Held during Spartan Time in March, the Spearfish High School partners with the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce to bring in areas businesses and organizations for students to have the opportunity to connect with community leaders, business owners, military representatives, and college representatives about career exploration and job opportunities.
SDMyLife.com is an excellent tool for career planning, post-secondary education planning, student resume building, ACT preparation, etc.
User name: SD-123456789 (Student's 9 digit state ID number)
https://careertech.org/what-we-do/career-clusters/
**A new national framework is being implemented for the 2026-2027 school year. More information coming soon.
This website features occupations and offers information on: what they do, the work environment, how to become one, and pay. Select occupations by: occupation group, median pay, entry-level education, on-the-job training, number of projected new jobs, and projected growth rate.
http://dlr.sd.gov/lmic/menu_labor_force.aspx
South Dakota specific career information: labor supply, wages, layoff statistics, workers by industry, etc.
Hot Careers (High Wage/High Demand) information: http://dlr.sd.gov/lmic/menu_hot_careers.aspx
Utilize this site to explore careers, search for jobs, receive advice on resumes and interviews, and find people and places to help with your career needs.
Search careers with key words, browse careers by industry, or answer questions about likes/dislikes to match interests with careers.
https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
Interest profiler based on Holland's 6 occupational traits designed to connect workplaces, interests, and career options.
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
The 16 Personalities Test is a great first start to see how your personality connects to different workplace environments and how you can apply your habits and skills to be successful. This test is a free version of the Myer's-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
http://www.iseek.org/careers/index.html
A Minnesota State Colleges and Universities career and educational resource. Assess skills, learn about careers, and create a career plan.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Program offers a testing opportunity to provide information on skills application, knowledge application, and career options.
StartTodaySD
Many career fields require on-the-job training along with some level of education. Apprenticeships are a great way to receive directed education, training, and skills application in the workforce while also getting an education.
ApprenticeshipUSA
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/career-seekers
Explore national apprenticeship opportunities to get a jumpstart at how a combination of a education, work experience, and skills demonstration can help you receive new certifications and potential licensures.
Cybersecurity Career Info
https://cybersecurityguide.org/
Cybersecurity Guide was created to help prospective students and early career professionals navigate this new space and find the opportunities that best fit educational and career goals.