LCMCISD: Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School

Career Exploration EXPLORE CAREERS

Career Investigation Visits – Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 days per year for Career Investigation visits. Students need to arrange a professional workplace visit. Students must get a form from Ms. Corbell, the attendance clerk, for the employer to complete, and students must turn the form in upon returning from the visit for the absence to be counted as excused. Job interviews may not be counted as Career Investigation visits.

The FREE Career Exploration Program includes the ASVAB, and it is offered to 10th-12^th graders at LCM High School usually in October or November.

The Career Exploration Program – OCCU-Find Database – The Career Exploration Program is made up of three components:

ASVAB: The aptitude test estimates your performance in academic and vocational endeavors.
FYI: The interest inventory measures your work-related interests.
OCCU-Find: A career catalog provides activities to help you put a plan together.

Students understand how their skills, interests, and values will assist them as they plan for college and their future in the world of work. Students gain access to exclusive career exploration tools after they receive their scores. Then, they can independently explore any careers that interest them,

OTHER SITES TO EXPLORE:

Texas GEAR UP – Explore resources to answer college questions, watch videos of kids who've overcome some of the same challenges you may be facing, get the full scoop on your dream career, and more.
Texas Career Check – Explore careers and interests; education opportunities, etc.
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. Explore careers and learn Texas average pay and average need for each. Then learn what you need to do and what schooling is needed.
ENDORSEMENT – Explore how your high school endorsement MAY continue into college majors and careers. Check out how you could continue in this interest at Lamar University.
Explore Careers – Learn about a Career, Find a Career Match, Explore Occupations through Classlink → TexQuest → EBSCO Learning Express. Click on Centers dropdown on the bar aad select Career Center Plus OR Job & Career Accelerator. You can create an account inside Learning Express to save your work.
Explore Career Possibilities – BigFuture/College Board – Majors that match interests
Explore Careers – CareerOneStop – What kind of career will fit you best?
My Next Move – Search careers with keywords, browse careers by industry, find careers that match your interests and training.
Mapping Your Future – Explore Careers – Online career exploration. Match your career interests and review careers by cluster.
Careers – Houston Chronicle – Click “More” on the right to see a large number of careers with information about training, job outlook, etc.
Career Profiles – Explore thousands of careers and occupations organized by field and specialty.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Search occupations for national information on jobs, training and education, pay, and job prospects for a wide range of occupations.
Explore Business Careers – Explore Business, Finance, Accounting, etc., careers. Includes SAT/ACT Prep info, studying in college, scholarship & grant opportunities, finding the right college to attend, and more.
Explore Health Careers – Includes Allied Health careers, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Forensic Science, Mental Health, Nursing, Nutrition, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Vet Medicine, and more!
- Explore Nursing Schools and Programs throughout the country.
Choosing a Medical Career – Explore medical career options, ways to get experience, inspiring stories, expert advice, and more, to help you choose your path to medicine.
Explore Engineering Careers – Each specialty includes the definition and nature of the work, employment trends, and career advancement opportunities. Site includes colleges/universities with engineering programs.
- Engineering Job Information
Explore Legal/Law Careers – Attorney, Border Patrol, Coroner, Correctional Officer, Criminal Investigator, Customs Agent, Detective, Fish & Game, Game Warden, Law Enforcement, Parole Officer, Social Work, and more!