College and career action plan
Explore careers that match your skills and career goals. Then, find educational opportunities to help you pursue that career.
Plan for a career
Start the process of changing you career by exploring opportunities and preparing for your job search.
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Explore new careers
Use the Career Explorer to find new careers opportunities. Look for ones that match your interests, education, training, and goals.
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Prepare for your search
Get ready to search and apply for a job by prepping for interviews, updating your resume, and more.
Search for jobs
Plan for school
Understand how furthering your education can help you reach your goals.
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Understand your options and interests
Take the interests quiz to learn what motivates you and what you value. Then, see how that can turn into a rewarding career.
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Apply for college programs
Use ApplyTexas to apply to schools in Texas. Use CommonApp to apply to schools outside Texas.
Apply to college in Texas
Pay for school
Discover ways to pay for your education with financial aid, employer benefits, and more.
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Fund your education
Explore the types of financial aid, scholarships, and loans. Then, build a plan to pay for college.
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Learn about employer benefits
Meet with your current employer to discuss learning opportunities and educational benefits.
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Connect with financial aid
Meet with financial aid staff at the school you’re applying to and discuss tuition assistance and credits.
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