Career Paths

Today's world offers such a wide variety of career paths, that it is oftentimes hard to decide what kind of career one wants to pursue.  Here are some internet sites that may help to guide you with your choices.  They also assist you in pursuing your chosen career. To make this list of links easier to read, it has been divided into several categories.

Help with Career Choices

Mapping Your Future - A website that can guide you with any questions you may have about colleges, whether it is the application process or how to get the financial aid you deserve.

JobStar - A site that can help you find out more about your chosen career - What kind of training do I need? Where will I work? etc.

School to Careers - A free site that can help you find the career information for you.

CareerLocker - A free service to help you find the career for you. To log in, you need the password you can get from your guidance counselor. There is no charge for this phenomenal site.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook - The US Department of Labor put together a wealth of information about careers and job choices.

iSeek - Helps you find a job that's right for you.

The Career Connection - A free service to help you explore what kind of career is one of your dreams.

ASVAB Career Explorer - An online site that can help you plan for your future.

Help with Finding a Job

Resume / Career Builder - A site that can help you find job and resume information.

Find A Job - A site that can help you find the career that is right for you.

Tips on Cover Letters - A very useful resource that helps you write a successful cover letter.

Job Interviews - Information on job interviews and how to handle them.

Monster Jobs - Get work. Network. Build a better career.  Today's the day.

Job Hunt - Wisconsin Job Search and Career Resources.

Indeed - Find local and nationwide jobs on indeed.com.

WASCO'S - A great resource to find jobs in your home state.

Military Information

Selective Service System - Information about the military draft from the official government agency.

Military Scholarships -Search this wide database to find many scholarships offered by the armed forces.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - A site that can help you find the military career of your dreams.

ASVAB Test - More information about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.


School and Ongoing Education

CareerLocker - A free service to help you find the career for you.  To log in, you need the password you can get from your guidance counselor.  There is no charge for this phenomenal site.

ACCUPLACER - The official website to enter the testing program (requires prior registration through your guidance counselor).

Accuplacer Practice Tests - Information on taking Accuplacer Practice Tests. (Fee)

Career Education Information - Information about schools that offer the kind of training you need for your job.

Apprenticeship Programs

Discover Apprenticeships - The NCSRCC has a great apprenticeship opportunity for students who have an interest in hands-on classroom training.  Our apprentices find that this is an excellent alternative for those who are unsure if they want to pursue higher education after graduation.

Our apprenticeship offers excellent pay while learning a skilled trade.  Nearly all students of the program start at $19.63 per hour! The apprenticeship is 90% on-the-job learning and 10% classroom training.  Completion of our four-year program counts as two-thirds of an associate’s degree through select Wisconsin technical colleges.