Career Guidance
Career Guidance
Career Assessments - Resources to help identify career interests.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- 16 Personalities
- This personality assessment can help you better understand your personality as it relates to personal growth, career opportunities, and life relationships in general.
- Their basic test is free, but other resources are available at a cost.
- The free online test will give you feedback in the following areas:
- Personality Traits
- Personal Growth
- Relationships
- Career
- There are several reports to explore within each category!
- ASVAB Career Exploration Program
- We offer this optional test at Chaparral once per year. Any student in grades 10, 11, or 12 is eligible to test.
- About the ASVAB
- The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.
- If students are looking towards pursuing a military pathway post-high school, ASVAB is required.
- It was originally funded by the Department of Labor before branches of the military started using it.
- Students do NOT need to pursue the military in order to take this test, and they will NOT be contacted by any recruiters unless they specify otherwise.
- After the results come in, we host a score interpretation. This is a great resource in helping students understand their results and increase their awareness of possible career paths.
Best Major for the Right Career - What should I major in college and other important decisions?
- Research has shown that up to 80% of students entering college admit they are not certain what they want to major in, even if they have declared a major.
- Before graduation, over 50% of college students change their major at least once.
Are you feeling like the "traditional" college path isn't right for you? Check out this article from Forbes Personal Finance about other great alternatives that will benefit your future:
5 Proud Alternatives To Going To College
*Article by: Robert Farrington - Senior Contributor at Forbes
What are some different options if college isn't for you?
- Becoming a tradesman in a specific work skill
- Attending a career or technical program after high school
- Starting in an entry-level job - a great way to gain experience!
- Joining the military
- Learning the ropes of entrepreneurship
- Finding and connecting with a mentor who works in the field you are interested in
Article: What Are My Options If College Isn't for Me?
*Source: Study.com
NCAA - Information on eligibility requirements and registration link.
5 Ways to Pick the Right College Major - Interesting article from US News and World Report
Choosing a Major - There are two reasons to choose a major: to prepare for a specific field or job, or to immerse yourself in a subject that fascinates you.
What are you into? Matches college majors with your interests
NCAA Information
Becoming a College Student Athlete
"Two out of every 100 high school athletes will play college sports; 2 out of every 1,000 college athletes will play professional sports. Touchdown catches, track records, free throw percentages will likely fade away, but your education will never fade away - nobody can take it from you. Work hard, graduate and remember to do your best, because your best is always good enough." - Bennie Wylie, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Texas Tech University
Coach Wylie's words are important to keep in mind that not only are academics important for getting to play college sports, but an important opportunity for one's future income in life. The difference between a high school diploma and a 4-year college degree over 35 years of work is about $600,000 (U.S. Census data).
The Rules
There are many requirements students must meet and comply with in order to participate in sports at the collegiate level - including academic standards.
Students and families should review the NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA websites for details. In addition, students planning to play sports in college should register with the eligibility centers in or by their junior year in high school.