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Career Exploration
​is an ongoing process.


Check out these links and discover information about your interests & strengths, and how they fit into the world of work
College In Colorado - 

O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

Occupational Outlook Handbook -  a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!

Explore the Trades - Skilled tradespeople are in demand. Extreme job growth and salary increases have been projected for the next 10 years, putting plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians in a secure position to take advantage of great opportunities now and in the years to come

ACT
World of Work Map - The ACT World-of-Work Map is an empirically based system for summarizing and displaying basic similarities and differences between occupations. It is visual and interactive, designed to engage users in the process of career exploration.Like any map, it needs compass points. All occupations can be organized according to their involvement with four types of basic work tasks, working with
  • Data: facts, records, numbers, business procedures
  • Ideas: abstractions, theories, insights, new ways of doing things
  • People: care, services, leadership, sales
  • Things: machines, materials, crops/animals

Naviance - the career tab has a variety of exploration activities

Workforce Boulder County - job skills and current openings
Resume Writing sites: 
How To Write A Great Resume
JobHero  Job Titles, Career Guides, Sample Cover Letters

Career Specific Resources:


Explore specific pathways,
including expectations for future employment
. These links are provided by a variety of resources -
MHS and BVSD do not endorse these organizations.  

Accounting:
Wiley Efficient learning: Your Accounting Career - Everything You Need to Know in Under 5 Minutes

Business:
Discover Business: 
a comprehensive guide designed to help you learn about different business degree and career options.
​Accredited schools in Colorado


Engineering:
Try Engineering: What is an engineer, find a university, games

Health Careers:
Explore Health Careers: Everything you want to know about a wide variety of health careers.

Mental Health Careers:
Mental Health degrees: Mental health and substance abuse careers require a variety of educational degrees and skills.

More information on Career and Tech in Colorado
https://careertech.org/Colorado

Career Fitter - #1 free career test - online

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  • About Us
    • Counseling Staff
    • Monarch School Profile
  • Academic
    • 8th Grade Transition Information
    • Course Selection 2023-24 >
      • START HERE: Course Selection
      • Standard/Advanced/AP Classwork & Homework Expectations
      • Grade Point Average
      • Course Progression Sequence
    • Academic Programs >
      • Advanced Placement
      • CU Succeed
      • High School of Business
      • Additonal Academic Programs
      • Additional Credit Options
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Past Presentations >
      • Past Presentations
    • Financial Wellness Course (Formerly Money 101)
    • Summer Homework
    • NCAA Approved Courses
    • CTE Programs at BVSD
    • BVSD Summer School
    • BVSD Online Classes
    • Tutoring Resources
  • Post-Secondary
    • College >
      • Colorado Schools Middle 50% of Accepted Students Profile
      • ACT - SAT - PSAT Testing
      • College Search Tools
      • Essay Writing Tips
      • Letter of Rec & Transcript Requests >
        • Letters of Recommendation
        • Transcript Request
      • Paying For College >
        • Scholarships & Loans
        • FAFSA & CSS Profile
        • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
        • Financial Aid Presentations
        • FRCC’s University Transfer Track
      • NACAC Admission Trends
      • The Common Application Tips
      • College Reps in the PGC, Visiting a College & College Fairs
      • NCAA Athletes Division I & II
      • Online College - Resources
    • CU Boulder Average Admitted Student Profile By Program
    • Summer Enrichment Options
    • Gap Year & Study Abroad
    • Apprenticeships & Trades Programs
    • Military
  • Career
    • Career Exploration Resources
    • ICAP
  • Personal Support
    • Personal Support
    • Crisis Hotlines
    • Personal/Social Resources
    • Teen Topics
  • Alumni Transcripts