Academic Resources & Test Prep
Career Exploring Resources
Missouri Connections is a web-based resource to help students determine their career interests, explore occupations, establish education plans, develop job search strategies, and create résumés. All students at PHS have an account and will create and update four-year plans through this resource.
With Missouri Connections you can:
- Better understand yourself, explore your interests, and discover your talents.
- Investigate education and career options so you can create a Personal Plan of Study or "MyPlan" that is right for you.
- Use the abundant resources for college and training exploration, finding options to finance your future education, understanding employment skills, and learning about high demand jobs in careers that interest you.
- Make the connection between school, learning, and your future in the work world.
- Develop a plan as you find answers to these important questions:
- Who Am I?
- Where Am I Headed?
- How Do I Get There?
Missouri Connections has the following benefits for you:
- Take Career Assessments
- Learn about your career interests, values, and skills.
- Build a portfolio to assist you with post-secondary planning
- Keep track of assessment scores, favorite clusters, occupations, colleges, résumés, and more
- Create/Update your personal plan of study
- Review with your counselor at least once a year
Students can see their counselor for username and password.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kansas City Apprenticeships Contact Information
Military - see Ms. Foster and she will give you a recruiter's contact info
Career Training Opportunities
Apprenticeships In Kansas City Area
Did you know that a carpenter apprentice in the Kansas City area starts their program with a total salary package, including benefits, of $17-21/hour and that a master carpenter can earn over $45/hour? Apprentices in the trade professions are a viable career option for many students, including those seeking professional careers in the trade industry.
Beauty Schools Directory
Search by location or by desired program. Contact one school or multiple schools. Beauty Schools Directory makes it easy to weigh your options, compare schools, and choose the right program for you. Plus, they offer hundreds of articles and interviews with professionals in the biz, so you can get a glimpse of what it’s like working in the industry, and stay up-to-date on the latest news and changes in cosmetology licensing by visiting their blog.
Become a Healthcare Executive
Healthcare is one of today’s most dynamic and growing fields, with a wide range of opportunities and challenges. This Internet resource guide will assist you in exploring a career in the healthcare management field and provide you with information so that you can make a more informed career decision. While medical personnel are the frontline of any healthcare organization, there are other healthcare professionals in whom patients invest their trust and hope—even though they’re not always aware of who these people are or the roles they play. These professionals are healthcare executives (also called healthcare administrators and healthcare managers). They are the men and women who manage today’s hospital and healthcare organizations. Learn more by visiting their website.
Builders' Training Center - in NKC
The Kansas City Training Center is located just north of downtown Kansas City in a building provided by the Builders’ Association. The carpenter’s trade is a blanket term used for the numerous skills performed by the trades people in our union. Throughout its history the Carpenters’ Union has developed many specialty trades, and the Training Fund/JATC offers apprenticeships in each and offers every member the opportunity for continued training. The apprenticeship program for the carpenter, millwright, floor layer, lather, pile driver, and cabinetmaker accept applications every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Visit their page to learn more.
Flower Classroom - Take classes to become a floral designer
Explore floral design in a fun and creative space. Working with flowers is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Come into the classroom and you will learn more than you can imagine to feel confident to take the skills you've learned to the next level. Looking for a career change? The Explore Floral Design Class in 10 days will certify you for a design position, or enjoy your newly found talent in your own home. This training is required for job placement in either a traditional florist or supermarket retailer. For more information, visit their website or call 913-708-2988.
Career In Insurance
MyPath provides a website for student who might be interested in an insurance related career. Learn more from this informative article or visit their website for more information and resources about careers in the insurance industry.
Kansas City Zoo Volunteens
Are you a teenager that is interested in animals, conservation, and nature? Learn more about what goes on at a Zoo while meeting other local teens and having a positive impact on your community. Interested? Find more information by visiting their webite or contact them at teenvolunteer@fotzkc.org
Missouri Health Careers
Careers in health care are stable, rewarding jobs. Some are in direct patient care, others in a lab, and still others are in management or administration. What is important to remember is that jobs in health care continue to be in demand - even in a slower growth economy. The Missouri Hospital Association offers a career website that has the latest information about health care careers and educational programs.
NKC Plasterer & Cement Mason Apprenticeships
Must be 18 and have a diploma. Applications accepted on the first and third Mondays of each month from 8 am – noon at the Builders’ Training Center at 105 W. 12th Ave. in North KC, MO. For questions call Brian Randle at 816-595-4132 or 816-595-4147.
State & National Apprenticeships
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship program allows individuals to work and earn a paycheck – while learning skills and earning the certifications that employers want. Registered Apprenticeship provides more than 500,000 apprentices across the U.S. with industry-specific education, on-the-job training, nationally recognized certifications, and guaranteed wage increases.
How much does it cost? It depends on the employer. Some programs require apprentices to pay for their equipment, while other employers cover these costs. *Minimum requirements:
- Be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or GED
- Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status
- Pass an entrance exam
- Be able to physically perform the occupational tasks
*Some employers have additional requirements, such as fair aptitude tests and interviews, passing school grades, and previous work experience.
To find out more about Registered Apprenticeship programs in your area, call your state office or visit the website.
Umkc Dental School Shadowing
The UMKC Dental School has opportunities available for students to perform shadowing and visit opportunities. To schedule a visit, call Director of Dental Admissions 816-235-2094 or visit their website to learn more.
Northwest Missouri Area Health Education Center (AHEC):
NWMO AHEC Pipeline Workshops
High school students, college students and adults may register to join the Northwest Missouri AHEC Pipeline. Students receive newsletters and event invitations to explore healthcare careers and education. Register for the Pipeline by submitting the participant form. To find out about our programs, check with your school counselor or contact a NWMO AHEC Recruitment Coordinator.
NWMO AHEC Shadowing Opportunities
NWMO AHEC staff provides assistance for students who want to shadow in a healthcare setting. Contact a NWMO AHEC Recruitment Coordinator to learn more about shadowing opportunities in the region. Complete the online training and download the AHEC shadowing packet by visiting their website.
For more information about NWMO AHE visit their website.
Academic Resources
Kahn Academy - free online help with any subject
Princeton Review - ACT/SAT Prep
University HQ
Do you know what you are going to do after high school? Are you unsure? Do you have an idea but are unsure how to get there? If this is you, then you need to visit University HQ's website. This will help you look into more opportunities after high school.
What can you find?
- Successful Components
- Degree Choices
- Overview
- Degree Options
- Careers & Salaries
- Scholarships!
