Career Planning

The middle and high school years are viewed as a critical time that can determine the student’s future. Every spring, thousands of students make very important career choices when they register for next year’s classes. Many times these choices are made without much thought for the future, or the student’s intentions or aspirations.

Each time a student selects a high school subject, they open the door to a career opportunity. Each time they do not take a subject, they could be closing a door to a career opportunity. The courses selected in school provide the educational foundation to build your occupational or career choices.

Research has shown that career planning is a complex lifelong process. From being a kindergartner learning about the workplace from his/her parents; to the career management of economic changes in jobs or employment; to the later years of choosing a retirement career or interest, a person needs to think proactively about skills and knowledge needed to be economically viable and valuable. Planning thoughtfully with input from others who are aware of your assets and strengths, is the focus of career planning.

Career Planning Guide
Career planning and exploration is an essential component of students’ educational experience, pre-Kindergarten through adulthood. This guide outlines career planning resources that are available and provides an overview of Iowa Choices, the Student Core Curriculum Plan, Career Academies, Career Clusters, and other activities.

 Career Planning Guide

Community Colleges of Iowa Brochure
This brochure provides overall information about the many programs available at the community college, and reverse side grid details the specific programs available at all 15 Community Colleges of Iowa.

 2006 Community Colleges of Iowa Brochure

Iowa Career Resource Guide
This brochure is a career - planning tool for students of all ages who are looking to upgrade their current skills and knowledge, or for students who desire a specific pathway toward certification, diploma or associate degree.

 Iowa Career Resource Guide - Part 1

 Iowa Career Resource Guide - Part 2

 Iowa Career Resource Guide Part 3

 Iowa Career Resource Guide Part 4

 Iowa Career Resource Guide Part 5

 Iowa Career Resource Guide Part 6

 Iowa Career Resource Guide Acknowlegements