The National Model for School Counseling Programs (American School Counselor Association) guides the school counseling program at Hickory Ridge High School.  Career development is one of several strands in the national model.  Hickory Ridge High School counselors believe that career development occurs across the lifespan.  During high school, optimal career development is best pursued through strengthening of soft skills, continued self awareness, and expanding career awareness. 

Career development is a collaborative, ongoing process that is best executed via collaboration between the student and their supporters (parents, guardians, community members, and other experts in the field such as school counselors and our Career Development Coordinator).  See your school counselor if you have questions, concerns or would like to have more individualized assistance with exploring career-related information.

Richard Herington

Career Development Coordinator

richard.herington@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

NC CAREER

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF

You can learn about yourself in many different ways. Explore how who you are matches with careers by using one or all of the career assessments listed below.

EXPLORE CAREERS

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

There are various ways to consider outlook for occupations, and the tables below illustrate two of those techniques. The first table ranks North Carolina occupations with strong career prospects by the percentage of annual growth. The second table shows North Carolina occupations with the highest projected number of openings.

GET A JOB

Tools to help you create resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes, as well as get ready for an upcoming interview. Also, advice about looking for, and obtaining, a new job, and how to succeed once you start.