Career Exploration & Professional Organizations
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Career Exploration in Action
Williamstown High School
Career Exploration & Professional Organizations
Explore future careers while building practical skills, leadership experience and professional connections through WHS career-focused organizations.
Career Exploration in Action Explore by Field
Connect interests with real-world experience.
WHS career organizations give students different ways to explore professional fields before graduation, from business competition and healthcare to technology, education and athletic training.
Business & Marketing
D.E.C.A. Club
Build business skills through competition and leadership.
DECA is a career and technical student organization for students interested in business, marketing and finance. WHS DECA is one of New Jersey's largest chapters.
- Regional, state and international competitions
- Community service and leadership development
- Registration typically opens in September
Healthcare
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Explore careers across healthcare and medicine.
HOSA is for students exploring healthcare careers including medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary science and related fields.
- Blood drives and service projects
- Health career presentations
- Career exploration across medical fields
Technology
Technology Student Association
Connect technology interests with collaborative learning.
Additional club description has not yet been provided by the advisor. Current meeting information is listed below.
Athletic Training
Student Athletic Training Club
Explore the work behind student-athlete care.
Additional club description has not yet been provided. Students should see the Athletic Trainers for current participation and schedule information.
Education
Future Teachers of America
Experience education from the other side of the classroom.
For students considering a career in education, Future Teachers of America offers hands-on experience working with children and local schools.
- Help local schools
- Plan activities for children
- Shadow teachers
- Support fundraising activities
Build Experience
Explore before you specialize.
Career organizations let students test interests, develop skills and learn more about professional fields.
01 Leadership & Competition
02 Career Exploration
03 Hands-On Experience
04 Professional Skills
Continue exploring
Career organizations pair naturally with STEM, academic achievement and student leadership.
Explore a field before deciding where it may take you.
Students should check school announcements and speak with advisors for current meeting, membership and sign-up information.