The Department of Labor provides O-Net OnLine which provides detailed information on careers to include:

• Projected future job openings

• Expected pay by job title

• Average education required by job title

• Interest surveys to suggest careers based on interests

• Occupation specific information such as tools used, tasks, technology used, etc.

• Much More

• See example below for EMTs.

All district high school and middle school students are given access to Naviance.

Naviance link for DC Oakes

Login= School district email address

Password = check with your school counselor

Naviance can help with:

1. Career Searches- find out about career paths, salary range, classes and majors to take in colleges, colleges where these majors/classes are offered in Colorado and throughout the country.

2. College Searches- find a college to fit you out of 20,000 in the country. Narrow the search by location, region, major, size, etc. Get more information from the direct connection to the college website.

3. Scholarships- look through a long list of scholarships for one that works for you.

4. Choices and Decisions- Get information about personal issues and where to get help.

4. Other Options- information about the military, vocational and training schools, employment opportunities.

Naviance can help you to get more organized and figure out your plans for after high school. It can help you explore hundreds of different options you might not know are even out there.