​GMHS Career Services is an on-campus career development service offered to all GMHS high school students. It is the central hub for all things career-related.

GHMS students should visit Career Services and learn about the many opportunities and are available to them.  Throughout the year, we host many career-related activities/events, work with students to complete self assessements/interest inventories and so much more. For example: 
  1. Job Shadowing
  2. Part-time Jobs
  3. Military
  4. Field Trips
  5. Classroom Speakers 
  6. Internships
  7. ASVAB Testing
  8. Interest Inventories
  9. NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP) 

Your interactions and experiences with Career Services will help you make real-world connections in your classes, more informed decisions in high school and in college planning.  

Please contact Mrs. Daughenbaugh for an appointment:  

​Mrs. Lisa Daughenbaugh
Career Development Coordinator
Room: 1301 (Room Beside Media Center Entrance)
Ph: 919-662-2379 ext 23599
ldaughenbaugh@wcpss.net
Follow Us On Twitter: @GMHSCarServ
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Employment & Career Resources

Career Services UpComing Events: 
Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

Career Interest Survey for All Students: ​
Each year Career Services hosts various workshops, field trips and activities that focus on student's career interest. Please complete the survey below so you will have the opportunity to receive invitations to participate in various events. 
Click Here for Student Career Services Survey 
ASVAB Exam
Free Exam for Students Interested in Joining the Military, Use as Practice for the ACT/SAT, or Use for Career Exploration. 
Registration is Open
Feb 5, 2020 in Room 1301
7:20-10:30
CLICK TO REGISTER
Seeking Adult Volunteers for Reality of Money
The Trojan Business Alliance will be hosting our 5th annual Reality of Money event for our 10th Graders in Civic and Economics on B- Day. 
Nov 19, 2019 in Small Auxiliary Gym
Video of Activity at Local School 
CLICK TO REGISTER and LEARN MORE
NCTAP - NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program Presentation
Any 11th/12th grader interested in a career in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or Welding should attend the NCTAP presentation. Parents are welcome to attend with their students. 
Nov 14, 2019 in Room 1301
Click Here to Learn More about NCTAP
CLICK TO REGISTER
Information Technology Lunch and Learn
Are you interested in a career in Information Technology? 
Enjoy Lunch and Learn from about careers in IT from employees
working in the field. 
Nov 6, 2019 in Room 2019
CLICK TO REGISTER and LEARN MORE
Lunch and Learn Flyer​
Military Opt Out Form: ​
Any parent, guardian, or eligible student, 18 years of age, who does not wish to have their directory information released must notify the school in writing using the form below by October 15, 2019 
Military "Opt-Out" Form 
WRAL TV and Explorer Post 5 
Free After-School Program for Students ages 14-20 who want to gain valuable experience in television production through job shadowing, clinics, workshops and hands on experience. Membership is Limited and Requires an Application.
Open House - Oct 10, 2019
Click Here for More Info 
Click Here to Apply
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ChickTech- Free Technology Program for Girls
ChickTech is a FREE program hosted by ladies who work in the Technology Industry.  These ladies are dedicated to helping girls understand and pursue technology related careers through hands-on activities and field trips.  ChickTech is FREE and open to 100 high school high school girls across the county. The program kicks off with a 2-day event on Dec 7th and 8th at Meredith College and then continues with monthly workshops around different careers, technologies, and companies.
Apply by Oct 10, 2019
See Mrs. Daughenbaugh in Room 1101 to be Nominated
ChickTech Website
Click Video to Learn More​

FLAMES - Free Computer Science Workshops for Girls
FLAMES - Future Leaders in Algorithms, Mathematics, and Engineering Sciences This is a FREE program to encourage high school girls to broaden their knowledge of coding, allow you to learn about the Computer Science program at NC State and connect you with current NC State Computer Science students. No experience required!
Apply by Sept 29, 2019
Date of Activities: Oct 05, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16. TIme: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Click Here to Apply
Great Xplorations
Field Trip for 9th Graders. Students Participate in 4 Sessions: Team Building, 4 Years Make'm Count, Networking and Guess My Gig. Only cost to student is the price of Lunch at nearby Fast Food Restaurant.
Apply by Sept 29, 2019
Date of Activity: Oct 30. TIme: 7:45 am - 1:45 PM  
Click Here To Learn More about GX 
CLICK TO REGISTER
ACE Mentor Program
Free After-School Program for Students Interested in a career in Architecture, Construction Management and Engineering
Registration Now Open. First Class: Sept 19th
​ Click Video to Learn More
Click Here For Website