Career Pathways & Planning

Be the author of your career journey through meaningful career exploration, self-discovery and career-connected coursework.

Don't just "plan to graduate."

GRADUATE WITH A PLAN

Newsletters

Polar Career Connect Newsletters are published bi-monthly during the school year and cross-posted on Schoology Homeroom pages, weekly parent newsletter, and this website.

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Past Issues

Past Issues

Polar CAREER CONNECT past issues:

2024 -Winter Edition
Spring 2023
Winter- 2023
10/05/2023- Fall Happenings
Winter -2022
12/01/2022- Update Issue
Fall -2022
11/15/2021- Apprenticeship Week
10/28/2021- Fall Happenings
10/14/2021- Bilingual Seals Recipients, Manufacturing Month
09/30/2021- Pathway Schoology Groups
09/16/2021- Career Pathways
04/11/2021- STEM
04/05/2021- Bilingual Seals
04/02/2021- Spring/Summer Programs, Events, Jobs, and Volunteering
03/25/2021- Trades Electrician
03/18/2021- Trades Plumber
03/01/2021- March/April Programming, Summer Programs
02/22/2021- Support Services, Biotechnology Research & Development
02/15/2021- Health Informatics, Imaging and Diagnostic Services
02/08/2021- Therapeutic Services
02/01/2021- Health Care overview
01/25/2021- Bilingual World Languages
01/18/2021- Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
01/11/2021- 916 Career and Tech
01/04/2021- Human Services/Hospitality/Education
12/14/2020- Arts/Communications/Information Systems
12/07/2020- Engineering/Manufacturing/Technology
11/30/2020- First Issue

More to Explore

Self Discovery/Career Assessments

Career assessments are a way to learn more about how well a variety of careers might suit you. Different types of assessments focus on specific areas, such as skills, interests, or values. Experts recommend that you take more than one assessment to broaden your ideas before you make a decision. It can also be helpful to talk with a career counselor, family and friends before making a career decision.

Self Exploration Resources
	YouScience combines aptitude and interests to help students find how their unique talents, abilities and interest align in the world of work To complete or see your results: youscience.com/login User name: Student Email (ex:12345@isd622.org) Login using single sign on with Google Click on Aptitude and Discovery Contact bstanley@isd622.org with questions
	Interest Assessment Skills Matcher Careeronestop Career Clusters Fastests Growing Careers
	Interest Assessment Holland Code Generator Career Clusters MN MyCareer Holland Code PPT
	Log in directions Username: northhigh Password: student Once you are in you can create an account
	Information from this assessment is meant to inspire personal growth and an improved understanding of yourself and your relationships at school, work and your personal life.
	Knowing your learning style can help you know how your brain best takes information in so that you can remember and use it accordingly.

Career Exploration

Minnesota CareerWise

Career One Stop

MN Career Information System (MCIS)

Employment Resources

Cover Letter

What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a document you create when you are looking for a job. Writing a polished cover letter is an important part to the job search process. This will allow you to highlight why you are interested in the job, along with share more about your awesome skills, strengths and resources that would make you a stand-out future employee!

Need help creating a cover letter?
cover letter template.

Need additional support with your resume? Contact Ms. Funk

Resume Wrting

What is a resume?
A resume is used in your job search to highlight your amazing skills, strengths, education and experiences. It is a customized, one-page document that you can provide to an employer online, drop it off and also bring to an interview.

Need help creating a resume? Check out the resources below!

Need additional support with your resume? Contact Ms. Funk

Interviewing & Follow-Up

Congratulations! You landed an interview! This is really exciting, but maybe you also feel a little nervous. That is completely normal!

It is important to understand how to prepare for an interview and also understand the type of interview questions that are commonly asked.

Here are some great resources to review to ensure you are ready for your interview.

Preparing for an Interview
Commonly Asked Interview Questions

Would you like to practice your interview skills with us? We can do this over zoom or in-person. Email Ms. Funk to schedule a time!