Welcome to the Agawam High School CAREER CENTER Serving current and former students of Agawam 
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” John F. Kennedy
Our mission is to offer students resources for career development. Through career exploration, job shadowing, internships, community service activities, and employment, students will gain a more thorough understanding of their interests, abilities, values, skills and strengths .
Career Center Services: All students
Individual career counseling
Listings of part-time, temporary, summer and full-time employment
Computerized career guidance programs
Resume writing, job application and interview support
Career information lending library
US Military information
Current students
Virtual High School classes
Tech Prep participation
Job shadows, internships, career speakers, community service opportunities
Agawam students are required to complete Career Exploration Class, which provides a foundation for successful school-to-career transition. It is also required before students can participate in an internship. The Career Center builds on the knowledge students have learned and offers hands-on learning, a look at the world of work so they can gain information to make better decisions.
Begin your career journey
“Since I was nine I knew I wanted to be a…”
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/
Career Specific Exploration www.careervoyages.gov/
“I was wondering about being a…”
Riley Guide www.rileyguide.com/
Career Info System http://masscis.intocareers.org
Career Resources www.mycoolcareer.com/careerinfo.html
“I don’t have a clue what I want to do.”
Explore www.myfuture.com
Info for Teens www.futurescan.com/
Career Resources www.review.com/career Contact info: Debra Hunter, Career Center Coordinator
Telephone 413-786-0861 Fax 413-821-0536
In partnership with the Agawam Chamber of Commerce, the Career Center hosts an annual High School Career Week in the fall, a Summer Job Fair in March and an 8th Grade Career Day at the Junior High. The Chamber also contributes over $5000 in scholarships to our graduating seniors each year.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Career Center programs and opportunities. Students can stop in the Center to make an appointment to meet with Ms. Hunter. |