Career Exploration

Xello: Career & Academic Planning for Grades 9–12

Our school uses Xello, an engaging online program that helps students in grades 9–12 explore their interests, plan for the future, and build the skills needed for lifelong success.

Through Xello, students can:

• Discover their strengths, interests, and values through interactive assessments.
  
  

• Explore career pathways, colleges, and training programs that match their goals.
  
  

• Create and update a personalized 4-year academic plan.
  
  

• Build a portfolio of experiences, achievements, and future plans.
  
  

• Develop essential skills for career and college readiness.
  
  

Students will use Xello each year to track their progress and refine their plans as their goals evolve. Parents and guardians are encouraged to ask their students to log in and share what they’re working on!

Xello Student Login Link

 College Raptor 

• • Free site to find college matches, discover colleges that may offer the best financial aid and simplify the college search process

College Scoreboard 

• • Find schools that are tailored to your interests.

Compare schools by:

• •     Programs/Degrees

  •     Location

  •     Size

  •     Name

  •     Public

  •     Private Nonprofit

  •     Private For-profit

  •     Specialized Mission

  •     Religious Affiliation

Future Ready Iowa

Not sure of your path after graduation?

Find your path here! 

• • Explore career options, learn about education and training opportunities and find current job openings.

Plan your route!

• • Learn the advanced knowledge or technical skills required for a variety of careers.

Make your mark!

• • Get the tools you need to learn more about education, training, and jobs in Iowa.

Get matched to a career!

• • Answer some questions to help you learn what careers are best for your personality.  Go to Career Coach and take the Career Assessment.

Elevate Iowa

• Information provided from www.elevateiowa.com

• Elevate Advanced Manufacturing is a statewide, integrated marketing campaign to promote careers and educational pathways in advanced manufacturing. This begins with building a positive perception of these careers while addressing misconceptions of work environment, safety, and wages. Learn more about why this is so important for Iowans.