Careers & Vocations

Updated on March 10, 2017

More than 30 websites on careers and aptitudes for kids and high school students.  Learn about jobs and careers best suited to you.  Explore careers you didn’t even know existed.  Create a resume tailored to the job you want.

SciGirls

Every girl can be a scientist, tech guru, engineer or mathematician with this interactive website that aims to transform the way tween girls look at science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM)!  This is the companion site to the Emmy…

Culinary Arts Course

Designed for teachers, this course in culinary arts covers the fundamentals and principles of the art and science of cooking.  It’s targeted to students in grades 10-12, and has lesson plans in ten areas, beginning with history and progressing to…

Career Interest Game

This game, designed for high school and college students, helps you match you skills and interests with careers.  Career possibilities are based on interests grouped into six areas referred to as the “Holland Code” because they were developed by Dr.…

O NET OnLine

O*NET provides tools high school students and adults can use to learn more about careers that would fit them best.  You can browse occupation groups by those with the brightest outlook, similar industry, field of work, etc.  There is a…

CanTEEN Career Exploration

The Girls, Math & Science Partnership’s mission is to get girls, ages 11-17, interested in STEM and STEM careers in math and science. The site has activities, games and videos to engage girls in current science, and help them understand…

CareerOneStop

Students, parents and career advisors will find resources here to identify your interests, explore careers, get work experience, and find education opportunities.

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

From site:  The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center is an ever-expanding resource for anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare. Explore over 185 degree fields and find out about education requirements, salaries, networking, precollege…

Work & Career

From site:  Are you looking for a job or thinking about changing careers? Do you want to advance from your current position? If so, you’re in the right place!From job interview questions and tips to writing the winning resume, we’’ve…

Ology

Ology provides kids entertaining information and activities about careers in science.  It was designed to help younger children to become acquainted with the “ology” careers.

Careers Video Archive

This collection of 20+ videos highlights a broad range of careers for students as their make important life choices.  Each video follows someone working in occupations as diverse as corporate event planner, auto service and parts director, ROV pilot, carpenter and oceanographic…

Career Videos

Watch videos to learn about more than 100 careers you may be interested in – and maybe some you may never have considered! The careers are categorized by sectors, such as science, hospitality, real estate, communications, business, and many more.

Career Assessment: The Career Key

From site:  Choosing a career path doesn’t come easy, especially at your age. Whether you’re heading straight into the workforce or you’re entering college first, the Career Key™ helps you get an early handle on who you are, what you’re…

Career Exploration

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information to students about jobs in 17 categories. They include math, science, law, managing money, nature, and computers, to name a few. Middle and high school students can get facts about the jobs from…

Engineer Girl

Find out more about engineering careers. Read profiles of women engineers. And figure out what classes to take in high school to pursue an engineering career. The National Academy of Engineering designed to site to bring national attention to the…