College and Career Resources by John Blalock

Why are these Resources Important?

edean46 — 2025-02-14 16:27:54 UTC

College and career resources are important to assist students with their lives after high school. These decisions can be stressful, so take it one step at a time while using tools you have at-hand.

Valley Career Center

edean46 — 2025-02-14 16:51:48 UTC

Here at Valley, we offer a career center for graduates from our school. The center helps students enter fields where they find interest in.

Resume Creator

edean46 — 2025-02-14 16:53:57 UTC

It is vital for all students to create a resume. They allow you to apply for positions to maintain a healthy lifestyle and they give you a chance to acquire a career you enjoy.

Indeed

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:00:25 UTC

This site will help you search for jobs in your area.

College Admission Help

edean46 — 2025-02-14 17:02:39 UTC

Empowerly helps students navigate their admissions journey to top colleges with a 98% success rate. Talk to an enrollment specialist today and get started.

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Naviance

edean46 — 2025-02-14 17:05:49 UTC

Naviance helps to sort out your career and college interests.

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Niche

edean46 — 2025-02-14 17:08:24 UTC

Niche helps find the school that suits your interests.

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:09:39 UTC

"You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed - you're not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that." - LeBron James

College Board

edean46 — 2025-02-14 17:10:16 UTC

College Board offers multiple resources for college admissions, including SAT prep and college search to name a few.

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:10:58 UTC

“Commitment is a big part of what I am and what I believe. How committed are you to winning? How committed are you to being a good friend? To being trustworthy? To being successful? How committed are you to being a good father, a good teammate, a good role model? There’s that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed, or are you not?” - LeBron James

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:11:20 UTC

“I have short-term goals, to get better every day, to help my teammates every day. But my only ultimate goal is to win an NBA championship. It’s all that matters. I dream about it. I dream about it all the time, how it would look, how it would feel. It would be so amazing.” - LeBron James

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:11:57 UTC

“There is a lot of pressure put on me, but I don’t put a lot of pressure on myself. I feel if I play my game, it will take care of itself.” - LeBron James

College Search

acorrea103 — 2025-02-14 17:14:07 UTC

College search helps you to find a college wherever you want.

Provides Clarity

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:15:39 UTC

With a proper plan, you know exactly where you are heading. It saves you from the confusion of "What do I do next?" and helps you focus on the steps that lead to a successful career.

Helping Set Goals

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:17:08 UTC

Setting achievable career goals lets you focus your efforts and resources on activities that will bring you closer to your desired outcomes. They are your benchmarks to measure your progress and adjust your course as needed. Without a career plan, you will wander without a finish line in sight.

Skill Development

jblalock11 — 2025-02-14 17:17:38 UTC

Career planning ensures you are learning the right things and not just getting a degree for the sake of it. You identify what is in demand in your field and what employers want. You pinpoint skill gaps and take steps to address them. This way, you are developing skills that open doors to job opportunities.