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Career Spotlight

Career Info and Opportunities~Methacton Students & Families

CareerSpotlightCareer Info and Opportunities~Methacton Students &Families
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Welcome back to another school year! We are off and running with numerous career readiness activities and programs in and around Methacton. Take a look at some of the upcoming events and take advantage of opportunities!


When opportunity presents itself, don't be afraid to go after it.

~ Eddie Kennison

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Healthcare Expo

Students interested in a healthcare career may sign up for the field trip to the Healthcare Expo on Tuesday, September 24 to learn more about Nursing, X-ray Tech, Pharmacist, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, EMT, Behavioral Health, Clinical Research and more.


This is a time to explore opportunities in the healthcare field. It is not a recruiting event. There will be hands on demonstrations, information on resume writing and interviewing. Register here by Sept. 16 to attend.

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Succeeding as a Young Adult

Sponsored by State Representative Joseph G. Webster's Office, this event will be held on Saturday, September 28 at Perkiomen Valley High School. Workshops will include:


  • Professional Skills - Resume's cover letters and job interview skills
  • Financial Literacy - Understanding personal finances and credit
  • Professional Health Skills - Navigating the health care system and Medicaid
  • Elections and Voting in PA


Flyers for this free event will be available in the Methacton's high school Career Center.

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Junior Achievement

Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Junior Achievement gives students the chance to put ideas into action by starting and running a company under the mentorship of business professionals. Last year 30 Methacton students participated in JA at IKEA, Pfizer, Evolve IP or SAP America.


An information session is scheduled for Friday, September 13 at 10:30 in the High School Career Center C131. Students may sign up here to get a pass to attend. Apply now to get your preferred site.

Arcola 8th Graders Begin Their Job Shadowing Project this Week!

Mrs. Berardelli, 8th grade school counselor will join with the 8th grade English teachers to kick off the Job Shadowing Project. During this classroom lesson with their counselor, students will complete the Career Key assessment in Naviance to discover their Holland Code. Knowing their personality types can help identify careers they may be interested in. Students work on this project throughout the year, shadowing a community worker to learn the ins and outs of a chosen career. This project culminates in the spring with a visual presentation to their peers. Enjoy this experience 8th grade!

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COLLEGE CORNER from the Counseling Office

High school counselors visited all senior English classes on Friday, September 6, to review the college application process. Information from this lesson can be found on the Class of 2020 Google Classroom and on the School Counseling web page under Power Points.


Here are some important dates coming up:

  • September 12 Senior parent night in the auditorium, 7-9:00 PM
  • September 26 Financial Aid Night (register through district calendar), 7:-9:00 PM
  • October 16 Futures Expo, PSAT testing day and Senior Launch Day
  • October 23 FAFSA Completion Night (must register and bring some materials, see the calendar for information), 7:-9:00 PM


October 16th will be a busy day at the high school. Freshman will attend a Futures Expo where they will have a keynote speaker and attend presentations on entrepreneurship, the trades, and financial literacy. Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT and Seniors will attend Senior Launch Day.


Application Rescue: to supplement individual counselor support, the counselors will be available after school in the library once a week to answer questions and assist students in a group setting. Dates will be shared with the students and posted in the Class of 2020 Google classroom. This opportunity will be available once a week for six weeks.

New Job Openings for High School Students!
Part-time jobs for students are posted on the website as they become available. Also check out the Job Board outside the Main Office at the high school for postings.

Look What Our Teachers Were Up To!

A Day in the Life of a North Montco Student

Seven Arcola and Methacton High School teachers spent a day at the end of last school year at North Montco Technical Career Center. They learned about the school, the wide variety of programs, and the hands on learning that takes place. Here's what they had to say:


  • It was great to see our students working in their trade. It was fun to let them teach me something they learned that they are passionate about. The staff was fabulous.
  • I really enjoyed meeting the instructors and seeing how they employ active learning to engage students. The students were so warm and actively included me in there learning.
  • It surprised me how each department felt like its own school. The classrooms are set up in such a real world setting. Its so mind blowing to go from working on lawn mowers in a garage full of tools and equipment to an industrial like kitchen baking a cake!
  • It is an excellent program and there is such a great opportunity for growth and learning in their field.
  • That this is a great place for students to learn whether they are going to college or to work.
  • Why don't all students attend NMTCC?

Do you want to stay connected?

For more frequent K-12 career updates follow me on Twitter.

High school students, check out the HS Career Center on Instagram.

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Methacton K-12 Career Counselor

Email: jschmitz@methacton.org
Website: http://bit.ly/2F2wGD1
Location: Methacton School District
Phone: 610-489-5000
Twitter: @k12CareerCouns