Avondale High School Career Development

Secondary Career Development is embedded into our curriculum whenever possible. We also have intentional activities that give students time and space to reflect on themselves and careers that might match their personality, skills, and interests. Some of these include:

  • “Career Reflection and Connection” Days (writing prompts and class discussion)
  • “Future Focus Days”: Time for students to reflect, explore careers/schools in Xello and complete state requirements
  • Jobs in Action: job site tours at local businesses
  • Field trips: Manufacturing Day, Construction day, etc.


Jobs in Action Series

Still not sure what you want to do after high school? Want to talk to someone who has a job you are interested in? Hear from a industry professionals and SEE them in action! Sign up for a field trip!

What to do:

Registration is a 2 part process:

Step 1:  Fill out an application to attend.  

Step 2: Turn in a signed permission slip. Find all registration forms for the Jobs in Action Series on your Grad Class Google Classroom. Students must be in good status with classes and be up to date on their EDP in order to attend Career Development Field Trips.

Current Jobs in Action Series

October 3, 2025 - Manufacturing Day
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Applications due Sept. 25

October 27, 2025 - Commercial Contracting Corporation Tour
Open to 9th-12th grade students
CCC Applications due Oct. 9

November 6 - Great Lakes Broadcast Academy
Open to 9th-12th grade students
FULL

November 18, 2025 - MiCareer Quest
Open to 9th-12th grade students
MiCareer Quest 2025 Permission slip
Applications due Oct. 31

Jan. 14, 2025 - WSP Engineering Tour
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Details coming soon!

Feb. 4: Jobs in Healthcare at OU
Open to 9th grade only
Details coming soon!

Future Craft Marketing Conference - Date TBD
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Applications available in December

March 16, 2026 Blue Planet Jobs
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Applications available  in Feb!

Construction Career Day - April 29, 2026
Open to 9th-12th grade students
Applications available in March

Careers in Healthcare - Spring 2026
Open to 9th graders
Applications available in March

*Note: STUDENT must be logged into Avondale Google Account
in order to access registration forms.

Lots more opportunities will be posted here so check back often!

Other Field Trips & Events

Other Career Readiness Field Trips and Events

Career related field trips and events are also offered throughout the year. Find more details and registration forms in your Graduating Class Google Classroom!


October 23, 2025 - 6:00 pm OSTC Information night
& January 22, 2026
FREE to all students and parents. Learn more about the programs at OSTC
Information Night details

2 hour OSTC Program Showcases begin Nov. 1st!
FREE to all students 8th - 11th grade.
Students spend 2 full hours doing hands-on projects and activities in a program they are interested in! You are invited to attend as many days and as many programs as you’d like!
OSTC Program Showcase Dates and times
OSTC Program Showcase Registration

November 20, 2025:  6:00pm
Cosmetology Information Night
Learn about the Cosmetology program!
REQUIRED if you want to enroll for 2026-2027 school year!
Cosmetology Night details

December. 4, 2025 - OSTC Career Night
FREE to all students and parents
4:30 - 7:30pm Career Night Details








Additional Opportunities

Oakland University Health Science Camp
OU Health Science Summer Camp

SKILLED TRADES CAMP
Skilled trades camp flyer

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Marine Trades Institute Open House
https://marinetrades.edu/about-us/events/#register

Oakland University Med School Saturday Academy
Learn about the various concepts in human anatomy and physiology, physical science, global health, bioengineering, andhealth care careers. And, there will be an introduction to college and medical school admissions.
OU Saturday Academy flyer

OSTC Information Nights
Bring your family and learn more about the amazing opportunities at OSTC! Open high school students and parents. Dates TBD.
OSTC website

JOB SHADOWS at the county water commission!
Job shadow details

OSTC Program Showcases: Experience a preview of the programs available at OSTC NE.  
After school and Saturday sessions available.

Resources for Secondary Students

Find more videos in your Graduating Class Google classroom!

Looking for a specific career video? Request one from deanna.johnson@avondaleschools.org

Xello

Avondale students use Xello, a comprehensive career and education planning program. Xello provides everything students need to complete annual state EDP requirements and more! It includes:

  • Self-awareness assessments
  • Career and skill matching tools
  • Career awareness and exploration
  • Educational planning information
  • Space for documenting goals and plans
  • Upload space for a digital portfolio
  • Lessons in career and life skills
  • A resume building tool
  • And much more!

Log Into Xello With Your Avondale Google Credentials

Oakland Technical Campus

Are you interested in a career in any of the following fields:

  • Health Science
  • Automotive Tech (2 year program)
  • Collision Repair
  • Construction
  • Cosmetology (2 year program)
  • Culinary
  • Mechatronics
  • Machining
  • Welding (if you apply for this in 11th grade, choose machining, mechatronics or construction as your 2nd choice.  If you don't get in for 11th, you may be able to switch to welding for 12th grade. Priority for welding is given to Seniors.)
  • Marketing

OSTC might be for you!  Attend classes in the afternoon at OSTC during your 10th and/or 11th grade year.  

*Note: Some programs fill up VERY FAST (welding, cosmetology, machining).Register and attend some of the informational sessions, Career nights, and/or after school programs to assist your chances in being chosen for these programs! It shows them you are serious about your choice! (Click the Other EVENTS tab for dates!)

Registration for enrollment is NOW OPEN!  Register soon as many programs fill up FAST!

Questions?  Ask your counselor or contact deanna.johnson@avondaleschools.org

Learn about OSTC

Apply to OSTC