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Sometimes pursuing college or the military is not the best path for everyone, and that is okay! Another option students have after graduation is going straight into the workforce! This can look different for everyone. Some choose to take over the family business, or possibly even start their own! While some choose to work to save up some money to prepare for other goals and plans they have. These reasons and many more are all valid reasons for entering the workforce! Below I have compiled some resources to help as you consider entering the workforce as a post-graduation option! If you have any additional questions about entering the workforce or post-graduation plans, please reach out to me!
One important aspect of planning for a career is to consider what your interests are! This is not only a good starting point to discover what careers you may be interested in, but also a great tool to learn more about yourself and what makes you unique!
Complete the Interest Finder Assessment! : nccareers.org/find-career/interest-finder
One difficult part of considering what careers are interesting is simply not knowing what options there are! Below are some resources that are designed to show you different careers, estimated salary information, prospective growth rates, etc. Use these resources as a starting point to explore different careers and consider what peaks your interest!
Explore Occupations on NC Careers: nccareers.org/occupation-profile
Explore Occupations on O*NET OnLine: https://www.onetonline.org/