CAREER EXPLORATION
Increase your career smarts!
Do you know what kind of career you want? Want to know about fast-growing career fields? Want to know how well certain jobs pay? Or maybe you want to figure out what kind of education you'll need to reach your career goals. You can get your questions answered by exploring the links below. Have fun!
Reality Check - Do you have dreams about the life you want to live in your future? Reality Check can help you learn how. You first select your lifestyle options. You can then find out how much money you will need to earn to support your choices and find occupations that match these lifestyle needs. Or you can create a lifestyle based upon your occupation of choice.
Career Voyages - The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education have developed a site all about today's fastest-growing career fields. Explore in-demand occupations, learn how to qualify for specific careers, and find out how education affects your potential income.
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition - by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.Self-assessment for career and college planning (
PDF ) - Materials adapted from the South Eugene High School Career Center.