Career Coach

The York County School Division is committed to ensuring all students graduate with the skills and knowledge to be successful and productive citizens in whichever career path they choose. Career coaches work with school counselors, classroom teachers and administrators to support YCSD Strategic Plan objectives and division initiatives related to career readiness. This includes developing and implementing career preparation experiences at the high school level to include identifying appropriate work-based learning opportunities for students and assisting students in pursuing academic and career objectives.

Who am I and who do I want to be?

Discover more about yourself

Career coaches use tools such as personality, learning style, and career interest assessments to help students identify potential career paths.

Learn about Career Clusters

Career coaches help students explore various career pathways through organized activities that include:

guest speakers
class presentations
lunch & learns
career fairs

How do I get there?

Develop a post-graduation plan

Career coaches support students and counselors by reviewing Academic and Career Plans to align course selections with the student's career interests.

Students receive help in areas such as job applications, resume writing, portfolio development, and essential interview skills.

What should I be doing now?

Engage in work-related experiences

YCSD offer multiple ways for student to begin experiencing their chosen career field while also earning high school course credits:

internships
mentorships
service learning
cooperative education course
credit for work experience

How do I contact a career coach?

Stephan Jenkins
Bruton & York Zone
757-234-8900

Christina Majka
Grafton & Tabb Zone
757-788-7307