Career Guidance
Links to career resources
4000 Years of Women in Science -
Historical manuscript on the history of women in science http://crux.astr.ua.edu/4000ws/4000WS.html
American Council on Education – College is Possible - K–16 youth development program that motivates middle and high school students from underserved communities to seek a college education. Includes a Jump Start your Education tool kit.
http://www.collegeispossible.org
Career information for kids who like…..
This site matches kid’s likes with potential careers http://www.washburn.k12.il.us/neff/careers/careers.htm
Career Voyages – Department of Labor- explore career opportunities in high growth or emerging industries
http://www.careervoyages.gov/
Engineer Girl – Explore Engineering Careers http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/Careers.aspx
Get Tech.org – Information on Technology Careers, Games & News about a future in technology
http://www.gettech.org/
Getting Ready for College Early – Making the decision; getting ready; planning ahead; & paying for college.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly/step1.html
JA Student Center – Junior Achievement Student Center- online navigational tool geared to help you become workforce ready
http://studentcenter.ja.org/
Job Star Central – Search Job listings, career guides, resumes, & salary information http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.php
Kentucky Department of Education Student Technology Standards
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/
Technology/Student+Initiatives/Student+Technology+Standards/
default.htm
NIH Office of Science Education Career Exploration –
comprehensive site with links to explore careers in science
http://science.education.nih.gov/home2.nsf/Careers/Career+Exploration
Partnership for Environmental Education and Rural Health –
Virtual Scientist’s Interviews
http://peer.tamu.edu/interviews.shtml
Teen Business Link – Small Business Administration’s guide to starting, growing and owning a business http://www.sba.gov/teens/
What can my child do to prepare academically for college? Provides guidance and charts of recommended courses for college-bound students.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/pt2.html
Women’s work – promotes women in all careers and positive professional role models
http://www.womenswork.org/girls/index.html