Career Exploration
SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Click here for the newsletter that was shared via email with all seniors in early October.
FUTURE PLANNING FOR JUNIORS
Please click here, and refer back throughout the year, to the career exploration tools and resources suggested for juniors.
9th & 10th GRADE NEWSLETTER
Click here for the newsletter that was shared via email with all 9th & 10th graders in early October.
Automotive Repair and Service
Minnesota's statewide initiative to raise awareness among students about post-secondary education and career opportunities in the automotive service and collision repair industry. Visit their site here to learn all about this high demand field.
Career Info Net
Comprehensive website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Find the fastest growing careers, jobs with the most openings and much more!
Career Trends of the Future: Resources for NPHS Students
This power-point, with links to numerous resources, accompanied a presentation held on conference night, November 7, 2019.
College Majors
Sites linking occupations with specific college majors:
Berkeley site
College Board site
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Corps
Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential career training and education program for young people ages 16–24. See your School Counselor for help to find out more!
Minnesota State CAREERwise System
The MN State system of state universities, community and technical colleges sponsors this comprehensive exploration and planning website. A terrific resource with practical steps to assist with planning.
Military Career Guide
Comprehensive listings of all military careers.
Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)
Use MCIS to find extensive information as you explore careers and colleges both in Minnesota and across the nation. Find useful in-depth information on occupations, all colleges nationwide, scholarships and more. The "undergraduate school sort" allows you to customize 10 different categories and generate a list of colleges that offer exactly what you're looking for. A scholarship sort is also available.
Minnesota Department of Education
Minnesota Employment & Economic Development
Minnesota Manufactured
Minnesota Manufactured is an innovative and collaborative effort between education and industry to recruit, educate, and train workers for dynamic careers in advanced manufacturing.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Comprehensive site to assist both students and parents/guardians in college exploration, college selection, paying for college and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics site. Information on occupations, including job descriptions, wages, job outlook, training and preparation, etc.
Trades Hub Career Videos & Info
Click on the "Career Overview" section to access excellent current videos for careers in Construction & Systems, Machines & Manufacturing, or Vehicles & Engines.