Job Search & Training Opportunities
Companies and local businesses will often provide the high school with job postings and opportunities. The listing on here is offered as a service to the students and guardian(s) of Wilson High School and is not an endorsement of the programs by the Wilson School District.
Apprenticeships
What do you know about apprenticeships? Learn more about this pathway that allows for specialized training and work in specific career fields:
- https://www.apprenticeship.gov/employers/registered-apprenticeship-program
- https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Workforce-Development/apprenticeship/Pages/default.aspx
Apprenticeship Programs and Resources:
- View a full list of High School Internship and Apprenticeship Opportunities from Commonwealth of PA Internship & Apprenticeship website.
- FirstEnergy’s Apprenticeship Program: prepare for the skills and knowledge needed to take the first step into a rewarding career in the utility industry. Opportunities will be posted on their Careers page when available: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/careers.html
- Local IBEW (Electrical): https://ibew375.org/apprenticeship-training/
- Pennsylvania CareerLink Registered Apprenticeships: https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/Common/Apprenticeships
- Penn College of Technology Pre-Apprenticeship Program: https://www.pct.edu/business/workforce-development/pre-apprenticeships
- ABC Keystone Construction Pre-Apprenticeship: https://abckeystone.org/keystone-training/pre-apprenticeship/
Job Search Websites
Below is a list of websites where students can start applying for jobs they are interested in; either now or when they graduate from Wilson:
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- AmeriCorps https://www.americorps.gov/
- CareerBuilder – https://www.careerbuilder.com/
- Glassdoor – https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
- Google Search for Jobs – https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/7498276?hl=en
- Indeed – https://www.indeed.com/
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/
- Monster – https://www.monster.com/jobs/
- Peace Corps https://www.peacecorps.gov/
- Simply Hired – https://www.simplyhired.com/
- ZipRecruiter – https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
Certifications
Certifications provide additional training in specific areas or topics. They also provide students with additional qualifications and skills to add to their resume.