education & Career planning
education & career planning
Before you choose a specific education or career plan...
Consider your talents, interests and personality in the process of identifying the best goals and plans for you. We have tools to help! There is an endless list of possible choices. Contact counselor to learn more.
Moderation is good. Some ponder aspirations too much while others choose spontaneously. Both extremes can be hazardous! It isn't advisable to delay too long to start something nor is it advisable to jump from one goal to another and not finish.
Best choices rarely 'drop down from on high'. Rather they come as a result of life's experiences and lessons, personal research and from people we've talked with about it. So be enlightened into possibilities that are a great fit for you!
Check out braintrack.com (a 'quick-glance' directory of the world's universities and colleges with indexes and information about them from over 190 countries)
e-Discover is a comprehensive career and education planning tool. Discover your interests and skills and how to choose a college major.
e-Kuder Career Planning System (KCPS) helps you identify career paths and ties them in with your interests, skills, and work values. Learn about yourself, the world of work and combine them toward a successful and satisfying career.
Free accounts for Discover and Kuder are available from counselor
Strong Interest Inventory/b> is a solid, dependable career planning tool. The paper-based Strong measures your interests in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities, and school subjects. Call 7-2348 to schedule.
Holland Self-Directed Search is a 'self scoring' career planning tool. Request a copy by contacting counselor at 7-4204.
Additional Guidance
careers which may not require degree
college basics brochure
college and career workbook - aid to identify goals and interests
education and career planning brochure
get the effective counseling appointment
The following are generally cost-free and provided as a courtesy, not necessarily an endorsement. For additional guidance, contact counselor to schedule an appointment.
College Majors, how to choose one (University of North Carolina - Wilmington)
The Career Key... (North Carolina State University)
Where Do I Start? A Career Development e-Manual (University of Waterloo)
Career Planning Process (Bowling Green State University)
Career Exploration One-Stop - Pathways to Career Succuss
Self Assessment short sample test (Enneagram Institute)
Explore Careers (Princeton Review)
College Majors & Career Profiles (College Board)
Occupational Outlook Handbook





