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Career Assessments
The career planning and assessment tools in SchooLinks allow students to realize their strengths, goals, knowledge, values, and interests in future careers. Assessments in SchooLinks include:
Find Your Path: Get suggested careers and college majors based on your personality.
Would You Rather: Choose your favorite activities to get career suggestions.
Top Skills: Discover your top skills and areas for improvement.
Career Center in SchooLinks
Career Center in SchooLinks
The Career Center is where you can search for careers and learn more information about specific careers or career clusters.
To access the Career Center, click the Careers icon on the navigation sidebar on the left. Then, select Careers Center from the dropdown menu.
There are several ways to search for careers in the Career Center:
Using the Search Bar.
From the Career Center homepage (Regional)
Searching by Career Cluster.
Searching by Hot Careers.
Searching by Favorited Careers.
Exploring All Careers.
Searching through Military Careers.
STC Job Shadowing
STC Job Shadowing
The City of St. Charles is offering a career pathway job shadow program to St. Charles high school students interested in exploring a career in municipal government.
Trade Information
Trade Information
Steps include possibly obtaining a high school degree, identifying post-secondary training, and/or securing an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Resources
What is an Apprenticeship?
What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a paid, hands on training program that leads to a skilled trade career.
What are the benefits?
Earn money while learning
Receive industry-recognized credentials
Little to no student debt
Direct career placement after completion
How to Get Started
How to Get Started
🗂️ Step 1: Research local apprenticeship programs.
📝 Step 2: Meet eligibility requirements (age, high school diploma/GED, etc.).
💬 Step 3: Connect with trade unions or employers offering apprenticeships.
🛠️ Step 4: Apply and prepare for interviews or entrance exams if applicable.
📌 Pro Tip: Many apprenticeship programs start taking applications in early spring—don’t miss deadlines! It's recommended to apply to multiple programs (just like college applications), as many are competitive.
The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., offers an Apprenticeship and Craft Training Programs in Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing
Apprenticeship Illinois
Apprenticeship USA
Local 502 - Cement Masons and Operative Plasterers
Chicagoland Career Pathways
Career One Stop
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) is a non-profit labor management association. Cisco provides information about trades unions in the Chicagoland area.
DuPage JATC
Trade School
Those who came before us built America's Infrastructures; towering skyscrapers, architectural wonders, modern sports stadiums efficient transportation & earthquake resistant buildings... What will you do?
Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College
Elgin Community College Career and Technical Education (CTE):ECC’s Career & Technical Program is ideal for high school students who want to earn college credit for coursework in subjects like accounting, culinary arts, fire science, and health professions—without paying tuition.
College of DuPage
College of DuPage
College of Dupage: Technical Degree and Certification Programs-College of DuPage offers a wide range of career and technical degree and certificate programs that can be used to turn your interests into a lifelong career. Choose an area based on your interests or hobbies, master the fundamentals of a new trade and stay relevant in today's challenging workplace.
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute
UTI: Universal Technical Institute: Learn fundamental knowledge in auto and diesel mechanics, collision repair, CNC machining and welding. 13 campuses across the nation. Closest campus located in Lisle, IL.
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