• Career Development

    Career Services is an on-campus career development service that operates under the School-to-Career Division of Career and Technical Education within the Wake County Public School System. It is the central hub for the career and leadership development for Heritage High School students. School-to-Career prepares every student to make knowledgeable career choices through academic rigor and work-based learning experiences. 

    Career development services include:

    • Career & College Exploration
    • Job Shadowing
    • Internships
    • Apprenticeships
    • Military
    • Entry-Level Employment
    • Leadership, Pre-College & Community Programs
    • Resume/Cover Letter Writing
    • Interviewing Skills

    Access 10 Career Development Resources for Students in one document found HERE!

Contact Us

Dawn Beaster
Career Development Coordinator
dbeaster@wcpss.net 

919.570.5600 ext. 20654

   

Schedule an appointment!

Announcements

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    ASVAB

    Any interested 10-12th grader can sign up to complete the ASVAB. See the dates below and use the link to register. 

    Spring: April 16, 2026, at 7:30am in the media center. Registration LINK

    See this page for ASVAB information and practice materials.
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    Interested in Industrial Automation?

    Wake Tech’s Industrial Automation training is designed to prepare you for a future in advanced manufacturing, one of North Carolina’s fastest growing industries.

    • Collaborative Robotics
    • Electric Circuits and Motor Controls
    • Mechanical Drives
    • Mechatronics
    • Pneumatics
    • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
    • Troubleshooting

     

    Courses are taught by industry experts at our Beltline Education Center, where you'll gain real-world experience using the latest automation technologies. We will equip you with the skills employers are looking for! Click  HERE to go to our website.
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    SKEMA Business School

    Open House
    With campuses in the US, France, Brazil, China and Dubai, our students gain a truly international perspective while studying business. In addition, our partnership with and location on North Carolina State University's campus allows you a large campus setting while still keeping a private school education and smaller classes. 
    Get a taste of campus at one of our upcoming Open House events, if your schedule permits. Visiting our campus will help you determine if SKEMA is the right fit for you. If you let us know which date you'd like to visit (by selecting a "ticket"), we will send you information about free parking and reminders as the event draws near:

    Here are a few ways to learn more:
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    NC State Public Health Laboratory Program

    Any student interested in learning more about public health and laboratory careers in healthcare, check out this flier on NC State Laboratory of Public Health Outreach Programs. Information is coming soon on their summer camp!
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    NCDOT Model Bridge Competition

    The NCDOT Model Bridge Building Competition is a free, statewide STEM event that provides schools with materials and guidance to design and build model bridges. Students compete against peers from public and private schools in a fun, hands-on, and enriching learning experience.

    Participating schools have the chance to earn prize money and gain statewide recognition.

    Regional Competition March 6, 2026

    Final Competition April 17, 2026

    For details, visit our  website or reach out to Leila Boulos lboulos@ncdot.gov with any questions.
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    GSK 2025 Apprenticeship Program 

    Class of 2025, join us to learn why GSK’s Apprentice Program is the right program for you! GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry-level opportunities that offer high school graduates and first year college students the opportunity to begin their career while working towards their Associate’s degree. This Associate’s degree is fully funded by GSK, which, yes, means NO COLLEGE DEBT! 

    Register HERE
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    Duke OpTech Program

    Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program for graduating seniors:

    • Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma. Students must be 18 at start of clinical rotations.   
    • No college degree or prerequisites required  
    • Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the certification exam  
    • Three months of in-person classroom instruction.
    • Nine months spent getting hands-on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center 
    • Starting pay $22-$24/hr 
    • 90% employment rate after program completion  
    • Affordable tuition and financial aid are available.  

     
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  • Criminal Justice Fellows Program

    Criminal Justice Fellows Program for graduating seniors interested in criminal justice. Offers a 100% forgivable loan on college tuition, books, fees & more.

    See flier HERE.

     
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