Student and family Resources

Helpful Links for Students

• Ready NM
• Career Explorations – Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Big Future – College Board Career Explorations
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Nerd Wallet – FAFSA step-by-step resource
• Periodic Table of STEM Occupations – Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Career Videos – Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Find Answers to Common Questions About Colleges and Universities – USA.gov

Helpful Links for Families

• New Mexico Economy At-A-Glance – View New Mexico labor force data
• Accredited Colleges – Review colleges nationwide including available scholarships
• Accredited Schools Online: Education on Your Time – Explore accredited online schools by major, state or degree level
• STEM Career: For those seeking and promoting STEM careers – career resources for students, counselors, educators and parents
• O*NET – O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by students and others.
• US Department of Labor Career Exploration – K-12 career exploration resources
• Big Future Parent Action Plan – Help your child prepare for college

Career Solutions—Lesson Video Sessions

Download Career Exploration Lessons

Introduction and Getting Started

Lesson 1 (PDF)

Exploring Work Interests

Lesson 2 (PDF)

Exploring Work Values

Lesson 3 (PDF)

Determining Lifestyle Goals

Lesson 4 (PDF)

Using Personal Factors to Identify Careers

Lesson 5 (PDF)

Incorporating External Factors

Lesson 6 (PDF)

Making Informed Career Decisions

Lesson 7 (PDF)

Connecting Careers to Education

Lesson 8 (PDF)