. Fuller for the classroom code.

In addition, if you are a students that has Mr. Gates as your ET teacher, you are an online student or you do not have classes in the building, You are expected to check your Google Classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. You are required to complete ALL posted assignments in your GC.

If you need assistance you can stop by room G116 (next to the MAC Lab) or email Mrs. Fuller at hfuller@lindenschools.org.

Xello provides students with a platform to save all sorts of information. From winning a competition to researching a career field or college, and to saving important research paper, Xello offers students the opportunity to save all of the important events, memories, and assignments in one place.

• Did you have a job over the summer? Add it to your Xello profile!
• Are you attending GCI, taking college classes or in a specialized program? Add it to your Xello profile!
• Are applying for colleges? Apprenticeships or trade schools? Check out the resources in the Xello program (and edit to your profile!).
• Have you completed a class assignment that you're particularly proud of? Add it your Xello portfolios!
• Thinking about a certain career field but want to know more? Check out career fields in depth in the Xello program!
• Xello is an amazing resource that contains LOTS of information for career & college readiness- CHECK IT OUT! Xello Student SSO

Room G116 (next to the MAC) or email at hfuller@lindenschools.org

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