College & Career Planning
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Want to take a closer look at a certain profession and see how that may fit into your life after graduation? Use the following link to look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook to do this!
Grade Point Average
We know that preparing for life after high school can be stressful. That is why we have included some GREAT information for you to check out.
Want to predict your Grade Point Average (GPA)?
Point Scale: 2021-2022 and earlier
A’s 93-100 = 4 points each
B’s 92-85 = 3 points each
C’s 84-75 = 2 points each
D’s 74-70 = 1 point each
Point Scale: 2022-2023 and later
A’s 90-100 = 4 points each
B’s 89-80 = 3 points each
C’s 79-70 = 2 points each
D’s 69-60 = 1 point each
Formula:
Add the point value for each grade earned and divide by the number of classes to get your GPA!
You may also use the following GPA calculator!
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College & Career Exploration
College for TN Next GUIDES are here!
Kuder Navigator: Planning Your Dreams
activation code: N6296953YQY
FAFSA Information:
Helpful Financial Aid Websites
StudentScholarships.org : Scholarship Search
Internship Opportunities
Sam’s Club Internship - We know you have a great responsibility preparing for careers and build skills that will help you navigate the future. At Sam’s Club, we want to help provide opportunities that will enable you to achieve their dreams.
We are currently offering a 10-week Summer Internship for high school students (June 11, 2023 – August 5, 2023).
This internship will give students valuable work experience in the retail industry with emphasis on customer service skills, technology-enabled services, and interpersonal relationship skills. In addition to working during the program, the associate will have access to many benefits at Sam’s Club, including associate discounts, financial wellbeing instruction, and access to our Live Better University education options. Live Better U is our partnership with Guild Education that allows your students to work for Sam’s Club while enjoying no-cost college tuition to several universities where they can earn a degree of their choosing in 30+ fields.
When will it take place?
- Applications are now open in Tennessee for clubs in Knoxville, Murfreesboro, and Johnson City (links to applications are at the bottom of this section) 😊
- Selected students would start the 10-week internship program on June 11, 2023 and will attend orientation and training during their first week.
- Each club has been provided three internship positions, with the goal of filling all 3 with quality students who are looking to learn about our business model.
- Our clubs would like to directly partner with you and your students over the next couple of weeks to promote this internship either live on site or virtually, hosting a Q & A session for perspective interns and students (sessions will take place in May)
How will it work?
- Please see the promotional attachments for the specifics of the program.
- $18/hour pay, FREE college degree opportunities, great benefits, networking, and exposure to business world programs
- Students will need a committed work availability from 16-30 hours/week
Link to apply?
- For Murfreesboro application: Member Specialist - High School Intern | Walmart Careers
- For Knoxville application: Member Specialist - High School Intern | Walmart Careers and Member Specialist - High School Intern | Walmart Careers
- For Johnson City application: Member Specialist - High School Intern | Walmart Careers
Don't forget to check out the financial aid links to colleges you have been accepted to!