Career Exploration
The resources provided below can help students learn more about potential career options. Through vocational interest inventories, these resources can help students identify their skills and preferences. Many of the resources below also provide videos and profiles on a variety of jobs to help students decide if a potential job aligns with their skills and interests.
Please note: Blue Valley School District #229 does not necessarily recommend or endorse providers included in this or any subsequent notices. All information provided on the following links is for information purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement.
O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more!
Find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs. Then use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.
CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and assists with career exploration, training, and finding jobs. This site includes a variety of assessments to help youth learn more about what they are interested in. CareerOneStop includes videos and profiles of different jobs to help students learn more about potential career paths.
This site was developed by the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. iTransition assists students with creating a draft transition plan.
The Vocational Information Center has a large number of career and college planning resources to help students discover the right path for them.
The mission for the Center on Transition is to provide information, resources, demonstration and research on pathways to employment that support youth with disabilities to gain access to integrated competitive employment to the fullest extent possible. Through participation in evidence-based employment and work experience models, higher education or postsecondary education training, youth can become integral members of their communities.