Explore Careers
For many students, learning about career options
is the first step in making educational plans. What
do you want to do with the rest of your life??? With all of
the thousands of choices available, there are bound to be several that
meet your needs. Keep in mind that many people change careers, not just
jobs, but careers, 3-5 times during their working life.
If you're not sure about what careers match your needs, there are many resources to help you decide. A career assessment can help you match your intersts and skills with potential career fields. Thanks to the D.C. Public Schools Career and Technical Education Division, the CIC now has access to Bridges, an on-line career development tool.
To use it, go to www.cx.bridges.com.
Select the American version.
Enter the following user ID: 0090064 and password:
housecleaner when prompted.
If you want to create an individual portfolio, you
will need to enter the school ID: martinDC8924 and School key: PKHt64kM67.
The system is case sensitive so copy these exactly
as written.
Bridges is
a great tool for students of all ages! Many adults have used it to
find new career options or learn more about how to prepare for careers
that interest them.
Remember that you can always use print resources, such as the Encyclopedia
of Careers, or one of the many on-line resources to learn about the job
outlook, education and training needed for the careers that interest you.