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The Career Center at South Kitsap High School is available to assist our students to be successful in setting goals, examining career opportunities, and thinking and planning ahead academically. We have resources for investigating and planning for the future, to assist students in developing a career path related to their skills and interests.
Complete College and Career Knowledge Book is a great resource for understanding options for education and training after high school, including apprenticeships, trade schools/technical schools, two-year, and four-year schools.
- It also has resources for building your academic profile and creating a resume.
What is a Career Pathway?
A Career Pathway is a planning tool that gives students an opportunity to explore personal and career interests in a systematic way.
- Pathways are designed to help students develop connections between classroom experience and future educational and career goals.
- The schools in the West Sound Consortium have identified five Career Pathways.
- All schools in the West Sound Consortium use the Pathways.
- This will assist students who may transfer to another school or attend classes at West Sound Technical Skills Center.
Why Select a Career Pathway?
- Helps students match personal interests and abilities with career fields.
- Helps students make good decisions when registering for classes.
- Improves communication skills and academic success.
How do students know which is the right pathway?
- South Kitsap High School utilizes a program called Xello (sounds like Zello) to support students in high school and beyond planning. Xello is an online program that helps create a successful future through self-knowledge, exploration, and planning
Career Pathways
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The path of Arts & Communications consists of programs related to the humanities and the performing, visual, literary and media arts. Students who enjoy artistic, innovative, or intuitive interests or display verbal, visual, and/or musical skills should consider this path. If you prefer less structured environments that allow you to use your imagination or creativity, then Arts & Communications may be the career path for you.
How do you feel about the following questions?- Are you creative, innovative?
- Do you like to express your feelings and ideas visually, in writing or by performing?
- Do you like to create with your hands?
- Do you like to participate in music, theater arts, journalism, or creative design?
- Do you find that your solutions to problems are different from those of your friends?
- Do you like the challenge of solving problems?
- Are you comfortable speaking/performing in front of others?
Careers in Arts & Communications
Entry Level:- These are examples of careers which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:
- Artist
- Printer
- Photographer
- Singer
- Musician
- Actor & Actress
- Stage Technician
Skilled Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:- Illustrator
- Jeweler
- Graphic Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Photographer
- Floral Designer
- Interior Designer
- Musician
- Actor & Actress
- Reporter
- Video Producer
- Singer & Dancer
Professional Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:- Advertising Director
- Journalist
- Fashion Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Designer
- Photographer
- Writer or Editor
- TV/Radio Broadcasting Director
- Musician
- Specialty Teachers
- Actor & Actress
- Singer & Dancer
- Architects
See your Guidance Counselor and visit the Career Center for more information on these and other careers in the Arts & Communications career path.
NOTE: The careers listed in each career path are meant as examples and do not represent all careers in each path. -
The Business & Marketing Path may be for you if you like to work with data, have clerical/numerical interests or are detail oriented, or if you like to work with others by influencing, persuading, and leading for organizational economic goals.
Business & Marketing careers include a wide variety of occupations and professions from the entry-level jobs to the highest level of administrative and managerial positions. These areas require varied levels of ability, skill, and educational preparation. The minimum educational requirement, the high school diploma, is required for some careers. A four-year college degree is required for others.
Many careers are available in the areas of accounting, business administration, finance, real estate, insurance, merchandising and office occupations. Some of these jobs involve making decisions and supervising the activities of employees, while other jobs provide support services and assistance to executives, administrators and managers.
How do you feel about the following questions?- Do you enjoy planning and directing activities?
- Do you like working in a structured environment?
- Do you like talking and working with other people?
- Is competition fun for you?
- Are you disciplined?
- Do you have the ability to think logically and make decisions?
- Are you enthusiastic and self-confident?
- Do you enjoy marketing products or ideas to others?
If you answered “yes” to many of the above questions, then a career in Business & Marketing may be your path. Check with a counselor on courses to choose.
Careers in Business and Marketing
Entry level:
The following are examples of occupations which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:- Cashier
- Grocery Checker
- Telephone Solicitor
- Retail Sales Clerk
- Small Business Operator
- Tour Guides
- Insurance Agent
- Data Entry Operator
- General Office Clerk
- Secretary
Skilled Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:- Administrative Secretary
- Computer Operator
- Customer Service
- Representative
- Legal/Medical Secretary
- Insurance Agent
- Office Manager
- Sales Manager
- Bank Teller
- Clerk Typist
- Small Business Operator
- Apartment Manager
- Real Estate Agent
- Claims Adjuster
- Restaurant Manager
- Accountant
Professional Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:- Accounting
- Economics
- Fashion Merchandising
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Public Relations
- Small Business Manager/Owner
- Sales Manager
- Financial Planner
- Event Planner
- Public Relations Worker
- Urban Planner
- Lawyer
See your Guidance Counselor for more information on these and other careers in the Business & Marketing path.
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The Engineering & Technology Path consists of programs of study related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, or maintain physical systems. Students who prefer to work with objects, machines or tools and like to investigate, observe, learn, analyze or solve problems of a mechanical or technical nature should consider this path.
How Do You Feel About the Following Questions?- Do you enjoy solving problems using facts and judgment – “Figuring things out”?
- Do you like to tinker with objects and figure out how they work?
- Do you like to work with your hands, assembling, building, or repairing things?
- Are you comfortable working with machines or equipment?
Do You Have:
- An aptitude in math and science?
- Good eye-hand coordination?
- T he ability to communicate and get along well with others?
- The ability to work accurately and precisely?
- T he curiosity and ability to solve a problem creatively?
- T he ability to complete projects?
- A preference to working with your hands?
- T he ability to use logic to solve problems?
- T he ability to understand and pay close attention to standards?
If you answered “yes” to many of the above questions, then a career in Engineering & Technology may be your path. Check with a counselor on courses to choose.
Careers in Engineering and Technology
Entry Level:
The following are examples of careers which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:- Locksmith
- Carpenter’s Helper
- Machine Tool Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Manufacturing Assembler
- Aircraft Assemblers
- Bricklayers & Tilesetters
Skilled Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:- Aircraft Mechanic
- Draftsperson
- Appliance Repair
- Machinist
- Welder
- Carpentry
- Auto Mechanic
- Auto Body Repair
- Electronics Technician
- Broadcast Technician
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Web Specialist
Professional Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:- Architect
- Computer Programmer
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Physicist
- Airline Pilot
- Structural Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Researcher
See your Guidance Counselor for more information on these and other careers in the Engineering & Technology career path.
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The Health & Human Services Pathway consists of programs of study related to the promotion of physical and mental health. If you like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze, evaluate or solve problems related to health issues this may be the path for you. If you like working with others by helping, informing, educating or healing, you may want to consider a career in Health and Human Services.
How do you feel about the following questions? Do you:- Like helping others learn new things or acquire information?
- Get along with a wide variety of people?
- Enjoy providing service to other people?
- Enjoy learning about how society works and group interaction?
Are you interested in:
- Family relations and child care and development?
- Medicine and health?
- Law enforcement?
- Food services?
- Teaching?
- Recreation and entertainment?
The Health & Human Services occupations are among the fastest growing areas in our economy. The opportunities are varied and offer opportunities at all educational levels.
Development of strong “people skills” is critical to success in this occupational path. Classes in this path will enhance these interpersonal skills as well as provide a strong background in personal health issues.
If you answered “yes” to many of the above questions, then a career in Health & Human Services may be your path. Check with a counselor on courses to choose.
Careers in Health and Human Services
Entry Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require on-the-job training or special vocational classes in high school:- Home Health Aide
- Hospital Attendant
- Educational Assistant
- Social Service Aide
- Nursing Assistant
- Waitress/Waiter
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Child Care Worker
- Home Health Aide
- Postal Worker
Skilled Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:- Dental Hygienist
- Medical Assistant
- Surgical Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
- Child Care Worker
- Dental Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Cosmetologist
- Firefighter
- Sign Language Interpreter
- Veterinary Technician
Professional Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:- Dentistry Medicine (Human and Veterinary)
- Chiropractor
- Teacher
- Speech Pathology
- Physical Therapy
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Mental Health Therapist
- School Counselor
- Forensic Scientist
- Interpreter & Translator
See your Guidance Counselor for more information on these and other careers in the Health & Human Services career path.
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The Science & Natural Resources Pathway consists of programs of study related to the physical and natural sciences. Students who prefer to work in a laboratory setting and like to observe, learn, investigate, analyze or solve problems using scientific research methods should consider this path. Students who like to work outdoors or with plants, animals or nature are also candidates for a career in Science and Natural Resources.
How do you feel about the following questions: Do you like:- Solving problems using facts and judgment?
- Working with things and ideas?
- Creating designs of items for work and life?
- Developing solutions to scientific questions?
- Reading and learning about medical problems?
And do you have the ability to:
- Perform math problems quickly and accurately?
- Apply math in formulas and word problems?
- Read and understand factual material in magazines and texts?
- Understand scientific principles?
- Perform scientific experiments?
- Work with mind and hand to solve complex problems?
- Create or invent solutions to intricate technical questions?
If you answered “yes’ to many of the above questions, then a career in Science & Natural Resources may be your path. Check with a counselor on courses to choose.
Careers in Science and Natural Resources
Entry Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require on the job training or special vocational classes in high school:- Animal Caretaker
- Gardener
- Farm or Ranch Laborer
- Pest Control Worker
- Greenhouse Worker
- Well Driller
Skilled Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require training beyond high school up to two years of study at a community or technical college:- Animal Trainer
- Pet Groomer
- Floral Designer
- Fish Hatchery Worker
- Forestry Technician
- Landscape Contractor
- Pollution Control Technician
- Surveyors
- Soil Conservation Aide
Professional Level:
These are examples of careers which usually require four or more years of specialized college study:- Agricultural Scientist
- Astronomer
- Environmental Engineer
- Biologist
- Marine Biologist
- Food Scientist
- Forester
- Chemist
- Fish & Wildlife Specialist
- Meteorologist
- Landscape Architect
- Nuclear Engineer
See your Guidance Counselor for more information on these and other careers in the Science & Natural Resources career path.
