Why Choose Upper Valley Career Center?
As one Upper Valley Career Center student said, "It’s an opportunity like no other!"
NEW FRIENDS
One of the things Upper Valley Career Center students like best about Upper Valley Career Center is the opportunity to meet new friends from over fourteen school districts. In addition to new friends, Upper Valley Career Center students give high ratings to:
- Doing hands-on work they enjoy
- Having excellent teachers at Upper Valley Career Center
- Learning skills in high-tech labs and a clean, air-conditioned building
- Getting a head start on their careers
- Being treated like adults
JOB PLACEMENT (Career Advancement)
The Career Advancement Coordinator assists students who are looking for part-time or full-time jobs. Sample applications, resumes, and job search materials are available. Most job openings require specific skills. These openings are referred to the appropriate instructor for recommendations. The Career Advancement Coordinator works with area employers who are searching for employees. Upper Valley Career Center offers free, lifetime job placement assistance to graduates.
EARLY PLACEMENT . . . THE $1600 BONUS!
Beginning second semester, all seniors who qualify can co-op, or attend school a half day and work a half day. To be eligible, seniors must have good attendance; above-average grades; and a good school citizenship record. Early placement seniors can (at minimum wage) earn over $1600 on school time and earn credits toward graduation! Most Upper Valley Career Center seniors working in their program field make more than minimum wage.
GOOD GRADES/GOOD ATTENDANCE
Most students who attend Upper Valley Career Center earn good grades and have good attendance, because they like what they’re doing. Upper Valley Career Center career technical programs are electives. Most students earn good grades in electives because they’ve chosen classes they enjoy.
