Students are encouraged to begin thinking about careers upon entering high school. Our elective courses allow students to explore many fields of interest. When registering for classes, students should try to select classes in which they have an interest. This is a great way to try new and different things.
Prior to attending a college/university or community college, you should decide what types of careers are of interest to you. All students should complete a career interest inventory of some form to narrow their career choices and explore which colleges offer their desired programs before applying to college. For example, you may desire to become an engineer. There are a select number of schools that offer engineering programs. You don’t need to waste time applying to colleges that do not have your desired major. Complete a career interest inventory and do your research! Every LCPS middle and high school student has an account with Major Clarity. Major Clarity provides career exploration opportunities. Students can login with their school email address and password.
Step 1: Complete a career interest inventory. Go to www.majorclarity.com. Click “Continue with Google.” Log in with your school email and password.
Step 2: Complete the Personality Assessment (take the test) and review your personality assessment results. Click “continue” to see careers and explore the paths that might interest you based on your skills and strengths.
Step 3: Explore careers by clicking each match and completing the recommended activities. Take your time and jot down anything you want to remember. The time you spend planning now will benefit you in the future.
CFNC also has career exploration inventories and can assist students researching the North Carolina colleges and universities that would provide the necessary degree programs for their career of choice. Students who do not already have a CFNC account can make one for free.
Interested in the military? Learn more about how deciding to serve our country can benefit you, both during and after your service.
Did you know? (Most Updated Career Information Website: Google “OOH”)
You can research any career in the world at www.bls.gov, which is the Occupational Outlook Handbook. At this site, click on Publications, then Occupational Outlook Handbook for a listing of all occupations in alphabetical order.
Why should you go to college? (www.act.org/college/index.htm)
College Degrees and Average Yearly Income (2010 US Census Bureau)
● High School Dropout – persons that do not graduate from high school ($19,915)
● Diploma/Certificate – demonstrate that you have a set of skills for a particular occupation ($29,448)
● Associate degree – two-year degrees that provide preparation for a career or for transfer to a four-year college or university ($37,990)
● Bachelor’s Degree – four-year degrees that include general education courses and courses in a declared major ($54,689)
● Master’s Degree – an advanced degree earned in a specialized field after completion of a bachelor’s degree ($67,898)
● Professional Degree – additional license in a recognized profession ($119,009)
● Doctoral Degree (Doctorate) – the highest degree you can earn. A doctoral degree indicates expertise in a specialized field. ($92,863)
Prior to attending a college/university or community college, you should decide what types of careers are of interest to you. All students should complete a career interest inventory of some form to narrow their career choices and explore which colleges offer their desired programs before applying to college. For example, you may desire to become an engineer. There are a select number of schools that offer engineering programs. You don’t need to waste time applying to colleges that do not have your desired major. Complete a career interest inventory and do your research! Every LCPS middle and high school student has an account with Major Clarity. Major Clarity provides career exploration opportunities. Students can login with their school email address and password.
Step 1: Complete a career interest inventory. Go to www.majorclarity.com. Click “Continue with Google.” Log in with your school email and password.
Step 2: Complete the Personality Assessment (take the test) and review your personality assessment results. Click “continue” to see careers and explore the paths that might interest you based on your skills and strengths.
Step 3: Explore careers by clicking each match and completing the recommended activities. Take your time and jot down anything you want to remember. The time you spend planning now will benefit you in the future.
CFNC also has career exploration inventories and can assist students researching the North Carolina colleges and universities that would provide the necessary degree programs for their career of choice. Students who do not already have a CFNC account can make one for free.
Interested in the military? Learn more about how deciding to serve our country can benefit you, both during and after your service.
Did you know? (Most Updated Career Information Website: Google “OOH”)
You can research any career in the world at www.bls.gov, which is the Occupational Outlook Handbook. At this site, click on Publications, then Occupational Outlook Handbook for a listing of all occupations in alphabetical order.
Why should you go to college? (www.act.org/college/index.htm)
- Every bit of education increases the chances you’ll earn good pay.
- The more education you get, the more likely it is you will always have a job.
- Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents’ generation.
College Degrees and Average Yearly Income (2010 US Census Bureau)
● High School Dropout – persons that do not graduate from high school ($19,915)
● Diploma/Certificate – demonstrate that you have a set of skills for a particular occupation ($29,448)
● Associate degree – two-year degrees that provide preparation for a career or for transfer to a four-year college or university ($37,990)
● Bachelor’s Degree – four-year degrees that include general education courses and courses in a declared major ($54,689)
● Master’s Degree – an advanced degree earned in a specialized field after completion of a bachelor’s degree ($67,898)
● Professional Degree – additional license in a recognized profession ($119,009)
● Doctoral Degree (Doctorate) – the highest degree you can earn. A doctoral degree indicates expertise in a specialized field. ($92,863)