Career Preparation Newsletter
A FUTURE FOCUSED monthly update on career development 9-12
November
“Change doesn’t mean the end of a season,
it means the start of your next chapter.” – Unknown
🦃 Fuel Your Future Feast
November is a time to pause, reflect, and be thankful, not just for what we have, but for how far we’ve come. Every challenge you’ve faced this fall has helped you grow stronger and smarter. As the year winds down, take a moment to appreciate your progress and set your sights on what’s next. Use this season to refocus your goals, strengthen your mindset, and give yourself credit for the effort you’ve put in. Keep moving forward, your future is built one thankful, determined step at a time.
November is National Career Development Month
National Career Development Month is a month-long campaign that emphasizes the significance of career development and planning. It aims to educate and inspire individuals to explore career options, set goals, and make strategic decisions about their professional futures.
Xello Preparation TIPS!
You can explore Career Clusters in Xello
Locate the Rocket Ship labeled "Explore" and navigate down to "Careers"
Career and College Readiness Resources
Contact Information
Stephen Pettifor
Career Preparation Specialist 9-12
MAISD / CTC
Email: spettifor@muskegonisd.org
Website: careerpreparation.org
Location: Muskegon Area Career Tech Center, Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-767-5624
Susan Graham
In-District CTE Placement Specialist
MAISD / CTC
Email: sgraham@muskegonisd.org
Website: careerpreparation.org
Location: Muskegon Area Career Tech Center, Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-762-1081
Janice Buist
Non-CTE WBL Specialist
MAISD / CTC
Email: jlbuist@muskegonisd.org
Website: careerpreparation.org
Location: Muskegon Area Career Tech Center, Harvey Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-767-3624