College & Career Planning
Middle school is a great time to start generating ideas on what post-secondary plan options are available. Students can begin to develop habits in middle school that will help them achieve these goals. During middle school, students can begin to take personality and career aptitude tests to start exploring what they are passionate about. This page has resources for middle school students as they begin planning for their post-secondary years. Disclaimer: These are resources that I personally think are useful and are not endorsed by PV Schools.
Links to sites
Roadtrip has posted a variety of dynamic video resources including interviews, documentaries, and PBS Learning Media. Great resources for career-related lesson content.
If asked to login, login as "just browsing." A great website for personality tests and other assessments.
A fun, interactive personality test that helps people understand what their strengths and weaknesses are in the workplace and in relationships.
Interactive Virtual Tours of College Campus'
Sponsored by the US Department of Labor. Great way to research careers, the skills managers are looking for, and the median salary associated with each career.
A college comparison site.
Managed by the US Department of Labor, this site has great information about different careers.
This site gives information on vocational/trade school.
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is a public school district dedicated to providing innovative career and technical education (CTE) programs that prepare students to enter the workforce and pursue continuing education.
West-MEC CTE programs provide students opportunities to earn college credit and industry credentials.
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Comprehensive guide to military careers