Career Exploration

Explanation of the Three Educational Pathways

This video provided by the Center on Education and Workforce at Georgetown University

Five Rules of the College and Career Game

This video provided by the Center on Education and Workforce at Georgetown University


Good Jobs that Pay without a BA (Bachelor of Arts)

This video provided by the Center on Education and Workforce at Georgetown University


Finding Your Interests and Values

My Next Move - https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

Mi Próximo Paso  - https://www.miproximopaso.org/

Career One Stop Interest Assessment - https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/careers/interest-assessment.aspx

Career One Stop Skills Matcher - https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/skills.aspx

Career One Stop Values Matcher - https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/work-values.aspx

Illinois High School 2 Career - https://www.ilhighschool2career.com/

Career Explorer - https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/?authuser=0

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) - Most people know this test as an entrance exam for the United States Military. The ASVAB can be used for that purpose. It is also an excellent tool for determining your career, even if you do not desire to serve in our country's military. After taking the test, you will be granted access to many useful tools for determining your path, whether college, vocational/technical/trade school, or the military. Here are some articles that discuss the ASVAB:

6 Things To Know About The ASVAB Career Exploration Program - https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/87

Career Planning Tools Tutorial - https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/201


Knack App - https://knackapp.com/personal

Knack is a very different approach. It consists of 4 games that a student play. Based on how you play these games, the app will then suggest careers or even colleges. The games are kinda fun and do not take long. I was skeptical at first, but every time I play it, I get some combination of counseling and education. It is free to play, but your career and/or college suggestions will cost 99 cents. 


These next few options lean more towards personality tests. They can still serve a purpose in helping you to learn more about yourself.

Sparktype - https://sparketype.com/

Creative Type - https://mycreativetype.com/

16 Personalities - https://www.16personalities.com/profile


Career Research

O*net Online - https://www.onetonline.org/

Career Outlook (publication from the Bureau of Labor Statistics) - https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/

CareerOneStop Videos - https://www.careeronestop.org/Videos/video-library.aspx 

Illinois Work Net - https://www.illinoisworknet.com/

Occupational Outlook Handbook - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Highest Paying Jobs - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm

Fastest Growing Jobs - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm

Most New Jobs - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm