Career and Education Exploration What should I be when I grow up? What sparks your interest? Navigate the links below to find your path to some exciting careers.
MPM's K-12 Journey Map -
This online tool is Minnesota's first interactive outline mapping major
milestones for youth as they prepare for post-secondary education. The
map includes links to resources that support the milestones, from
taking a career interst finder to finding ways to pay for college. The
Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota's (MPM) K-12 Journey Map is sponsored
by GE and the University of Minnesota.
Target ages: K-12 students, especially middle and high school students
KnowHow2Go - The KnowHow2Go website is full of interactive resources specifically designed for mentors and their mentees, based around the site's "4 Steps to College:" 1) Be a pain, 2) Push yourself, 3) Find the right fit, and 4) Put your hands on some cash.
Target ages: Middle and high school students
What We Do Guidebook - This guidebook is the first of its kind and highlights more than 225 colleges and universities that offer college access and retention programs for first-generation, low-income and minority college-bound students. The resource also includes information, articles and stories to help underserved college-bound students plan and take the necessary steps to go to college.
Target ages: Middle and high school students
College.Gov - College.gov was created by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools).
Target ages: High school students
ISeek - The Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge, ISEEK, is a web-based gateway to Minnesota career, education, employment and business development information and services.
Target ages: Middle and high school students
Career Cornerstone Center - The Sloan Career Cornerstone Center is an ever-expanding resource center for anyone interested in exploring career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and medicine.
Target ages: Middle and high school students
The Fun Works - You may not know now exactly what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you are, what you like to do and what you do best. Discover a wealth of information about STEM-related careers, including tools to figure out what careers match your skills and interests.
Target ages: Middle and High School Students