Careers & Job Shadowing

Part of the process of choosing what your next step is after high school is exploring careers that are of interest to you.  This process is truly a life long 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:

• Endeavor Health Panel Discussion, March 2024 
  • Endeavor Health Internship Application

• HPHS Tech Campus Information

• HPHS Elective Courses - HPHS Program of Studies

• City of Highland Park Job Shadow Program Information

• Lake County Building Trades Site - Links to all trades in Lake County

 

Useful Links:

• Interest Inventory and Career Matching Tools in Maia Learning

• Illinois High School 2 Career Guide

• Lake County Career Guide - English Version

• Lake County Career Guide - Spanish Version

• 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

 

 

 

Job Shadow Program Brings Highland Park High School Students and Businesses Together
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 developing an informed future workforce.

For more information watch our video:

HP Job Shadow Program

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. Go the City of Highland Park's website at the following link for more information and to fill out an application. 

https://www.cityhpil.com/government/programs_initiatives/career_exploration_program.php