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Career Planning Process
Career Planning Process
Step 1: Know Yourself
It all starts with you! Before diving into careers, explore your interests, strengths, and values. What are you passionate about? What are you good at? What matters most to you? This self-discovery will guide your career path.
Step 2: Find Your Match
Now for the fun part! Research careers that align with your unique profile. Explore resources on our website or chat with your school counselor to discover your perfect fit. Use the MCIS Career Cluster Inventory and the MCIS Interest Profiler to see which careers align closely with your personality and interests.
Step 3: Plan Your Path
Once you have some career areas in mind, consider the necessary education or training. Be sure it aligns with your skills and interests! This might involve a college degree, a trade school program, or even on-the-job training.
Step 4: Find Your Dream School
Is college in your future? Let's find the perfect fit! Explore schools that offer your desired program and meet your personal criteria. Need help? Use resources like the MCIS School Sort to narrow down your options.
Step 5: Stay Organized
Create a dedicated "Career & College" folder in your Google Drive! Store all your notes, documents, applications, and scholarship info here. This will keep you organized and on track.
Step 6: Launch!
Senior year is your time to shine! Apply to colleges, connect with military representatives if interested, or begin application processes for apprenticeships or jobs. We're here to support you every step of the way!
Explore the resources below to launch your dream future in COLLEGE, CAREERS, MILITARY, and more.
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
College Exploration
Fall Break is a popular time for college visits and senior events. Students and parents can check college websites for details and sign-ups.
College representatives often set up information tables during lunch for students to ask questions and pick up freebies. View questions to ask college admissions reps here.
College Application
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request
Be sure to submit requests one week prior to the deadline.
View how your CIS courses may transfer to various colleges.
Information on which college course are offered at AHS.
Lets you apply to multiple colleges with a single application, saving time and keeping all your materials in one place.
MnSCU College Cheat Sheet
Helps you convert AHS blocks to McSCU application format.
List of Minnesota institutions waiving their application fees for October.
List of Minnesota institutions waiving their application fees for October.
Send official high school transcripts to colleges after applying.
CAREERS
CAREERS
Minnesota Career Wise is a one-stop resource for exploring careers, finding jobs, and planning for further education.
InformationalInterviewQuestions.pdfNetworking and building relationships in career areas of interest can be a good way to jump start your job hunt. Here's an informational interview outline if you're speaking with someone in your career area.
Linked In is a professional social media site. Make sure your site (and other social media platforms) are appropriate and future employers will be impressed with what you post.
Resume Templates - make sure your resume is up-to-date and matches the position you desire.
MILITARY
MILITARY
Selective Service
Selective Service
In the United States, all young men are required by law to register with the Selective Service upon turning 18. You may do so online (you need your social security number).
The ASVAB is given at school during the spring of your junior. Contact your counselor or military recruiter if you would like to take the test as a senior.
Today's Military explains all military service options
Regular enlistment (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard)
ROTC (earn degree before entering military possibly as an officer)
Military Academy (extensive application process)
*Our local military representatives frequently visit during lunches - please seek them out for further information or connect with Student Services for a our local rep's contact information
Apprenticeship & Union Memership
Apprenticeship & Union Memership
Use Apprenticeship Finder or Career One Stop to search by career or location
Ask local employers or workforce centers about apprenticeship openings
Attend career fairs or job expos like Construct Tomorrow
Network with people in the community who work in the trades
Explore local unions by trade (e.g., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for electricians)
Visit MN AFL-CIO to find union information and contacts
Check out training programs and career events at Construct Tomorrow
Look up union job postings on Minnesota Works or contact local union halls directly
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