Career & College Resources
CAREER & COLLEGE RESOURCES
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ACT.org
Provides guidance and information to assist students and parents in making important career and educational decisions.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents.html
Careers.org
Careers.org finds detailed information about hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and abroad, along with in-depth profiles of thousands of related academic programs, occupations and industries.
Career Builder
Trusted source for job opportunities & advice.
https://www.careerbuilder.com/
Career Development System
A consortium consisting of South Suburban College and High School Districts 205, 215 and 228 working cooperatively to help youth and adults plan and prepare for their future through life-long learning.
http://www.careerdevelopmentsystem.org/
CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop is a pathway to career success.
https://www.careeronestop.org/
College Board
SAT, AP, College search and admission tools.
College Board: Big Future
Browse college/university majors and career profiles.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers
Common App
Use the Common App to apply to over 900 colleges and universities.
Dictionary of Occupational Titles Index
Assists job seekers, employers, educational and training institutions, researchers and others by detailing tasks performed, educational requirements, and skills needed for more than 12,000 types of jobs.
https://www.immigration-usa.com/dot_index.html
Educate to Career
Students can learn the occupational outcomes derived various majors, the salaries associated with these outcomes, and also where to pursue their education along with tuition data.
https://www.educatetocareer.org/
Exploring.org
Provides activities and mentorship opportunities for students investigating career options.
Federal Student Aid - FAFSA
Free application and resources for Federal Student Aid.
Illinois Career Information System
Provides career development tools for everyone from elementary school students to adult job seekers.
https://portal.ilcis.intocareers.org/
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
ISAC offers a host of online resources to help you explore the possibilities and navigate the college-going process.
https://www.isac.org/students/before-college/college-career-planning/
Naviance – Thornton Portal
Discover and prepare for your path after high school. Take charge of learning goals and track progress.
https://student.naviance.com/thorntonhs
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A classic reference about occupations from A to Z. Compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Includes a description of the work, training and education.
O-Net Online
Making occupational information interactive and accessible.
https://www.onetonline.org/find/
Study.com
ACT and SAT Prep Courses - Online classes and videos.
https://study.com/academy/goal/test-prep/act-and-sat-prep.html
Today's Military
Make more than a living. Make a difference.
https://www.todaysmilitary.com/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making.
https://www.bls.gov/k12/students/
U.S. Department of Education
Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Vocational Information Center
Explore vocational and technical careers, check out the skills employers really want, find a trade school, research technical topics and take a look at the current job market.
Zip Recruiter
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace, actively connecting people to their next great opportunity.