Career Planning
WHAT CAREER IS GOOD FOR ME?
The world is changing and you can reap the benefits of these changes. Success is not measured just in going to a four year college/university because there are many careers which require a year of technical training and certifications.
To choose a career pathway you want to spend 30-35 years of your life for, ask yourself some questions.
- What interests me now--welding, cosmetology, nursing, mechanics, owning a business?
- What hobbies/sports/activities do I like now which can be a potential careers?
- What type of work do I like--hands on, computer-based, community service, people oriented, etc.?
Education and training are still required for a career pathway, but may not require a full 3-4 years as others do. To find out more information about potential careers and schools offering training and certifications, check out the tabs to the right and research options. It may take time, but this is a longterm goal, so it's worth it!
Use Schoolinks to research different career options.
Benefits of ASVAB Testing
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test was designed to measure aptitude in different fields of study--math, science, engineering, reading, and problem solving. This test opens students to a database full of current information on all careers and jobs across the country with access to colleges/universities/schools and career/job specific training/certifications required.
The ASVAB test is NOT about military aptitude and recruitment. The main purpose of the ASVAB is to help students understand their strengths and weaknesses in many fields of study such as math, science, reading/writing, problem solving, and technology in order to figure out potential careers/job opportunities to focus on.
Using data collected from your test results, a student has access to a database of continually updated/current job trends, colleges/schools where training on specific trades and careers takes place, and current information on state-based job demands, salaries, and national needs for jobs/careers.
Learn more about the ASVAB PROGRAM and what it offers.
Take a practice ASVAB and see what it is about!
The ASVAB will be given at MHS on 10/24/25 & 2/11/26. Registration information for 10/24/25 is below.
Career Exploration
Below are resources and websites that can assist you with finding the career pathway you want to work towards. Remember, a career is a longterm part of your life. It is always best practice to work for many years at something you are passionate about rather than something that makes great money, but you find yourself hating over time.
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