Undecided and need help exploring careers | WKCTC

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Undecided and need help exploring careers?

  • : Only 10 minutes to get a “freakishly accurate” description of who you are and why you do things the way you do.
  • : Learn about careers that might be best for you.
  • : learn about work values and identify the ones most important to you!
  • : O*net Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.
  • : Discover careers and occupations most suitable for your personality type and understand communication and learning styles of your type. .
  • : help finding careers with similar skills.
  • :  helps find civilian careers similar to military jobs.
  • Visit WKCTC’s Program Finder: See what options we have in store for you!
  • Review : See already developed curriculum guides/ transfer roadmaps for students pursuing a 4 year ( +) degree! See how our courses can support your goal!
  • :  Essential information about hundreds of occupations. U.S. Dept. of Labor.
  • : Find concise occupational information on over 950 jobs. Research careers and employment projections; identify your skills and generate lists of possible occupations. U.S. Dept. of Labor.
  • : Find out what it takes to work in professions.
  • : This tool was built using publicly available data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics, O*net Online, and the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • : Dashboard powered by Kentucky Center for Statistics to help students make informed decisions.
  • : 5 year projected demand by local workforce area.
  • : Research a specific program of study, career, or employer.
  • : videos focusing on KY's high-demand career sectors – manufacturing, construction, business & IT, logistics & transportation, and healthcare.

Step 1. Complete Interest Assessments and Inventories and research career recommendations (*see Career and Interest Assessments)

Step 2. Note the 2 or 3 careers that most interest you and why.

Step 3. Research the job outlook in the areas you plan to live - visit the to find out if the careers you’re interested in are growing or declining.

Step 4. Review career ideas with your academic advisor -Discuss the academic majors and the educational requirements (certificate, diploma, degree) related to your career interests.

Step 5. Research job postings and descriptions - Even if you’re not currently looking for a job, you’ll better understand the local job market and you’ll learn the specific responsibilities of the career and be better prepared to develop a targeted resume. Set up email alerts on . Check out employers' openings at your !

Step 6. Get Exposure to the Profession! Observe by Job Shadowing / Informational Interviewing.

Step 7. Build your professional network.

Step 8. Each day ask yourself…. What am I doing today that will get me where I want to be tomorrow?

Volunteer with local agencies and local non-profit organizations. To view possible options, visit .

Work part-time - Students and alumni can check out for employers' job postings.

On-campus work study student employment – Must be receiving a Pell grant. Check with the financial aid office for eligibility. Application.

Ready-To-Work Program. If receiving K-tap, contact the Ready-To-Work Coordinator.