During his Superintendent report at the September 13, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Jeff Schuler thanked members of the City of Warrenville for allowing students from Wheaton Warrenville South High School, who are interested in a career in government, to participate in a full-day job shadow. Students had the opportunity to meet leaders from all departments including administration, human resources, public works, engineering, and police. Then, each student selected two occupations where they were able to spend a ½ day really diving in and learning more about a specific area of interest. Students wrapped up their day with a visit from Warrenville Mayor Brummel.
This job shadowing experience is just one component of the Career Pathways work at our two high schools. Career Pathways assists students in thoughtfully selecting high school courses that are aligned with their personal areas of interest and career goals. After completing a career interest survey, students receive information, obtain skills, and experience school and work-related activities that will help them maximize the potential of their high school years. In addition to recommended courses, Career Pathways provides students with information about related Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) courses, extracurricular activities, industry-approved early college coursework, workplace experiences, and sample career and college majors that fall within each area.
If you or your company is interested in offering a workplace experience for a high school student, please contact Ian Smith, Director of High School Instruction, at ian.smith@cusd200.org.