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CAREER
Self-Assessment Tools:
The process of finding a rewarding and satisfying career begins with knowing yourself. Only after an individual understands their own interests, values, and skills can he or she begin identifying careers that support and match their personal profile. The following websites offer self-assessment tools to help students begin the process of self-exploration. This is certainly not an all-encompassing list. Many other resources exist and may be available online or at your local bookstore and library. See your counselor if you need additional resources or have questions.
Naviance: www.lhstiger.com
- Click on Family Connection
- First time users should register using their school ID number
- Click on the "Careers" tab
- Under "What are My Interests" click on "Personality Type" or "Career Interest Profiler"
College in Colorado: www.collegeincolorado.org
- Click on the “Career Planning” tab
- Click on "Learn About Yourself"
- Then select from the options listed including: Interest Profiler, Basic Skills Survey, Work Values Sorter and Career Clusters Survey
- To establish your own account, create your own access ID and password
Career Information:
After identifying their own interests, values, and skills, students will be ready to explore various careers that match their personal criteria. The following websites provide detailed career descriptions and information.
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Naviance: www.lhstiger.com
- Click on Family Connection
- First time users should register using their school ID number
- Click on “Careers”
- Click on "Explore Careers & Clusters"
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Apprenticeship Information:
Registered apprenticeships offer career preparation that mixes on the job experience with classroom learning. For more information, visit: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/apprenticeship.htm
Military Careers:
www.todaysmilitary.com
Employment Resources:
Colorado Workforce Centers: www.coworkforce.com/emp/WFCs.asp
Colorado’s Job Bank: www.ajb.org/co/
Jefferson County Workforce Center: www.jeffcoyouthworks.org
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