Careers & Job Shadowing

Part of choosing your next step after high school is exploring careers that interest you. This process is truly a lifelong one, but it begins with self-reflection and participation in classes, clubs, and activities outside and within the school community. Postsecondary counseling works in conjunction with your school counselors, teachers, coaches and club moderators to support you as you explore the area of career. Below are some links to tools and programs available to support you in this part of your growth and exploration:

HPHS Career Exploration Programming

• HPHS Tech Campus
• Lake County Building Trades Site

Useful Links

• Interest Inventory and Career Matching Tools in Maia Learning

• Illinois High School 2 Career Guide

• Learn more about Careers not requiring a 4-year degree 

• STEAM Scholars Program from Congressman Schneider - Real-world, hands-on experiences in local communities

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Highland Park professionals and HPHS sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to participate in the Highland Park Career Exploration Program (HPCE). The year-round program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable insights into a potential career path and goals.

Students are matched and meet with professionals to discuss career aspirations, work initiatives, and other professional inquiries. Participating businesses benefit by providing a critical service to local students and the community and by developing an informed future workforce. More can be found in this video.

Applications for professionals and students are being accepted on a rolling basis. Once selected, professionals are matched with students with similar career aspirations as soon as possible. Visit the City of Highland Park's website for more information and to fill out an application.