Avondale High School Career Development
Secondary Career Development is embedded into our curriculum whenever possible. We also have intentional activities that give students time and space to reflect on themselves and careers that might match their personality, skills, and interests. Some of these include:
- “Career Reflection and Connection” Days (writing prompts and class discussion)
- “Future Focus Days”: Time for students to reflect, explore careers/schools in Xello and complete state requirements
- Jobs in Action: job site tours at local businesses
- Field trips: Manufacturing Day, Construction day, etc.
Jobs in Action Series
Still not sure what you want to do after high school? Want to talk to someone who has a job you are interested in? Hear from a industry professionals and SEE them in action! Sign up for a field trip!
What to do:
Registration is a 2 part process:
Step 1: Fill out an application to attend.
Step 2: Turn in a signed permission slip. Find all registration forms for the Jobs in Action Series on your Grad Class Google Classroom. Students must be in good status with classes and be up to date on their EDP in order to attend Career Development Field Trips.
Current Jobs in Action Series
February 29: Future Craft Marketing Conference
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Registration due Feb. 7
Future Craft Details
March 17, 2025 Blue Planet Jobs
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Registration now open!
Blue Planet Details
April 15: Drone Discovery Day
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Registration now open!
Drone Days Details
May 1, 2025 Construction Career Day
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Registration now open!
Construction Day Details
May 1, 2025 Careers in Healthcare
Details coming soon!
*Note: STUDENT must be logged into Avondale Google Account
in order to access registration forms.
Lots more opportunities will be posted here so check back often!
Other Field Trips & Events
Other Career Readiness Field Trips and Events
Career related field trips and events are also offered throughout the year. Find more details and registration forms in your Graduating Class Google Classroom!
Business Meets Avondale Internship Fair
April 22, 2025
Details coming soon!
Additional Opportunities
Oakland University Med School Saturday Academy
Learn about the various concepts in human anatomy and physiology, physical science, global health, bioengineering, andhealth care careers. And, there will be an introduction to college and medical school admissions.
OU Saturday Academy flyer
OSTC Information Nights
Bring your family and learn more about the amazing opportunities at OSTC! Open high school students and parents. Jan 23, Feb 13, March 6.
OCC CAREER and RESOURCE FAIR
March 19, 2025
OCC career fair registration
JOB SHADOWS at the county water commission!
Job shadow details
OSTC Program Showcases: Experience a preview of the programs available at OSTC NE.
After school and Saturday sessions available.
Resources for Secondary Students
- Local apprenticeships, Trades, Culinary, Healthcare and military links
- AHS Opportunities by Career cluster
- Michigan HOT Jobs
- Metro Detroit Job Outlook
- Day in the Life Videos
- Career Onestop Videos
Find more videos in your Graduating Class Google classroom!
Looking for a specific career video? Request one from deanna.johnson@avondaleschools.org
Xello
Avondale students use Xello, a comprehensive career and education planning program. Xello provides everything students need to complete annual state EDP requirements and more! It includes:
- Self-awareness assessments
- Career and skill matching tools
- Career awareness and exploration
- Educational planning information
- Space for documenting goals and plans
- Upload space for a digital portfolio
- Lessons in career and life skills
- A resume building tool
- And much more!