Career Planning Resources

Explore Career Options

Invest in yourself! Take the time to research a variety of careers. The following are some excellent  career planning tools:

Explore careers:

• Xello is an engaging online program that helps students build skills, knowledge and plans to be ready for the future!
  • Go to: https://login.xello.world/ 
  • Username: School email address
  • Password: Student ID
• Pathfinder– Explore careers, schools, and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for www.pathfinder.mitalent.org
• Youth Solutions - Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates is the Michigan affiliate of the national Jobs for America’s Graduates network, one of the largest and most successful student-centered programs that help young people achieve their fullest potential.
• My Next Move – Career exploration and free assessment! Great information sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. mynextmove.org
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - A guide to career information about hundreds of occupations! All information is from the Department of Labor www.bls.gov/ooh
• Roadtrip Nation - See careers come to life through stories and advice from people who’ve been in your shoes. roadtripnation.com/explore
  • Podcasts are also available!
  • Roadmap: Find Your Path with Roadtrip

Apprenticeship Tools:

• A Day In The Life - Going Pro with Skilled Trades
• Check out our Trades page on the THS website. We have tons of great resources for you to review. 

Additional resources:

• Goal and Action Planning Worksheet
• Career OneStop
• Job Shadowing Experience
• Michigan's Hot 50 Careers
• Michigan's Career Clusters
• Climbtheladder Career Paths
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• MI labor market information

If you have any questions regarding career exploration, job shadowing, or would like to schedule an appointment for individual career advice, please contact: Ms. Armbruster at rileys@trentonschools.com or by calling the Career Center at 734.365.0595