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Millard West High School has selected Naviance Family Connection to assist us and our students in managing the college and career planning process. Naviance Family Connection is a comprehensive website that students and parents can use as a tool in planning for their future. The Guidance Office will post information of interest such as our newsletter, SteppingStones, to students as well as email information through Family Connection. We are pleased to make this resource available to our students. Registration code information for students and parents can be obtained by contacting the Guidance Office. Please click here to access Naviance Family Connection Here are some of the features to explore in Family Connections:Do What You AreThis personality assessment helps students focus on who they are and what educational path is best for them. Students complete the Self Discovery Assessment in 30 to 45 minutes and receive useful personality type information as well as individual suggestions for careers and college majors. Explore CareersExplore information on hundreds of careers. Each career listed has four tabs: an overview which includes a job description and related occupations, knowledge and skills, tasks and activities and wages. Explore InterestsThe Career Interest Profiler is a tool that can help you discover the types of work activities and careers that match your interests. The interest profiler has 180 questions about work activities that people do at their jobs. Other helpful websites:ASVAB ProgramThis site has information about the ASVAB test and how the ASVAB can help you in career exploration and planning for the future ExploringExplorer Posts are worksite-based programs that give young people one-on-one experience with professionals in a variety of careers. It's a chance for young people to learn about career choices, increase their self-esteem and develop potential employment contacts. Students can choose from several career fields, including aviation, business, engineering, health care, law enforcement and more. Nebraska CareerLinkSuper site right here in Omaha. It includes apprenticeship programs for high school students and a good job listing. UNL Career Services - Career ExplorationSee how your interests relate to UNL majors. This tool will help identify undergraduate majors related to your academic and career interests. Nebraska Workforce DevelopmentCompare selected occupations by wages, annual openings, training, job prospects for the state of Nebraska. Occupational Outlook HandbookPublished by the US Dept of Labor, this handbook provides detailed information on several hundred different careers Career ZoneThe place to explore careers related to your strengths, skills and talents. Nebraska Career ConnectionsThis site is a collaborative effort of several state and nonprofit organizations to coordinate resources and services accessible to all Nebraskans. Nebraska Career Connections is a resource to assist students and adults with career exploration and planning, educational planning and preparation, job seeking and skill development. Contact the Guidance Office for username and password. Career Interests Game (U. of Missouri)This quick exercise is based on Holland's theory that people and work environments can be classified into six different groups: Realistic, Investigative, Social, Artistic, Enterprising, or Conventional. |
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