Career Development
Whether you are ready or not, your future is coming and this page is dedicated to helping you prepare for the future that you want to have. From career exploration sites, to internship opportunities, to military service, or college exploration; it is all here ready to assist you on your lifelong journey of career development. If you have any questions, let your counseling team help you.
Career Exploration
Not sure what you want to do yet? Try one of the career exploration tools below to determine what professions match your interests, preferences, and personality.
CareerExplorer is a comprehensive career test that looks at your interests, personality, and preferences to help determine the best career choice for you. You can find the link here: https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/
Department of Workforce Services helps those interested in career exploration to understand the economy and explore careers, wages, outlook, and other relevant career information. You can find the link here: https://jobs.utah.gov/wi/data/career/
YouScience is a great tool to discover careers and the pathway to achieve them. You can take career and interest inventories to better understand your preferences. We will use this alongside the Keys to success program throughout your education. Here is the link: youscience.com
O*Net is a great tool to explore careers, wages and trends on a national level. Here is the link: https://www.onetonline.org/.
Internship Opportunities
Interested in finding an internship to give you real world experience you won't find in a classroom? Looking to gain experience which will help you build a strong resume? By following the links below, you will be able to find internships that match your career path or to give you the experience you need.
Keys to Success has replaced Utahfutures as Utah's one stop shop to learn about college and career options. This is a wonderful site that helps to match student interest with careers. It will also match careers to college programs. In addition, Keys to Success also has a great test prep section to help students prepare for big exams. Here is the link: https://app.ktsutah.org/#/public/resources for internships, or https://app.ktsutah.org/#/login for the main log-in.
YCC Forest Service & IIC Internships - For regular internships go to https://www.suu.edu/iic/internships/ and you will find the information needed. For YCC Forest Service students need to be 16 to 18 year old - Pay is $10.80 an hour this year - This application period will close March 6, 2020 - To access that information go to https://www.suu.edu/siel/outdoor/iic/. Agency contact is Danny Strand and his email is dannystrand@suu.edu.
YCC Bryce Canyon - Amazing job opportunity for 15 to 18 year old students that will pay $9.25 per hour - Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, February 21st - For more information and where to turn in the application click here - For an application in click here.
Military Service
Interested in a career in the military or another way to pay for college? The armed forces provides many opportunities for training while serving our country. Check out the opportunities in the armed forces at our link below.
Find Your Program of Study
Already know what you want to do or the school you want to attend? Check out the Utah System of Higher Education to explore degrees and certificates that are offered at Utah's colleges and universities by clicking the link below.
