GETTING STARTED Before you decide what college to attend, explore careers you may want to pursue. This will help you find schools that fit your career interests and goals. Follow these steps: THINK ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS & SKILLS Ask your school counselor about interest or skills assessments offered at your school. Find free online assessments at: • NebraskaCareerConnections.org • MyNextMove.org • BigFuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers 1
This diagram shows six broad career fields used in career education at most Nebraska schools. Learn more at NebraskaCareerConnections.org .
2 MATCH YOUR INTERESTS & SKILLS WITH POTENTIAL CAREERS
• Participate in activities that match your career interests such as school clubs, community service, job shadowing, internships, and part-time jobs.
• Get involved in a career academy or coursework if available at your school. • Use Reality Check at EducationQuest.org to determine if your career choice will pay enough to fund your desired lifestyle.
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