Career Exploration Tour – TREX – October 29, 2026 ⚙️
Since 1996 Trex has invented, defined and perfected the composite deck category, becoming the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products. Trex offers great starting pay and benefits for multiple manufacturing jobs in Winchester, Virginia. Learn more about their location and view open positions that you can consider for your future here.
We will be taking a field trip to Trex to explore the multiple career opportunities available. This field trip is on October 29th. We will leave from Handley at 845am and be back by 11:30am.
You must sign up to attend here and a signed parent permission form will be required to attend and is due by Friday, October 23. Please see Ms. Weinstein at EGSIC or Ms. Saville in the Counseling Office at JHHS for a form. There are very few spots available and it is on a first come first serve. Please do not sign up unless you can commit to attending and have an interest in this industry.
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Speed Networking Event: November 12, 2026 🤝
SENIORS - Are you undecided about your next steps? Or, do you want to consider a multitude of career paths to help you make an informed decision? You are invited to attend an upcoming event called Speed Networking! This event will be held on Thursday, November 12th at the WPS Central Administration Office: 598 N. Kent St. from 10-130pm.
At this event, you will rotate approximately every 4 minutes between employers to explore local career opportunities available for YOU, learn about career path options and develop professional networking skills. Lunch will be provided to allow for additional networking time.
On October 28th during Extended Second you will be required to attend a Building Your Brand presentation that will have quick tips on professionalism, resumes, etc. This will be during extended second block.
Please sign up here if you would like to attend this event and more information will be sent closer to the date of the event.
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Winchester Police Department Community Academy Application Open! 🚔
Are you interested in volunteering with the Winchester Police Department, becoming a Police Officer, or simply curious about police operations? Then you should consider applying for the Winchester Police Department Community Academy!
The purpose of the Academy is to develop positive relations between police and the community through education, and participants will learn about various aspects of the department. You must be able to attend ALL sessions. The final dates have not been determined yet, but it will likely be a February/March 2027 session.
Visit this link to apply. There is no age requirement to apply, but parents should help students complete the application and support transportation requirements.
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**Please note: All links are internal use only - students must be the ones to complete them from their WPS email. For students to be eligible to attend career exploration opportunities, they must be in good academic standing. i.e. grades, behavior and attendance. For questions about any of these opportunities or to sign up, please visit the link included or reach out to Ms. Weinstein, Work-Based Learning Coach.
