College & Career Readiness
One pathway, three programs:
Career Readiness,
Media Arts, and
Esports — helping youth build skills for the future.
Career Readiness,
Media Arts, and
Esports — helping youth build skills for the future.
A real-world pathway for youth (Grades 7–12)
Dunn PAL’s College & Career Readiness connects youth to hands-on learning, mentoring, and future-focused skill building.
Students explore careers, practice communication and leadership, and gain exposure to technology and media—while staying engaged in a safe, positive environment.
Career Readiness
Career Readiness helps students discover pathways and build employability skills through CTE-connected learning and career exploration.
This program supports youth in preparing for college, workforce, trades, and certifications—through guidance, skill practice, and real opportunities.
- Who: Grades 8–12 (CTE-connected)
- When: Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM
- Focus: employability, leadership, financial literacy, career exploration
- Opportunities: internship-credit experiences (where applicable)
Examples of learning themes
Career exploration & goal setting
Resume, interview & workplace skills
Financial literacy & budgeting
CTE pathway exposure
Media Arts
Media Arts gives youth hands-on experience in storytelling, content creation, and communication.
Students learn production skills while creating positive content that highlights PAL programs and community events.
Students learn production skills while creating positive content that highlights PAL programs and community events.
- Photo/Video: capture events, interviews, highlights
- Editing: learn basic post-production workflows
- Broadcasting: radio / show operations and presentation skills
- Writing: journalism-style updates and storytelling
Student projects you can showcase
PAL News clips & event recaps
Interviews with mentors/community leaders
Student-led community storytelling
Radio segments / announcements
PAL Esports League
Esports at Dunn PAL is gaming with purpose—structured, supervised, and built around teamwork, accountability, and positive expectations.
Students build strategy, communication, and digital responsibility while exploring careers connected to technology and media.
- Who: Grades 7–12
- Built-in skills: teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, focus
- Career exposure: broadcasting, IT, design, marketing, event ops
- Enrollment: PAL membership + interest form
What makes PAL Esports different
Clear standards for behavior and sportsmanship
Adult supervision and mentoring
Academic accountability and goal setting
Technology career exploration
Outcomes & Skill Gains
CCR supports measurable growth in skills youth need for school, work, and life.
Employability
Attendance, punctuality, communication, professionalism, teamwork.
College & Career Planning
Goal setting, pathway awareness, resume basics, interview readiness.
Digital Skills
Media literacy, responsible technology use, technical confidence.
Sponsor College & Career Readiness
Your support helps youth access technology, training, mentorship, and real-world learning experiences across Career Readiness, Media Arts, and Esports.
Contact
Dunn Police Athletic & Activities League, Inc.
1501 S. Clinton Ave., Dunn, NC 28334
Phone: (910) 892-1873