Career Exploration

Career Exploration Documents

Pennsylvania Career Guide: Middle School Edition

This guide is designed to introduce middle school students to the wide variety of careers that await them in the future.  Information provided will help students answer the age-old question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Internet Resources

  • Career One Stop

    Your source for career exploration, training, and jobs.  Sponsored by the US Department of Labor.  A proud partner of the American Job Center network.

  • Education Planner

    Explore careers that interest you, search for your perfect school, learn about student aid, find grants or scholarships, plan a campus visit.

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  • O*NET Online

    Detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!

  • PA CareerZone

    Learn about yourself, the employment options available to you, and the training that will prepare you for them.  Compare different options and learn what you need to pursue your goals.  Record your progress each time you visit the site and review your previous work.