Career Exploration | College Preparation

• Career Exploration

  • CanTEEN Career Exploration

    http://canteengirl.org/

    This is a project of Carnegie Science Center’s Chevron Center for STEM Education and Career Development. CanTEEN works to inspire girls to see themselves in STEM careers. This resource recognizes the importance of STEM education and future careers, providing students with information on many STEM careers in a wide variety of categories based upon interest. In addition to career exploration, the website also includes teen-friendly DIY challenges.
  • Career Cornerstone Center

    http://www.careercornerstone.org/

    This resource is for anyone interested in STEM, computing, or healthcare careers. It offers information about education requirements, salaries, networking, precollege ideas, and career planning for over 185 careers.
  • CyberDegrees.org

    http://www.cyberdegrees.org/jobs/

    CyberDegrees.org has a comprehensive directory of cyber security program from colleges around the country. The site also contains descriptions of a range of popular IT security jobs—their duties, requirements, and more—and detailed information about other important topics like certifications and security clearances.

  • Engineer Your Life

    http://www.engineeryourlife.org/

    Imagine what life would be like without life-saving medical technologies, high-tech fabrics and building materials, and energy systems like engines and motors. These and countless other innovations require engineering. So, in very real and concrete ways, engineers save lives, prevent disease, reduce poverty, and protect our planet. Dream big. Love what you do. Become an engineer.

  • Get Into Energy

    http://www.getintoenergy.com/

    With the right education and training, you can begin a rewarding, well-paying energy career that benefits millions of people every day. Explore the many career opportunities in energy fields today.
  • Meteorologist Careers

    http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/people/jobs/careers.php

    What kind of work can you do if you study the atmosphere? Since weather is everywhere, meteorologists can be found all over the world doing many different jobs. Check out this list of careers from the National Severe Storms Laboratory.

  • Science Buddies

    http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-engineering-careers

    Want to know more about careers in science, technology, engineering, or math? Browse through detailed information on over 100 careers to discover what scientists really do and what it takes to prepare for these careers. Each career profile provides basic information, such as salary, job outlook, and degree requirements. The site also includes videos featuring interviews with real scientists and on-the-job profiles.

  • Southeastern Massachusetts STEM Network

    http://www.connectsemass.org/stem/workforce.html

    This organization provides a variety of STEM career exploration resources, planning tools, and links. Its goal is to increase student interest and achievement in STEM while increasing the number of students who pursue and graduate with STEM degrees.
  • STEM Career

    http://stemcareer.com/students/

    Do you love science, technology, engineering, or mathematics? At STEM Career, you'll find a ton of great resources to help you identify a path to your dream career as well as guides to finding college scholarships that will ease the burden of paying for that career.

  • The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife/

    Watch videos and get to know dozens of scientists and engineers, some of whom have surprising secret lives. There are 32 profiles now, and many more are on the way.

• College Preparation

  • CareerOneStop

    http://www.careeronestop.org/StudentsandCareerAdvisors/StudentsandCareerAdvisors.aspx

    CareerOneStop will help you identify your interests, explore careers, find opportunities to gain work experience, and investigate education options.

  • College Board

    http://www.collegeboard.org/

    Get connected to your college. Find official college planning and preparation tools to help you succeed. The College Board website is your inside source for higher education.

  • College Navigator

    http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

    With College Navigator, you can build a list of schools using side-by-side comparisons, pinpoint school locations with an interactive map, and export search results into a spreadsheet for further analysis.

  • Embark

    http://www.embark.com/

    Embark aggregates information from scattered online and verbal sources and makes it easier for students to plan for the future. Check out the Embark site to find college planning checklists and timelines, search for colleges and universities, and learn about your financial aid options.

  • Federal Student Aid

    http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23B9A23CD8DD82DD&feature=plcp

    Are you ready to apply for financial aid for college or a career school? Check out this playlist of videos that describes the process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • Master's in Data Science

    http://www.mastersindatascience.org/

    MastersInDataScience.org is a comprehensive guide to graduate-level education in big data, analytics, and data science. The website offers in-depth coverage of how data science in utilized in various industries (healthcare, retail, and more), as well as a directory of Master's in Data Science programs around the country.
  • Wind Energy Colleges and Careers

    http://learn.kidwind.org/learn/colleges_careers

    Use these resources to learn about jobs available in the wind industry and how to prepare yourself if you want to pursue a career in this emerging field.