My Career Pathway

What will you do after high school?

Career Exploration

My Next Move is a Great Place to Begin!

Browse the embedded site below to learn how you can connect your interests to careers.

Do you Want to Learn More about Careers?

Select the picture below to explore career pathways!

50 Videos for Career Path Explorations | KQEDUse these videos to inspire young people to discover careers and explore possible career paths.

O*NET Career Exploration

Click the O*NET logo for another career information website.

Have you ever thought about your future career?

The O*NET Program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Valid data are essential to understanding the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce and U.S. economy. Learn about the career you've dreamed about, or find one you never imagined! Click on the O*net link or the videos below to explore different careers online!

Extracurricular Activities and Community Service

What are these pursuits?

Belonging to a group or organization outside of the school day.
- Examples: sports, band, clubs, etc.

Why are these interests important?

Demonstrate leadership qualities
Indicates collaboration with both peers and adults
Illustrates interests in activities outside of academics
Signifies strength of character which is important for college admissions and scholarships
- Examples: Clubs, sports teams, band, church organizations, volunteering, food drives, etc.

Be sure to include these on your resume!

What are Stackable Credentials and Certifications?

A stackable credential provides an opportunity for someone to earn a certification, degree or even a diploma at a college in a short amount of time and the credential that a person earns can be then added with other related credentials and eventually lead to a higher-level credential.

The benefits along the way are increased knowledge and skills learned with each credential that can lead to the ability to rise within the workforce which can translate to leadership roles and higher wages.

Certifications provide opportunities for employment or continued study, provide opportunities to apply to middle and higher wage jobs while preparing students for the workforce.

For an inclusive list of Industry-based Certifications, click the link below:

Industry Based Certifications

This video highlights credential programs in Ohio, which are similar to programs in many states, including Texas.

Creating Your Résumé

Perhaps the best way to prep for a job search is to create your own résumé. Click the link below to learn more about what information you should include in this document. myFUTURE.com is a free resource that provides examples of résumés as well as a résumé builder tool that will help you get started finding the job of your dreams.

Building a Resume

Sample Resume

This is just one example-there are many styles of resumes.