Internet Resources
Additional ideas for exploration
Learn about Westchester Community College’s programs of study by reading the catalog and talking to faculty in programs that sound interesting.
Meet with a counselor in Career Services to learn how programs of study and majors can prepare you for specific careers.
Visit the Career section of the Westchester Community College library to look for books and reference materials
Talk to people who are working in careers that intrigue you. This is called Informational Interviewing.How did they prepare—both academically and experientially—for their jobs? What advice do they have for you? If you don’t know anyone, our career counselors can help.
Career Services
These resources are excellent for exploring career paths and opportunities. They provide detailed insights into job prospects, required skills, and industry trends, helping you align your major with potential career options.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook
This resource provides detailed career information, including job duties, conditions, required training, wages, and future prospects for various occupations.
O*Net Online Database
Interactive tool for exploring and searching occupations. The O*Net database, provides the basis for career exploration tools, and a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers.
Carrer Exploration
My Next Move is an interactive career exploration tool designed for students and job seekers. It offers personalized career suggestions, industry insights, and training opportunities to help users plan their next steps effectively.
My Next Move
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers
My Next Move Spanish
My Next Move es una herramienta interactiva para que los solicitantes de empleo y los estudiantes aprendan más sobre sus opciones profesionales. My Next Move tiene tareas, habilidades, información salarial y más para más de 900 carreras diferentes.
My Next Move for Veterans
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. My Next Move has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers.
General Advice
These platforms provide tools and insights for career exploration, personal development, and resource management. Whether you’re navigating tax systems, exploring healthcare fields, or pursuing opportunities in criminal justice, they offer tailored guidance to help achieve your goals.
My Plan
MyPATH is an online portal designed for Pennsylvania residents to manage their tax accounts. It offers secure options for filing returns, making payments, and accessing various self-service features conveniently.
Explore Health Careers
This is a comprehensive resource for those interested in health professions. It provides career exploration tools, information on education and funding, and insights into diverse healthcare fields.
Careers in Criminal Justice
This resource offers insights into diverse roles within the field, including law enforcement, forensics, corrections, and legal professions.
Career Readiness
These resources guide career preparation by highlighting essential skills, promoting professional development, and encouraging workplace inclusivity. They also provide tools to understand employer expectations and explore diverse job opportunities effectively.
Practical Experience and Resources
The listed resources emphasize career exploration, practical experience, and safe job searching. They provide guidance on decision-making, links to internships and applied learning opportunities, tips for identifying fraudulent employers, and access to helpful library tools.