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College & Career

  • Embarking on the journey toward college and career readiness is an exciting process that commences with thorough career exploration utilizing high-validity resources.  Proficiency in information literacy skills becomes a valuable asset, empowering individuals to glean insights into various career paths, colleges, and universities.  The discernment of careers that align with personal strengths and aspirations is paramount for a successful future.  Equipping oneself with the essential knowledge needed to excel in vocational training or higher education is not only valuable but indispensable on the path to achieving one's professional and academic goals.

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American Graduate | Vegas PBS

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AMERICAN GRADUATE | GETTING TO WORK
American Graduate Partners Resources Career Pathways Videos
The newest national initiative, American Graduate: Getting to Work, connects 16 to 26-year-olds to information about jobs that require a high school diploma, but less than a four-year college degree. Vegas PBS has established valued partnerships with the organizations below to assist educators and students with information on entering in-demand jobs. Vegas PBS is highlighting the changing world of work, the pathways into well-paying, in-demand jobs, and free resources for employment exploration in the Las Vegas community. Every person faces decisions about choosing a career. Start your search with these free resources. Whether you want to explore in-demand jobs, learn about the income potential or education needed, these resources will help you take control of your future. These careers are in-demand with a shortage of workers with the necessary skills to do these jobs. Vegas PBS’s #JobUpNV .
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O*NET OnLine

The Occupational Information Network is a free online database that contains hundreds of job definitions

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BLS Wage Data by Area and Occupation.

Wages by National, State, Metropolitan, and NonMetropolitan areas

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my FUTURE

Discover Your Potential: Career, College, & Military occupation resources.

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  • CollegeBoard.Org
    • SAT Dates & Deadlines
    • SAT Resources
    • College Search
    • Scholarships
    • Career Quiz
    • Registration
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  • Rise First
    • College Planning
    • General Admissions
    • Paying for College
  • Apply
    • Plan
    • Find My Match
    • Decide
    • See My Chances
  • NCAA.org
    • Student-Athletes
    • All Divisions
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  • ACT.org
    • ACT DATES & Deadlines
    • ACT Resources
  • Collegevine
    • Connect to advisors
    • Connect to college students
    • Connect to admissions
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CCSD College, Career, & Equity Unit

College and Career Readiness is committed to working closely with schools and District departments to create and maintain a college and career ready culture throughout the District. This collaborative work will provide students an array of opportunities to cultivate talents and realize success, systematically increasing access to rigorous courses district wide.