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
- Future Fridays: Guest speakers at lunch
- 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
Nov. 7, 2024 - Broadcast Academy
Open to 9th-12th grade students
MAB permission slip
Nov. 19, 2024 - MiCareerQuest
Open to 9th-12th grade students
MiCareerQuest permission slip
*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!
Career Readiness
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!
September 27, 2024 - HBCU Expo - NOW FULL
Open to 11th and 12th grade students
HBCU permission slip
October 10, 6:30pm - EmpoHER Trades at OCC
Learn about OCC's EmpoHer Trades Programs!
October 17, 6:00 - 7:30pm - Skilled Trades Open House
Visit an amazing facility with your family!
Carpenters' and Millwrighty Open House Flyer
November 20, during 3rd hour - ACE Mentor Program Informational Meeting
Register for the ACE Mentor Program Meeting
Additional Opportunities
Dec. 5, 4:30pm - OSTC Career Night
Bring your family and learn more about the amazing opportunities at OSTC!
Career Night Info
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!