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Career Pathways
Step 1: Explore your interests and aptitudes.
It is important to choose a career that matches your interests and abilities. Aptitude tests can help you to identify career areas that are best for you.
My Future - work quizzes and career help from the Department of Defense
Project Career - career test from the Career College Association
Step 2: Research careers.
Based on what you know about yourself, look for careers in which you will excel. Find out what you need to do to enter those fields.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - information from the US Department of Labor
Career Voyages - multimedia career resources
Step 3: Prepare in high school to meet your career goals.
High school courses, directly and indirectly, will help you meet your career goals. For example, if you are interested in construction, Wood Technology directly relates to your goal and Geometry indirectly relates to your goal. Meet with your counselor to select appropriate courses.
The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) provides you the opportunity to earn high school credit for learning job skills. ROP courses range from food service to physical therapy. Contact Mrs. Haak, the ROP coordinator at 971-5672 for details.
Step 4: Locate post high school education options.
Government agencies, community colleges and private organizations offer job training. Take the time to research all of your options for career education.
Job Corps - vocational training program from the US Department of Labor
Employment Development Department - agency of the California government
Apprenticeship Programs
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