Career Planning
"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." ~ Lewis Caroll
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Degree Profile - Physician Assistant
Physician assistants (PAs) practice medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. PAs are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. About 136 education programs for physician assistants are accredited or provisionally accredited by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Find out more from The Sloan Career Cornerstone Resource Center...
America's Career Information Network
Resource for career information and decision-making including national and state labor market information, industry information, and occupation profiles.
BLS Career Information
The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers this resource for exploring careers.
Career Cruising
Career Cruising, an internet-based career exploration and planning resource, is available to Groves students, parents and staff for school and home use. See Career Center or Media Center staff for password access information.
Careers in Broadcast Communications
The National Association of Broadcasters provides information, resources and contacts for careers in broadcast communications.
Careers in Construction
Find out about executive careers in construction at this site.
Careers in Construction Trades
Learn more about the construction trades at this site sponsored by the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council.
Health Careers in Demand
The healthcare industry in Michigan has grown tremendously and is vital to the economic stability of Michigan's communities. Healthcare is the single largest employment category in many of Michigan's communities, especially those in which a community hospital is located. This website, presented by the State of Michigan, lists the training programs offered at Michigan's Colleges and Universities.
Healthcare Management Careers
Like helping people? Want to make a difference in your community? Learn more about what a healthcare executive does, what education you need, and what salary you can expect to make at this website.
Explore Health Careers
Careers in Technical Communication
The Society for Technical Communication provides information, resources and contacts for careers in this field.
Careers in Electrical Industry
Learn more about careers in the electrical industry.
Careers in Food Science
Learn more about the many career opportunities available in the field of food science and technology.
Careers in Performing Arts
Performing Arts Career Guide helps you explore careers in music, theater, and dance with job descriptions and links to numerous resources.
Careers in Public Relations
The Public Relations Society of American provides information, resources and contacts for students interested in careers in public relations.
Careers in Technology
Learn more about careers in a technology field, including manufacturing, information technology, chemistry, biotechnology, health & medicine, engineering, industrial technology, art and design.
Careers in Visual Arts
Visual Arts Career Guide helps you explore job descriptions in the arts and link to numerous resources.
College Board Career Search
Career questionnaire matches your abilities with career options. Click on Career Search on left.
Engineering
Discover if engineering is a career you'd love. Check out this website about engineering especially designed for high school girls.
Jung Typology Test
Based on Jung and Myers-Briggs theories of personality, this test will help you to identify your personality type and understand differences in people. The information can also be used to select activities and careers that are popular with your type.
Keirsey Personality Zone
Discover your personality type and learn how to take advantage of your natural strengths and weaknesses.
LD Resources
Resources for people with learning disabilities.
Mapping Your Future
Look here for help planning a career, selecting and paying for school. Mapping is provided through agencies associated with the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).
Michigan Career Portal
The State of Michigan's highway to success provides career exploration and educational options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Search for information on specific occupations. Provides job outlook, description, wages, education level required, etc. Provided by the Bureau of Labor & Statistics.
O*NET
Occupational information including skills required.
PTA Goes To Work
Connect to the PTA Career Planning Tool Kit and Student Guide, "Explore the Possibilities", sponsored by the National PTA in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration.
Science Careers
Do you love science? Explore the many career opportunities available in science-related fields at this site sponsored by the NIH.
Self-Directed Search
Take this 20-minute career interest test, developed by Dr. John L. Holland, to learn which careers match your specific interests and abilities. Cost online is $9.95. Or see Mrs. Bodary in the College & Career Center for a free paper-pencil version.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Resource Center
A non-profit resource center for exploring career paths in computing, engineering, health care, mathematics, science, and technology. Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has made the resources on this site possible.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt