Career Exploration

In today’s world, it’s important to have both technical skills and strong problem-solving abilities.

Our goal is to help students gain these skills and be ready for their chose careers. Our educational programs and career pathways serve a critical role in supporting college and career readiness. We help students explore their interests, develop their skills, and learn about different career options, while gaining positive exposure to future possibilities.

The GCPS Career Guide is available to students and families who are starting conversations about college and career options. The GCPS Career Guide contains:

• Specialized Schools: Information on schools like Maxwell High School of Technology and Grayson High School’s Technical Education Program.

• Career Paths: Details about different career areas and the pathways we offer in those areas.

• High School Opportunities: Options for staring a career while still in high school, including work-based learning, certifications, and progress toward an associate degree.

• Job Info: Salary details, job growth, and openings in each field of study.

CTAE students aren’t just prepared for the real world— they have a better experience in high school. CTAE students are three times more likely to report being “very satisfied” with their ability to learn real-world skills. Students who complete a pathway have a graduation rate of 97%. In GCPS, CTAE programs are also available in middle school.

Review the guide here. GCPS Career Guide

• GAFutures: Career Exploration | Georgia Student Finance Commission

• BigFuture at CollegeBoard (College, career, and scholarship search): Home – BigFuture | College Board

• CareerOneStop: Explore Careers | CareerOneStop

• Roadtrip Nation: Course | Roadtrip Nation

• Educations.com Career Quiz: Career test - What career should I have?

• MyFuture.com: Career Explorer & Job Finder | MyFuture 

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: K‐12 : Student Resources : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• O*NET Interest Profiler sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor: O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move

Information about specific careers in the military is available at www.careersinthemilitary.com and www.todaysmilitary.com, or at the Service-specific websites:

• Air Force | www.airforce.com

• Army | www.goarmy.com 

• Coast Guard | www.uscg.mil

• Marine Corps | www.marines.com

• Navy | www.navy.com

• Space Force | www.spaceforce.mil

Weekly Military Visits Schedule

Stop by during your lunch to ask questions, gather information, and explore your future options!

• Monday: U.S. Air Force

• Tuesday: U.S. Navy

• Wednesday: U.S. Marines

• Thursday: Army National Guard

• Friday: U.S. Army

Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with recruiters and get the answers you need!