Career Planning & Curriculum Resources
Through awareness and exploration, career development is a personal and essential part of every student’s K-12 journey. Students should be exposed to multiple career options and feel confident with their ability to access the correct post-secondary training and education needed. Below are many resources that can easily be used either in a classroom or individual setting to enhance this work.
Below you will find helpful websites, information on educational development plans, and career outlook information from the Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity to guide you on your career exploration journey.
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O*NET Online
O*NET OnLine is an online database filled with information on careers by cluster and occupation code.
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Going Pro
Going Pro allows students to discover in demand careers available in Michigan specifically in the skilled trades.
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Pathfinder
Pathfinder allows you to select your career path and analyze the different ways in which to achieve your goals.
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MI Talent Connect
MI Talent Connect allows current and future job seekers explore careers available.
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Career OneStop
Career One Stop is an online database of job openings across the nation.
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Targeted Industries
Macomb Business allows job seekers and employers to research targeting industries in Macomb County.
Additional Resources for Personal Exploration or Lesson Plan Development
Local Associate Degree Programs - search all MCC programs (degree and certificate) by interest area
MCC Certificate Programs - Short-term certification programs at Macomb Community College
MUST Construction Careers - a look at the careers in the construction industry
Career Guide – flip book career guides
Road Trip Nation – video profiles of successful industry leaders
ONet – explore how skills match up with potential careers
US Bureau of Labor – Occupational Outlook, worksheet to help guide search
Career Aptitude – provides specific job titles or interest
Career Pathfinder - explore careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you
Career Connections - explore varies careers through PBS online
CodeHS.org - online high school coding curriculum
Nova Labs - mini cybersecurity videos
Codecademy - online curriculum and student management system for varies IT platforms. Free version available but the Pro version is very reasonably priced.
The Morning Brew - Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free
Visible Body - online 3D anatomy
Tinkercad - circuits are now available for manipulation on TinkerCAD, entry level instruction on circuits
Manufacture My Future - at home lessons on modern manufacturing
Educational Development Plans
The board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall provide the opportunity for each pupil to develop an educational development plan during grade 7, and shall ensure that each pupil reviews his or her educational development plan during grade 8 and revises it as appropriate before he or she begins high school.
The board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall also ensure that each pupil reviews and revises his or her educational development plan as appropriate during each year of high school. (PA 230)
Xello is a tool utilized by most school districts in Macomb County for students to complete their Educational Development Plan. Xello allows students to explore careers, post-secondary options, and take self assessment to careers that best match their personality.
To assist local school districts guide their students through their EDP the Macomb Intermediate School District has assembled Recommended Xello EDP Completion Standards for grades 6-12. This document can be used to plan a students journey and build upon the previous years work.
EDP Resources:
Career Outlook Guides
By: Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
