Welcome to the

Career Development Services Page  

KIM HAYES

CAREER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (CDC)

EMAIL CONTACT:

KJHAYES@WSFCS.K12.NC.US

PHONE CONTACT:

336-712-4400, EXT. 788140

OFFICE HOURS: 

MONDAY - FRIDAY

8:15AM - 4:00PM 

OFFICE LOCATION: 

500 BUILDING

(ADMIN HALLWAY) 

FOLLOW THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PAGE ON TWITTER: @west_career

Students can complete this Google Form to request an appointment to meet in-person or can choose to communicate by email at kjhayes@wsfcs.k12.nc.us. 

Students: Do you have an interest in PUBLIC SAFETY or anything like Fire or Emergency Services?  Do you want to get a jump start on your career now, while in high school?  Do you enjoy hands-on instruction? 

If you answer YES to any of those 3 questions, you should consider taking the Public Safety 1 course at West Forsyth.  Starting in the Fall 2022, West will offer the first two courses in the Fire Academy career pathway.  Students in grade levels 9th and 10th are encouraged to sign up for Public Safety 1 (9th and 10th graders) and Fire Fighter Technology 1 (10th graders after completing PS1).  All classes will be taught on campus at West by an experienced, certified Fire Fighter.  Speak with your counselor or Mrs. Hayes, your CDC, to learn more. Students can pick up a flyer with more information in the main office. 

Click here to read more and watch a short video with West Forsyth students.

The WS/FCS Virtual Career and College Fair premiered on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 but is still active for students to view during the 2022-2023 school year.

Students heard from various business representatives about career pathway opportunities in the Piedmont Triad and surrounding areas.  College and university representatives provided information about the admissions process and academic programs offered.  There was also military branch information and additional career related resources for writing resumes, preparing for college, applying for a scholarship or preparing for a job interview, and helping to find the right career pathway for the undecided student.  Take some time to explore the virtual career and college fair by clicking on the link below. 

The virtual link will remain live through the 2022-2023 school year.  

Click Here to access the Virtual Fair

WHAT IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)?  WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO CLIP TO LEARN MORE. 

What is CTE?

What does the future hold for high school students in North Carolina? Check out this short video by My Future NC to learn more. Once at the website, scroll down and click on the video in the middle of the page. 

My Future NC

And always remember...WEST IS BEST and ROLL NEERS!