Choose your school's mascot to explore Career Development activities available to you!

• 8th graders in Career Development classes will be visiting UAFS, on April 3, 4, 10, and 11. This is always a great learning experience.
• The Zonta Career Fair for girls will be held at Kimmons Junior High in May 2018.
• June 2018 - Summer session for ACT prep. More details will be available in the counseling offices at each high school soon.
• October 30, 2018 - The iCan Career Expo will be held at the Fort Smith Convention Center. This event is for all 9th grade students.

Career and Technical Education

Programs of Study

Students can participate in classes that will help them to develop specific career skills. They can earn a certification in these areas and are awarded graduation cords for their completion. We encourage all students to participate in one or more of these programs as they prepare for college and career. 

• Accounting
• Business 
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Insurance and Investments
• Management
• Marketing
• Mobile Applications
• Office Administration
• Programming
• Photography
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)
• Sports Medicine
• Construction Technology
• Family and Consumer Science
• JROTC
• Social Media and Communications
• Teaching K-12
• Television Production

Resources

Students should register for the ACT College Admissions Exam as soon as they are ready upon entering the 9th grade. The College and Career Readiness Program will help students to prepare for this exam. Students who are eligible could receive the exam for free; see your school counselor for more details.

Tasseltime is another great resource for both students and parents. The login information is available in the counseling office or media center of each school. 

Western Arkansas Technical Center is another way for students to become college and career ready by taking career specific courses. The WATC classes are free and allow students to take college credited courses while still in high school. 

Our goal as Career Development Facilitators is to support all students in their efforts to be college and career ready. We encourage students to participate in classes that support their interests, strengths, and career goals. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your child's career and academic plan.

Amye Chambers – Darby and Chaffin 
achamber@fortsmithschools.org

Stephanie Freeman – Ramsey and Kimmons  
sfreeman@fortsmithschools.org