career development
Wilkinson County Christian Academy has established a partnership with Southwest Community College to offer Career Courses. These courses are designed to support individuals who are seeking guidance in making well-informed decisions about their academic and professional pursuits. By participating in this program, students will gain valuable skills, knowledge, and motivation to help them excel in their chosen career paths.
What’s the value of Career Development?
Many individuals often experience frustration during their time in school because they struggle to recognize the connection between the coursework they are studying and their aspirations for the future. Studies have indicated that when a person comprehends the correlation between their academic endeavors and their endeavors in career planning, they are able to leverage their strengths effectively and strategically position themselves for success down the road.
Why invest time and money into the courses?
Career development plays a crucial role in helping individuals unravel their true identity, preferences, and strengths. Exposure to a diverse array of job opportunities is typically limited, leading many to consider only those careers prevalent in their immediate surroundings or the media. This lack of exploration may steer students towards paths that do not necessarily align with their interests, skills, and values. Most professions demand post-secondary education, necessitating a solid understanding of certification programs, degree options, college prerequisites, application procedures, and financial aid. Every student stands to gain from engaging in career development, as it aids in crafting personalized learning strategies and portfolios to facilitate decisions regarding apprenticeships, higher education, employment, military service, or entrepreneurship.
The courses provided are tailored for self-paced learning at one's convenience. Crafted by industry experts, these courses offer foundational knowledge essential in various career fields. After finishing the courses, individuals are urged to pursue further education to obtain a certification or degree at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
