Career Exploration & Planning
Building a Foundation for Success
Below is our comprehensive career exploration and planning hub. We have developed a curated collection of reputable resources aimed at guiding students and young adults through the journey of discovering potential career paths, understanding the necessary steps, and ultimately crafting a roadmap to success. Regardless of the career path, there are resources to guide informed decision making.
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Career Resources
Careers of Interest
Students across Wayne County have expressed great interest in the career pathways listed below. Because of this our team has developed the resources below. Click on the tab to explore local resources and opportunities in Wayne County and surrounding communities. Check back often as we continue to grow our library of career pathway specific resources.
Planning Resources
Apprenticeships & Skilled Trades
ApprenticeshipsMUST CareersGoing Pro Apprenticeship.gov Michigan Talent Skilled Trades ReadinessSee next steps to become skilled trades ready by reading this |  Follow our PDF guide for the next steps to becoming skilled trades ready, such as links to researching skilled trade careers, reviewing program offerings, and checking requirements. Checklist Skilled Trades Guide Skilled Trade Action plan (English) Skilled Trade Action plan (Arabic) Skilled Trade Action plan (Spanish) |
College
College Resource LinksBig FutureCommon Black College App Comm App Hundred & Seven HBCUs Michigan’s Guide to Public University Admissions Virtual Campus Tours Resources en EspañolPreparándose Para la UniversidadRequisitos para solicitar admisión a una Universidad en EEUU Costo de educacion Mi Plan para la Universidad Mi Plan para el Colegio Comunitario |  View the next steps and admission checklist in this PDF document for enrolling in a community college. Action Plan After Graduation - Community College (English) Action Plan After Graduation - Community College (Arabic)  View the next steps and admission checklist in this PDF document for enrolling in a major university. Action Plan After Graduation - University (English) Action Plan After Graduation - University (Arabic) |
Military
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students. Explore careers by completing an assessment or searching careers by branch, rank, career cluster, career path, and more. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) offers various opportunities and programs, including educational and training programs, scholarships, internships, and career development initiatives. The DoD aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in fields related to defense, security, technology, engineering, research, and more. |  My Action Plan After Graduation - Military Service (English) My Action Plan After Graduation - Military Service (Spanish) |
Workforce
Workforce LinksCareerOneStopDetroit at Work Grow Detroit's Young Talent Interview Tips MI Talent Connect Michigan Rehabilitation Services Resume Tips Sample Interview Questions Short Term Skills Training in and Around Wayne County SEMCA Michigan Works! Recursos en EspañolCentro de derechos humanos de inmigrantes en MichiganEncontrar un Trabajo |  Follow our PDF guide for the next steps to becoming skilled trades ready, such as links to researching skilled trade careers, reviewing program offerings, and checking requirements. Workforce Action Plan (English) Workforce Action Plan (Spanish) |
