Career Decision-Making (Helpful Websites for Students, Parents & Educators)
Career Information & Resources
http://www.acrnetwork.org/Career Resource website with a parent link and downloadable brochures.
www.cacareerzone.orgAlthough a California-based website, has great tools to explore actual living costs and salaries, interests and resources.
http://www.careerclusters.org/Link to state’s career cluster website with explanations of career clusters, sample plans of study, etc.
www.carolinacareers.org/cgmLink to South Carolina’s Career Guidance Model used in the K-12 system.
http://careerparent.bridges.com/index.htmOn-line newsletter parents can sign up for at no cost – gives helpful tips and advice for assisting your child in career decision-making.
www.collegeboard.comLink to college information and SAT testing information for students, parents, and educators.
http://www.collegenet.comStreamlined on-line college application process. Students can fill out one application and save and send to numerous colleges.
http://www.jobweb.com/resources/default.htmSeveral resources with career information, including articles for parents.
http://www.gcic.peachnet.eduAlthough a Georgia state website, this site contains many helpful tips for parents in helping children with career decisions. The “Information Parents Can Use” section is particularly helpful.
http://www.keirsey.com/Free on-line temperament sorter (personality test) helps students identify personality strengths and possible career matches.
http://sc.kuder.com/SC College and Career Planning System. Passwords available through school career specialist for student to complete on-line assessment and use personal portfolio.
http://www.mapping-your-future.org/Helpful website for students and parents regarding future choices, including educational and career. Financial aid resources also included.
http://www.princetonreview.comFree on-line assessment as well as resources for test-taking, improving test scores, etc.
http://www.resumeminers.comCareer resource information to help find a job.
http://www.scois.net/South Carolina’s Occupational Information System. This is the site related to interest inventories used in school. Also has downloadable parent brochures.
http://www.soicc.state.nc.us/soicc/index2.htmNorth Carolina’s occupational information site, but has useful on-line assessment tools for students and parents.
http://www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/This career center for the University of St. Thomas is full of helpful resources for students and parents, including on-line assessments.
http://www.testprepreview.com/On-line source for test-prep reviews for several tests, including ACT, ASVAB, ASSET, and SAT.
www.themint.orgGreat source for information about money and it’s link to career choice, as well as spending, earning, saving, tracking, etc. Has tips for teachers and students, too.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/index.htmGEM – Set – an on-line resource to help girls explore non-traditional careers in science, engineering, and technology.
http://www.wetfeet.com/Help in researching careers, search for jobs, write better resumes and prepare for interviews.
http://www.yourchildscareer.org/A website specifically designed for parents to help with their child’s career choice.