Schedule an appointment with your Career Development Coordinator to discuss any of the options below:  

• Job Shadowing
• Internships
• Cooperative Education
• Part-Time Jobs
• Volunteering
• Summer Programs
• Informational Interviews
• Online Career Information

Use the following websites to research various careers/career pathways:  

• O*NET Online
• Search for information about careers using the “Occupation Search” box, or find occupations using the “Find Occupations” drop down menu which includes choices for occupations with a bright outlook, related to the green economy, related to STEM, as well as other options. Use this handout, to complete online.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• ​Search for careers many different ways. The simplest is to use the box labeled “Search Handbook” near the top right hand corner by typing in the name of the career you wish to research. You can also find careers using the links in the white box in the center of the page entitled “Select Occupations By” which includes options such as highest growth rate, median pay, highest paying, etc.

• NCcareers.org
• NCcareers.org has 9 career tools to help you! You can view career clusters, make budget choices, explore occupations and find ones that match your interests! Explore how to use this site here by clicking the link above.

Resources from NCcareers.org:
1. NC Careers at a Glance
2. Reality Check Handout
3. Reality Check Budget Activity

• CareerOneStop
• Explore careers, find training, search for jobs and find local services. This site provides videos and detailed information on each occupation. You can print your findings. You can also complete multiple career assessments and plan your career.

• Shmoop
• Want the real scoop on career paths? Look at Schmoop! This website helps you find and prepare for career paths in a fun way.