Choices After High School
Explore your options after high school and make an informed decision. Visit and research each site, then type your answers below. When you finish, print the page and give it to your counselor. You can also print it blank and fill it in by hand.
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About You
1. University
Four-year colleges and universities in Missouri and beyond.
- Missouri Higher Educationdhewd.mo.gov
- BigFuture (College Board)bigfuture.collegeboard.org
- Journey to Collegejourneytocollege.mo.gov
- University of Missouri Systemumsystem.edu
- HBCU Connect Collegeshbcuconnect.com/colleges
2. Community College
Two-year degrees, certificates and transfer programs close to home.
- STLCC Programsstlcc.edu/programs
- STLCC Pathwaysstlcc.edu/pathways
3. Skilled Trades / Trade Schools and 4. Apprenticeships
Train for a skilled trade at a trade school, or earn while you learn in a paid apprenticeship.
- Trade Schools and Apprenticeshipsstlhope.org/apprenticeships
- Missouri Apprenticeshipsjobs.mo.gov/moapprenticeships
5. Workforce / Employment
Find a job, job training and career help.
- Missouri Job Centersjobs.mo.gov/jobseeker/missouri-job-centers
- Urban League of Metro St. Louisulstl.com
- CareerOneStopcareeronestop.org
- St. Louis Job Corpsstlouis.jobcorps.gov
- STL Worksstl.works
6. U.S. Military
Learn about service branches, military careers and the ASVAB test.
- Careers in the Militarycareersinthemilitary.com/home
- U.S. Military (USA.gov)usa.gov/us-military
- Official ASVABofficialasvab.com
- ASVAB Career Explorationasvabprogram.com/media-center-article/135
- Our Forces (U.S. Department of War)war.gov/About/Our-Forces
Rank Your Choices
After you research each option, choose your first and second choice.
Career Clusters
Career clusters group jobs that need similar skills. Explore the clusters, choose two you like, and list 2 or 3 jobs in each.
List 2 or 3 jobs.
List 2 or 3 jobs.
- Explore Career Clusters (BigFuture)bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/career-clusters