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Explore Career Options

We know that people of all ages dream about achieving a better future for themselves and their families. This section of CollegeInColorado.org is all about exploring those dreams and creating a solid plan to achieve them.

There are many ways to prepare for a career. Although most careers today require some type of education beyond high school, you don't always need a four-year college degree to be successful. Be sure to read all about different educational opportunities and requirements. Some careers may expect on-the-job training in addition to classroom work.

Comprehensive Career Products


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Begin by expanding your knowledge about the world of exciting career possibilities.
Choices Planner 2 Choices Planner
Understand which careers may appeal to you most, take some surveys about your interests and skills, then compare careers and begin to zero in on those of strong interest to you. Determine what activities and classes you should complete during and after high school to prepare for success in a career of choice.

Colorado Career Clusters
View a diagram of 17 different categories of careers, called "career clusters." Click on a cluster of interest to locate scholarships offered and organizations that work within that cluster. You can also go to Choices Planner  to explore careers and college programs within these clusters even further.

Additional Exploration Tools


Career Self-Assessments
Assess what is important to you when deciding upon a career path, including your interests, values, skills and personality. Additional inventories and assessments that help you plan a career path are also available in Choices Explorer and Planner.

Quick Career Lookups
We have provided some quick ways to look up specific careers or match your interests and needs.

Hands-On Career Exploration
You may have the opportunity, through school or family and friends, to get more direct experience with a specific career.

Resume Builder
Create and print your own resume.

Off-Site Resources
Visit other Websites for additional information on careers, jobs, internships and apprenticeships.

My Account Careers
View and maintain career choices of interest in your account.