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Employment Options after High School

Explore employment opportunities to help students prepare for the transition from high school.

Career Planning Resources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information for 325 occupational profiles, covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy on:

  • what workers do
  • the work environment
  • education, training, and other qualifications
  • pay
  • the job outlook
  • information on state and area data
  • similar occupations
  • and sources of additional information

Career Planning for High Schoolers  

CareerOneStop

  • Your source for employment information and inspiration.
  • The place to manage your career.
  • Your pathway to career success.
  • Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals.
  • Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Virginia Career View

Career Clusters

Employability Skills

Individuals require many skills to be college and career ready, including academic knowledge, technical expertise, and a set of general, cross-cutting abilities called “employability skills.”

US Department of Education Resources

Association for Career and Technical Education Resources

U.S. Department of Labor Resources

Job Opportunitites

Other Resources

Career and Technical Education through FCPS' Adult and Community Education (ACE)

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High school students in the Northern Virginia region connect with industry professionals through panel discussions, career planning support, and much more!
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Career Planning - Determine Your Path after High School

As students go through the K-12 experience, it is important for them to determine their individual strengths and realize passions. This insight will help guide their career choice and determine which postsecondary path would best.
Digital Resources

Digital Resources - Information for Families and Educators

The Family Resource Center has a listing of digital resources to help families and educators support student success.
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Career Preparation Activities

Learn about work through work. Career preparation engages students in authentic learning experiences. Students develop soft and hard skills that they can take to the workplace as an adult.
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Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning (WBL) is a coordinated educational strategy that provides students with a continuum of career related experiences to support their career goals and prepare them for education and employment beyond high school.