Selecting a career is an important developmental task in a person's life.  The following websites may help you as you explore possible career paths.

Careers and Colleges.com - http://www.careersandcolleges.com
Useful information on both topics, including financial aid topics.  Many unique articles written by current college students on topics that our current students should know about.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
This nationally recognized source on career information describes what workers typically do in various careers, training/education needed, salaries, and future trends.

U.S. Department of Labor - http://www.acinet.org
Includes future outlook, salary, and job lead information for many careers. Many useful links to other career and educational websites.

Career Paths Online - http://careerpathsonline.com/default2.htm

Mapping Your Future - http://mapping-your-future.org
The Illinois site that leads to career exploration activities.

Careers - http://www.careers.org
Links to 11,000 career sites.

Michigan Occupational Interest System - http://www.mois.org/
Career information by cluster; lists of top careers; searchable database.

Military Careers - http://www.militarycareers.com/
Links to military sites.

Career Centers - http://www.socojoblink.org/emp_car.htm
Links to career assessment centers, career training, special links for Hispanic clients, career centers for universities.

Trade and Technical Schools in Illinois - http://www2.isbe.state.il.us/alps/what%20to%20look%20for.htm
Lists every trade, technical, and propietary school in Illinois.

Keirsey Personality Test - http://www.keirsey.com/cgi-bin/newkts.cgi
This quick on-line test can assist user in finding an appropriate career path.

Career site linked to the Indiana University. Wonderful site with interest inventories and links to career information and employment links - http://www.icpac.indiana.edu/

Last Updated:01/13/2005