WORKFORCE RESOURCES

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Deciding on career is one of the most important choices you will ever make!
Once you find something you like, it’s important to know and develop the skills that will allow you to move to the next level. The hardest part is figuring out what you want to do.

Some industries are growing so fast that they can’t find enough qualified people. And they have great jobs. Like these!

Taken from the Career Pathways website

Career pathways are a resource that can help you build a career in these industries no matter your starting point. Once you find an occupation you like, it’s important to know what skills, education and training are needed to move you to the next level. Check out this Career Cluster Guide and Career Pathways diagrams.

​But what are you good at? There’s help for that, too. Use this easy Interest Profiler that suggests possible careers based on your personal interests and preferred activities.

And here’s a reality check. You need to make a living to make a life. How much money do you need to make to live the life you want? Do you want to own a home or rent a high-rise condo? What are the transportation costs involved if you choose to commute 40 minutes to work? Reality Check will give you an idea of things to come!
The Workforce Resources World is all about the game of LIFE. Are you ready? Game on!

WORKFORCE RESOURCES WORLD CONTRIBUTORS:
Johnston Community College​
Capital Area Workforce Development
​Junior Achievement of Eastern NC
​Lenovo
Red Hat
Ernst & young
CBS 17