Career Exploration
Big Future Career Finder- Take the quiz for a jump start to your career research. Keep diving for more detailed information on salary, education level required, job growth, etc.
My Next Move - Get help discovering a wide array of jobs and the skills you'll need for them.
Texas Career Check - Career areas as defined by the Texas Workforce Commission. You can also research any college or university in the U.S. by searching institution names, states or programs of study.
Lone Star College CareerStar - Take a career assessment, explore careers, programs of study, and even live job postings! Students who are in the LSC system will have the ability to create a resume, search and apply for jobs and internships.
Occupational Outlook Handbook- The U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles comprehensive info on career fields across industries in the Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can find out about training and education needed, working conditions, what people do on the job, expected job outlook, and typical earning potential.
Careers in the Military
Careers in the Military- This website has surveys to match interests with military careers. It also allows you to search careers by branch, rank and career cluster.
ASVAB- The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.
Service Specific websites
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Texas Reality Check- Will you be able to afford the lifestyle you want? It's difficult to predict the future, but it's never too early to start planning for it. Texas Reality Check will show you how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.