Sophomore Year
During the sophomore year, the Counseling Department encourages students to explore careers and begin to plan the junior and senior years in accordance with post-secondary plans. In order to support student development in these areas, members of the Counseling Department meet with all sophomore students through the Sophomore Focus Program. Classroom presentations will take place during the fall. Students will become familiar with the resources available in the College and Career Center. The following are some suggestions and opportunities available to assist students with the career exploration process.
- Talk with family and friends about their college and career experiences. Interview someone in a career area of interest.
- Consider attending the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) Explore Day, Field Trip, or Open House.
- Apply to participate in the Attainable Futures Program.
- Look at the career resources page on the Counseling and Support Services Tab of the South High Website.
- Attend the Kids Matter Volunteer Fair and Job Fair.
- Review available electives offered at South High School and consider enrolling in a class that matches a career area of interest.
- Consider applying for the DGS job shadowing program and/or attending the career speaker series in the College and Career Center.