Do you know what career path most suits you? If not, don't worry. That is a major purpose of high school...career exploration!
Check out this Career Interest Survey and Skills Confidence Assessment: Kuder Navigator
It is never too early to start planning for your future. Whether you are considering college, military, or going straight into the workforce, you need to have a plan.
Would you go on a vacation without first making travel plans, hotel reservations, etc? NO!
Then why wouldn't you take the time to map out what you need to do to make your adult years everything you desire them to be? Now is the time to start taking the steps necessary for the future of your dreams!
Per ACT 238, schools must provide students with information developed by the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) regarding the top twenty high-demand, high-wage jobs in the state and in the student’s region. Please click the graphic to access this information. TPSS is a part of the Baton Rouge Region (RLMA 2).
If high education is where you are headed, check out the High School Timelines to see what you should be doing to prepare.
Remember, what you do today has a great impact on what you are able to do tomorrow. So stay focused, get involved, and ask ALL the questions! Your teachers, counselors, and administrators are here to help you succeed. But...YOU are the person in control of your destiny!
If you want to skip the formal education and hit the ground running on a career, check out the Jump Start Diploma Pathways for options.
These career-focused classes will provide you the certifications and practical experience you need to start off on the right foot. Be sure to check with your teachers and counselors for potential internships and/or apprenticeships. YOU are the captain of your future...make it BRIGHT!
If service is where your heart lies, check out the opportunities available through the various branches of the Armed Forces.
Military recruiters visit campus regularly to meet with students. Be sure to sign up for the ASVAB test during your junior and/or senior year to determine which branches and career options are available to you.