Students: How to Write a Resume

Resume writing is essential to applying for jobs, apprenticeship programs, internships, and college. Below is a step-by-step process on how to write a resume. Download a Resume Sample

What’s included?

• Header: Name, Address, Phone, Email
• Objective: 'Summary' of what you're looking for (job, internship)
• Core Competencies
• Education, Accomplishments, and Technical Skills
• Work and Volunteer Experience

 

1. Write your first and last name
2. Permanent mailing address (parent/guardian)
3. Cell phone number
4. Email (professional) - Examples include gmail.com, outlook.com
5. YOUR personal weebly portfolio website

These are only examples. Add your own. How would you describe yourself? What do you have knowledge of? What are you good at?

1. List your high school and anticipated graduation month and year
2. List your high school accomplishments 
3. List the program that you’re currently signed up for at Eaton RESA
4. Add any skills that you've learned from your career program 

1. Add your past and current employment
2. Add any volunteer experience (organizations, nonprofits, church/temple)
3. List ‘key achievements’ for each work/volunteer experience. What things did you accomplish while working on the job? What were you good at? 

Download a Resume Sample

*Remember to save your resume and update it as needed throughout the school year.
*Optional: write 2-3 sentences or a 'summary' describing what you are looking for (a job, internship, etc). Insert this paragraph at the top of the page, underneath the header.

Resources:

Mrs.McCullen's Resume Writing Tips for Students

Mrs.Brocklehurst's Resume Writing Tips for Students

List of Core Competencies - Resume Writing

Career Objectives for High School Students

Tips for High School Resumes

Resumes that Get Noticed

Class Field Trip: Michigan Supreme Court

 

 

High School students in the Law Enforcement program at Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center had the opportunity to visit the Michigan Supreme Court and 54A District Court in Lansing. Students participated in hands-on exhibits and activities at the Learning Center. A mock courtroom and jury is located in one of the exhibits at the Learning Center to teach students how court cases are conducted. The class enjoyed their field trip and had a wonderful experience.

For more information:

Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center

Parents: How to Access PowerSchool to view Grades and Attendance

Go to the search bar in your internet browser and type the following:

www.eatonresa.org

Find the tab called 'Services' and a drop down menu will appear. Select 'Career and Technical Education.'

When you click on 'Career and Technical Education,' this page should appear:

Scroll to the bottom-left corner. Click on the link called, "PowerSchool."

When you click the PowerSchool click, this page will appear. 

Click on "Create Account" and follow the instructions. 

**Please Note** You must create a username and password BEFORE you log into PowerSchool.

Questions? Contact your Student Service Coordinator:

Mrs. Brocklehurst 

Mrs. McCullen 

Mrs. Hamers 

Ms. Hazelman

Non-Traditional Career Options for Girls

What are my Career Choices? 

1. Aviation Mechanics or Airplane Pilots
• Salary and Required Education for 'Airplane Pilot' 
• Salary and Required Education for 'Aviation Mechanic' 
2. Auto or Motorcycle Mechanic 
• Salary and Required Education
3. Computer Hardware Engineers or Computer Programmers
• Salary and Required Education for 'Computer Hardware Engineers'
• Salary and Required Education for ''Computer Programmers'
4. Environmental Assistant/Specialist

• Salary and Required Education
5. Construction Manager
• Salary and Required Education
6. Electrician
• Salary and Required Education
7. Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer
8. Radio Announcers
• Salary and Required Education
9. Surveying & Mapping Technician
• Salary and Required Education
10. Paralegal
• Salary and Required Education
11. Dental, Medical, or Surgical Assistants 
• Salary or Required Education
12. Landscape Architects
• Salary and Required Education

The list above contains some career options available for girls. Explore your own interests online and see what other careers interest you in Career and Technical Education.

Attendance Policy: Absences

What is considered an 'Excused' Absence'?

1. Eaton RESA School Closings

2. Weather: Snow Days

3. Oral Surgery, or any type of surgery

4. Chronic Health Issues with medical documentation

5. Acute Illnesses with medical documentation

6. Emergency Room or Hospital Needs

7. Family Funeral: We need a copy of the funeral pamphlet or brochure. Please drop it off at the main office.

8. Court Appointments due to custody issues: we need documentation

9. Job Shadows or Work Based Learning Experience

10. School Field Trips: We need documentation from your home school

What is considered an 'Unexcused Absence'?

1: Doctor's appointments or check ups that can be scheduled AFTER school

2. Dentist Appointments

3. College campus visits unless your counselor calls us to verify your appointment

4. School related activities that were not confirmed by your high school

*IMPORTANT*

You need to have your High School Counselor or Main Office contact us directly to excuse you. If we do not hear from your counselor or home school, than you will be unexcused.

Weather:

In the event of snow or other inclement weather, Eaton RESA Administration will determine if the Career Preparation Center will be open. If classes are cancelled, it will be announced on TV (WLNS – TV 6, WILX – TV 10, WSYM FOX 47), associated websites (www.wlns.com, www.wilx.com, or www.fox47news.com) and radio (WJIM 97.5, WFMK 99.1, WJIM 1240 AM, WITL-FM 100.7 FM).   

In the event that a student’s home school is closed due to inclement weather but Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center is open, the student is not required to attend his/her Career Preparation Center program.  The absence will not be charged against the student’s attendance record.

School Calendar

EATON RESA CAREER PREPARATION CENTER

STUDENT CALENDAR

2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

  

First Day for Students..................................................................................................................................................... September 2

End of 1^st Marking Period................................................................................................................................................. October 10

Bring Your Parent to School Day.............................................................................................................................. October 13-17

End of 2^nd Marking Period........................................................................................................................................... November 21

Thanksgiving Break (no school)........................................................................................................................... November 26-28

Winter Break (no school).............................................................................................................................................. Dec 22-Jan 2

Return from Winter Break................................................................................................................................................... January 5

End of 3^rd Marking Period................................................................................................................................................ January 16

Martin Luther King Day (no school)................................................................................................................................ January 19

Presidents’ Day (no school)........................................................................................................................................... February 16

End of 4^th Marking Period............................................................................................................................................... February 27

Good Friday (no school)........................................................................................................................................................... April 3

Spring Break (no school).................................................................................................................................................... April 6-10

End of 5^th Marking Period....................................................................................................................................................... April 17

Memorial Day (no school)....................................................................................................................................................... May 25

Last day for Seniors.................................................................................................................................................................. May 29

Last day for Juniors................................................................................................................................................................... June 5