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CAREER SERVICES -
Especially for High School Students
 What
High School Classes Should I Take for a College Major In...?
Matching
Interests/Abilities with Careers
Career
Exploration Web Sites
Colleges
and Universities
What Classes Do I Take in High School for a College Major in…?
 Rule of thumb: If you are planning to go to
college, take as many English, Math and Science courses as you can. More
is better. If you are thinking about a science or engineering field,
also take calculus and physics.
Students are
best prepared to meet entrance requirements into a 4-year college if they
take:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Science (choose from Biology,
Chemistry, Physics)
- 3 years of Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry) Some
programs require Trig and Calculus
- 5 years of Arts (art, music, theatre),
Humanities, and Social Studies (History, Government, Economics,
Geography, Psychology)
-
2 years of Foreign Language
Interested in knowing which classes to take in
high school to best prepare you for a particular college major? Check out the link below.
Recommended High School
Classes.pdf
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WEB SITES
The following self
assessment sites are free of charge and are a good substitute for more
formal interest inventories. You may want to discuss the results of your
interest inventory with a guidance counselor, teacher or other adult.
The Career Interests
Game
Developed by the
University of Missouri Career Center, this “game” is based on John Holland’s
theory and resembles the Party Exercise by Richard N. Bolles. Each
Holland type has links to job descriptions, education and training,
employment outlook, and salaries from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Click on "Career Interests Game" under "Quick Links" at the
bottom of the page.
The Keirsey
Temperament Sorter II
The Keirsey
Temperament Sorter is a fun,
interesting, and revealing questionnaire that identifies a Rational,
Idealist, Artisan, or Guardian temperament. It will also suggest appropriate
careers. This 70-question assessment is related to the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator. To use, click on the “Take the Keirsey Sorter” button. The
temperament description is free, but there is a charge for the 10-page
Character Report and the new Career Report.
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General Career Exploration and Occupational
Websites
Guidance Resources Homepage
An excellent resource of
web-based career resources developed by a guidance counselor at Carl
Sandburg High School. Select "Information on Specific Careers" to learn
about career opportunities in a variety of fields from animal behavior to
paleontology.
Index to Careers
Links to over 50 different careers and occupations.
From Luzerne County Community College's Career Services web page. Click
on "Majors/Careers."
O*NET
The Occupational
Information Network is an on-line
database that has replaced the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
O*NET contains detailed descriptions of over 950 occupations plus labor
market information. Published by the United States Department
of Labor.
Quintessential
Careers
A complete resource of
career tips, information, and links to the best career and job related
sources. Information and articles on career assessment and college planning.
Special sections for high school students, college students, and job
seekers. Includes the popular feature, “Ask the Career Doctor.”
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Web Sites Especially for High School Students
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational descriptions, job titles, and information
on math, science, reading, music& arts, social
studies, building & fixing things, helping people, computers, law, managing
money, sports, and nature. For students K-12. To access this page from the BLS homepage, select “Kid’s Page: Career Information for Kids.”
Career Zone
An excellent career exploration site with exceptional
graphics. Use the “flashsite”option for optimal results. This is a free,
career exploration and planning system especially designed for middle and
high school students. In addition to occupational information, it provides
access to 300 career videos. Students can even create their own portfolios.
Designed with a grant from the United States Department of Labor for New
York State.
College Board
The College Board on-line. For a complete resource of
information on making the most of high school, preparing for college, and exploring college majors
select "For Students," then "Find a College," and then "Majors & Careers."
College Career Life Planning
This non-commercial site
provides access to more than 500 of the best, free, educational and career
planning tools on the web
for students, parents, and teachers.
Mapping Your Future
A career planning site appropriate for middle, high
school, and college students.
Minnesota Careers
A nice resource of information and self assessment
forms. Includes information on exploring careers, investigating careers, job
descriptions, and recommended courses in high school.
Next Step Magazine
A magazine especially for high school students. Career
and college information, interesting articles, and cool links.
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Web Sites Especially for Science and
Technology
Discover Engineering
This site is especially designed for younger
students interested in finding out what engineering is all about. Lots
of cool stuff including interactive pages, games, downloads, and lots of
career information. Also features “A Sightseer’s Guide to Engineering”
which explores famous engineering sights in the USA. Brought to you by
the National Engineers Week Foundation.
Getcareerskills.com
High school students can explore today’s hot jobs and careers at this
site, sponsored by the
Business-Education Partnership of the Association for Career and
Technical Education (ACTE). Learn about technical careers, salaries, and
required education.
TryScience.org
Interactive experiments and field trips, news links
on hot topics, and live views from web cams at science and technology
centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to you through a partnership
between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science (NYHOS), the
Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and science centers
worldwide.
Vocational Information Center
A complete collection of everything you ever wanted
to know about career and technical education. Contains links about tech
ed careers, educational planning, occupational information, skills
needed for today's workforce, technical schools, job market resources,
and more.
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Web Sites Especially for Women
American
Business Women’s Association
This organization provides training, career-management workshops,
leadership development and a support network for women in business
professions.
The
American Medical Women’s Association
Learn about topics and issues affecting women’s health and women in the
medical profession.
The
Association for Women in Communications
This association provides networking and professional development
opportunities to its members. Supports first amendment rights, a
free press and gender equity.
The
Association for Women in Psychology
This organization is committed to encouraging feminist psychological
research, theory, and activism.
Biographies of Women in Mathematics
Biographies and
photos of famous women mathematicians. Compiled by students in mathematics
classes at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia to illustrate the
numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics.
Cool Jobs for Girls
An excellent site
highlighting nontraditional careers for women and girls. Click on "Cool Jobs
for Girls" for information about high wage careers and profiles of women
working in cool jobs.
Hard Hatted Women
Begun in 1979, this organization was founded by three women as a
support group for women in trade occupations.
Historical Women in Science
A collection of
biographies about famous women in science.
National Center for Women & Information Technology
This organization was formed in 2003 to address the critical shortage
of women in Information Technology fields. A recent partnership with
Cisco Systems provides resources for student, parents, and educators.
Society of
Women Engineers
This organization promotes the role of women in engineering. Offers
student services such as scholarships and career advice. Student chapters
are active at most colleges and universities.
Women in Aviation
This web
site features over 510 educational, historical, and networking
resources for women in all aspects of aviation. Maintained by Henry M.
Holden, aviation historian and author. An excellent site!
Women
in Information Technology
The Women in Information Technology National network is an education and
advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and assisting in the
recruitment, training and retention of women in trades, technology,
operations and blue collar work across Canada. Select "Links" for career related information including links
especially for girls.
Women in Music
Visit "Careers & Jobs in Music" for descriptions of careers in the music
industry and related resources.
Women of NASA
This educational site
highlights the contribution of women in NASA’s development.
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Web Sites Especially for Minority Students
American Indian Science &
Engineering Society
This national, nonprofit organization bridges science and technology
with traditional Native values.
Association of Black
Psychologists
An organization for African-American psychologists.
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting,
formerly the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants
(AAHCPA), was established in 1972 as the first national Latino
professional association in the United States. The "Professionals" section
provides career information and the "Students" section discusses programs and benefits
for Latino students interested in
accounting, finance or related professions.
The Black Collegian
This site provides cutting edge information on career resources for
students of color. Visit "Career Related" for information and articles on
a variety of career planning and job related topics.
Hispanic Dental Association
This web site promotes and supports Hispanic dental practitioners.
There is a section for students as well as information on scholarship
programs.
Minority Nurse
This site provides resources and information pertaining
to education, career development and minority health issues for the
growing population of minority nurses in America.
National Black MBA Association
An organization and support network for black MBA’s.
National
Society of Black Engineers
This organization is run by African American Engineering Students.
Saludos-Hispanos
This
site is devoted to promoting the careers and education of the Hispanic
community. Select "Career Pavilion" under "Job Seekers" for tips on
everything from finding the right career to job search strategies, and
in depth articles about specific careers.
Society
for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
The mission of SACNAS is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native
American students to pursue graduate degrees in science professions.
Society
of Hispanic Professional Engineers
An organization for Hispanic professional engineers.
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Web Sites Especially for Individuals with Disabilities
Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
A comprehensive list of web links to organizations,
statistics, employment issues, accommodations, and specific
disabilities. Useful for students, teachers and employers.
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OTHER HELPFUL
LINKS
Luzerne
County Academic Assessment Tracking System
A database of career
information and links to community and educational
resources in Luzerne County.
WorkNPlay in Northeastern PA
Developed through the
Pennsylvania "Stay Invent the Future" program.
Information on career opportunities and the
quality life experiences that can be enjoyed in
this area.
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