Career Assessment Lab

6 years ago

Career Assessment Computer Lab

A career assessment computer lab has been added to the Guidance Department.  Career Cruising is an Internet-based career exploration and planning tool used to explore career and college options and develop career plan.  Career Cruising can be accessed from school, home, or wherever there is Internet access.

  • Interest and Skills Assessment- a world-renowned career assessment tool to help people identify suitable career options based on t heir interests and skills
  • Career Profiles- thorough and up-to-date information about hundreds of different occupations, including direct links between careers and related college programs
  • Multimedia Interviews- interviews with real people in each occupation, which add depth and realism to career profiles
  • College and Financial Aid Information- comprehensive college and financial aid information, with a number of useful search tools to help students find the right college and the right scholarships
  • Electronic Career Portfolio- available online, so students can develop their education and career plans from wherever they access Career Cruising
  • Resume Builder- integrated with the portfolio to help students format and print professional-looking resumes quickly and easily

Login at www.careercruising.com

Username: CHICOPEE

Password: CAREERS

Click on “Start Career Cruising” to begin

Career Assistance

6 years ago

CAREER ASSISTANCE

The following sites are very useful in assisting students undecided about a career or in providing additional information to students who have chosen a certain career:

Complete listing of careers, wages, etc.

United States Department of Labor

 

Careers available within the Federal Government

Student Jobs with Federal Government

United States Customs

United States Parks Services

United States Veterans Administration

United States Postal Service

Internal Revenue Service

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Social Security Administration

 

Military careers

United States Army

United States Air Force

United States Coast Guard

United States Marines

United States Navy