Choosing a Career

I need help choosing or preparing for a career


Choosing a career can be a daunting task. If you are like many students, you may be struggling with the big decision of what you want to do in life. Below are some resources that will help you discover your career path. You can also find a variety of resources to help you with your career planning by clicking here.

  • Career Interest Inventories
    Anyone can get a job, right? But you want more than that – you want a career! So what will it be? A great place to start when considering your career options is to take a Career Interest Inventory. What things interest you? What are your strengths and weaknesses? These are important things to identify if you’re trying to decide where to go from here.

    Career Interest Inventories are available on these websites:

    Also, be sure to check with your school counselor or Career Coach about taking the Kuder Career Planning System.

  • Learn About Different Careers
    When you are deciding what your career path will be, take some time to learn about many different careers. Check out these career videos to learn about a variety of jobs!
  • Job Shadowing and Internship/Co-Op Opportunities
    Another way to learn more about different careers is through job shadowing. Job shadowing involves spending time alongside someone in a particular industry.

    To learn more about job shadowing, contact:

  • Each year, the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Workforce Coalition hosts a Career & Workforce Expo at Calhoun Community College. This event, held in February, gives high school and college students the opportunity to meet with over 50 local companies to learn more about a particular career field. Representatives are on hand to talk to students about educational requirements needed for particular businesses/industries and help guide them onto career paths.
  • Camps for Students

    See the Calhoun Community College section of the Resource Guide for more information about the following camps:

    • SWeETy (Summer Welding and Electrical Technology) Camp
      This weeklong camp is held each summer at Calhoun Community College and is open to female high school students. See the Resource Guide for more information about this program.
    • Robotics Camp
      This camp for 6th through 12th grade students incorporates hands-on physics, engineering and computer design to build a working robot or to create animated 3D models. See the Resource Guide for more information about this program.
    • STeP (Science and Technology Preview) Camp
      This weeklong camp is a challenging and exciting intro into to the field of process engineering. See the Resource Guide for more information about this program.
  • Career Coaches
    Still not sure about what to do? Maybe you should make an appointment with a Career Coach. Check with your Guidance Counselor to schedule an appointment or visit the Career Coaches page to learn more about the coaches.
  • Additional Programs