Career Navigation Resources

Are you looking for help deciding on a career or pathway that interests you after high school, exploring a career pathway… like college or a trade or technical school, finding a volunteer, work, or internship placement, writing a resume, or talking to a professional in your career area of interest? If so, contact our Career Navigator for support.

Mrs. Shipley- Career Navigator in the Career Center - Room 2459

To Schedule an appointment, scan the QR code or send Mrs. Shipley a message in Schoology or use the QR code to request an appointment: 

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number – 443-809-7155   or Google Voice Text 443-399-6737

Dundalk High School’s Career Navigator provides leadership and support in implementing the DHS individualized career counseling initiative and connection to college and career readiness. The Career Navigator will:

• Plan and implement career development activities for all students that allow students to explore, experience, plan, and pursue viable career pathways.
• Work with faculty to create career connections to classroom instruction.
• Recruit area business partners to assist with career development activities, including work-based learning, internship, and apprenticeship placements.
• Serve as liaison to feeder middle schools to support career development activities that lead to a strong high school planning process for incoming students.

Look for information throughout the year regarding:

• ASVAB Assessments
• Senior Mock Interview Days
• Career Exploration Field Trips
• Career Fair
• Guest Speakers
• Lunch & Learn Sessions
• Lunch with a Pro Sessions
• Summer Exploration Camps

Career Development Resources:

Free SAT Prep Tutoring and Practice through Khan Academy/Schoolhouse- https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/digital-sat

Free Tutoring and academic support through the Baltimore County Public Library’s Brainfuse

Get expert help from tutors at Brainfuse. A valid Baltimore County Public library card is required.

Have your library card number and password ready.

• Chat live from 2 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Spanish-speaking tutors are available.
• Send a Question and get an answer within 24 hours.
• Use SkillSurfer to practice long division, improve reading comprehension and learn other key skills.
• Submit a writing sample to the Writing Lab and get feedback on structure, grammar, style, and content to help you better organize and present your thoughts and information.
• Use the BCPL’s online databases for research on school assignments. Many databases contain full-text articles from magazines, journals, current and historic newspapers, encyclopedias and more.

How to Apply for a Work Permit:

• Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland.
• Work permits are not issued to minors under the age of 14.
• Work permits are not issued until a job has been offered.
• If the minor changes jobs, a new work permit must be obtained.
• Find out more on the Employment of Minors Fact Sheet (Word) or Hoja informativa secundaria (Word). Apply for a Work Permit online. using this link.
•  La aplicación en línea para solicitar un permiso de trabajo tiene un botón en la parte inferior de la página para cambiar el idioma a español.
•  Watch this video on the work permit application process How to Apply for a Work Permit in MD.

Other Helpful Links:

BCPS Resume & Interview Preparation Handbook

BCPS CTE Flipbook of Programs

BCPS Youth Apprenticeship (AMP) Information