Career Exploration
The Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has identified the top 3 high demand, high wage jobs for our region to be in Construction, Health Care and Information Technology. To learn more about the industry briefs for top jobs in the Wasatch Front region select the occupation of interest below:
Construction | Health Care | Information Technology | Manufacturing | Transportation
Construction | Health Care | Information Technology | Manufacturing | Transportation
Helpful Resources
YouScience is a great way for students to learn more about themselves, explore high-demand careers that are a good fit for them, and gain a better understanding of how their unique talents are needed in the economy. Watch this video to learn more about YouScience and what it means for you! Currently this assessment is only available to CCHS students. If you're interested in taking the assessment or have questions, please for your own unique access code.
As you continue your career exploration an additional resource to keep in mind is Keys to Success. This app motivates students with prizes to unlock their future by connecting them with scholarships, internships, and opportunities that match their career interests. Click here to download the app.
Keys to Success, also offers students tools like:
Keys to Success, also offers students tools like:
- Interest Profiler - discover work areas what match your interests
- Entrepreneurial Assessment - find out if self-employment is good for you
- Reality Check - find out how much money you need for the lifestyle you want
- Careers - learn how much education is required for careers, how much money you will make, etc.
- Resume & Cover Letter Tools - learn how to write your resume step by step
- And More!
What comes after high school? Encourage™ helps students focus on their future with resources they need now.
Big decisions require big plans, and the Encourage college and career planning app can help your students find what’s right for them. From setting goals to matching with colleges and scholarships—students can explore majors, careers, and plan their future with the resources they need for success!
Get the App!
Big decisions require big plans, and the Encourage college and career planning app can help your students find what’s right for them. From setting goals to matching with colleges and scholarships—students can explore majors, careers, and plan their future with the resources they need for success!
Get the App!
To match your interests to a potential career, you can take the O*NET Interest Profiler survey to assist you in your career exploration. Click here to take the survey.
