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Career and college readiness at Smoky Valley is an expectation for every student. And, it isn't left to chance. You will work with your parents, teachers, coaches and others to build an Individual Plan of Study that guides you from student to high school graduate to successful young adult.
Regardless of your pathway, Smoky Valley will encourage you to push yourself academically to be prepared for lifelong learning. A variety of experiences will help you build technical, social and employment skills that will serve you well as a young adult.
Explore all the different career, college and life readiness opportunities you have as a Viking!
"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." -- Ralph Marston
Highlights
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Smoky Valley has developed a comprehensive plan for career awareness, exploration and preparation for all students.
Click on the link below to view the district's career education program.
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SVHS students can enroll in a wide variety of CTE programming. Many CTE pathways provide a job shadowing and internship experience for students. Click on the image below to explore a CTE Pathway guidebook for SVHS students.
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Speak to your counselor about program and course offerings at our dual credit partner institutions. Most college technical education credits are free and general education credits are at a reduced cost to high school students.
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Internships are excellent for getting actual job site experience in a career field of interest. Speak to your counselor about developing a plan for a semester internship with a local community partner.
Career & College Ready Certifications
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The ACT WorkKeys Assessment is a nationally recognized assessment that measures foundational employment and technical skills known to be essential for workplace success as a young adult. Three tests make up the Kansas WorkKeys Assessment:
- Applied Mathematics
- Workplace Documents
- Graphic Literacy
All Kansas 11th grade students are eligible to participate in a free WorkKeys Assessment. Your guidance counselor will provide registration and testing information early in the 11th grade year.
A National Career Readiness Certificate [NCRC] may be awarded based on a student's WorkKeys performance. Certificate awards include Bronze - Silver - Gold - Platinum. The NCRC is an industry recognized certificate that may influence offer of employment or even wage or salary offers. For more information, click on the following link: WorkKeys NCRC.
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Smoky Valley High School students have numerous opportunities to earn an industry recognized credential. Earning a credential is a clear indication the student has met high standards of technical knowledge and skill. Credential examinations are typically developed by third-party industry partners. Currently, high school students have the following opportunities to earn a credential:
- WorkKeys NCRC
- Salina Technical College industry specific certificates
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Certified Medication Aide
- Paraeducator
- ServSafe Food Handler
- Data Analytics NC3 Level 1 & Level 2