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If you are a student or young adult researching career pathways that are a best fit for you, we recommend using this page as your guide.

Tip: You should always start with a personality or interest assessment to get started – jump to Additional Resources and try an assessment today!

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Workforce Solutions Capital Area connects local people to local jobs. Whether you need a job right now or are looking for a career pathway that will help you achieve the lifestyle you want to live, we’re here for you!

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Career Planning

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Career Profiles

Printable resources for students and job seekers to explore careers in different industries.

Explore Careers High School Workbook

Use this digital and interactive book to explore careers after high school.

Explore Careers Middle School Workbook

Use this interactive digital book to explore careers based on endorsements you need to select for high school.

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Career Awareness Webinar Series

Check out our library of career-related and skill-building videos as you begin exploring what career or job is best for you!

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Did you know Workforce Solutions can pay for your post-secondary training?

Check out our targeted occupations, which we’ve identified as in-demand in our region and reach out to our career center staff today to find out if you’re eligible for a scholarship.

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Finding the right job for you

Texas Reality Check: Determine how much money you will need to earn in the future to live the way you would like
My Next Move: Identify and/or explore career options. Search job options by key words, industry or interests
O'Net Interest Profiler: Helps you to identify possible career options based on your interests
mySkillsmyFuture: Identify career options based on your previous jobs
Achieve Texas: Search careers options by industry cluster

Applying to college

KnowHow2Go: Information on how to go to college for parents and students
About the SAT: College Board and The Scholastic Aptitude Test
About the ACT: College Entrance Exam
The Common Application: Help completing “common” applications for college

Paying for College

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Financial Aid for College
Scholarship America: College Scholarship Information

Additional Training Programs

Job Corps (512.665.7327): Free education and training program that helps low-income young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.