The Center for Career Discovery engages with more than 1,000 industry partners to support student work-based learning and career exploration opportunities. Annually, the Center supports more than 3,500 work-based learning experiences. These include apprenticeships, internships, and supported worksites, all of which help prepare students for the workforce and advise and affirm career choices for students before they graduate. District 214 is helping students make connections and gain invaluable job skills while also addressing the employment needs of local businesses and industries.   

The Center for Career Discovery also provides career-related activities such as career exploration services, site visits, and industry speakers to support students’ skill development, decision-making and post-secondary goal setting.

It’s never too early to start the career exploration process!  Because some of our work-based learning experiences require career pathway coursework, it’s best to start planning early.

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For more information about the Center for Career Discovery and the opportunities it provides, students should contact their building student success coach.

Student Success Coaches:

Buffalo Grove High School
Christy Lenzini
christy.lenzini@d214.org
847-718-4236

Elk Grove High School
Pat Handel
pat.handel@d214.org
847-718-4517

John Hersey High School
Angela Ferrazza
angela.ferrazza@d214.org
847-718-5067

Prospect High School
Kris Thompson
kristine.thompson@d214.org
847-718-5310

Rolling Meadows High School
Kim Carlson
kimberly.carlson@d214.org
847-718-5879

Wheeling High School
Phil Holmes
phil.holmes@d214.org
847-718-7435