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Whether you are just starting out, transitioning careers, or reentering the workforce, choosing a path that will lead to a satisfying career can be overwhelming. Here at CLC, we have the tools and support you need to effectively engage in career exploration and make well-informed career decisions.
If you choose a career requiring a bachelor’s degree or further education, you will follow the transfer degree path at CLC. If you are seeking a career you can enter right after graduating from CLC, you will choose one of CLC’s career preparation programs.
Undecided about your future career path and not sure where to start? We encourage you to engage in the career decision-making process by following these steps:
Utilize the tools below to complete guided self-assessments and then engage in guided conversation with your assigned Academic Success Advisor regarding your interests, skills, personality, and values.
Use this free assessment tool to get career recommendations based on your interests, and learn more about the CLC academic programs that can prepare you for your future career. It also provides the most current local data on wages, employment, local job postings and associated education and training.
Learn about your interests, personality, skills, and values, and then examine the best paths to take based on who you are. Pathway U aligns your input with career options and helps you identify CLC programs that fit your goals.
Conduct occupational research on salaries, training/education, outlook, work tasks and more.
Many resources are available to help you learn about different careers—the nature of the work, the employment outlook, the salaries paid, the education required and more.
Throughout the year, CLC offers information sessions on many of its career preparation programs.
If a career information session is not currently scheduled, learn more about the CLC program you are interested in by talking to a faculty member in the program. Contact information for each program is listed on the academic program page.
Join a student club or organization that relates to your field of interest in order to connect with other students and expand your interest and knowledge base.
The Career and Job Placement Center provides workforce support and preparation for CLC students and recent graduates in the areas of resumes review, interview preparation, internship & apprenticeship, and full and part-time job searches. Students can search positions and schedule to meet with a career specialist on LancerJobLink. Connect with a Career Specialist in the Career and Job Placement Center for more information on:
Pursue paid or unpaid work experiences and internships for college credit that are related to your field of interest. Seeing what a career requires on a day-to-day basis can help direct your decision about it.
If you have decided on a career, you may be able to work in that field AND get your tuition paid with an apprenticeship.
Apply the knowledge you have gained and take the next steps to transfer or enter the career field of your choice by utilizing your educated decision-making skills. Continue utilizing resources and seeking assistance as needed. Career exploration and decision making truly is a lifelong journey!