Career Exploration

There are many things to consider when exploring what type employment you will pursue when you complete your education.  The following online tools are ideal ways to begin your journey of discovery about careers that might appeal to you, what it takes to prepare and give you ideas about what careers might be a good fit for you.  

<!-- begin id="content" -->   collegeboard.com's college and career planning Web site Take a validated personality assessment to get a detailed report on your personality type Explore a list of suggested careers and majors that fit your personality and strengths Search for colleges by location, major, cost, and much more Find out what students and professionals have to say about their choices Get tips on applying to college and succeeding in high school and beyond Create an online portfolio for college and career planning

 CheckOutaCollege.com

Washington's Community and Technical Colleges

• Search by career cluster, college program and location
• Self-assessments for career interest and learning style
• Ideas for paying for college, financial aid calculators, scholarship links
• Getting started information in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Cambodian

 

 

 

MILITARY SERVICE WITH THE US GOVERNMENT

Military Service Informational Websites

 

			Military Services (for Active Duty and Reserves)		Toll-Free Numbers		Web Sites
			General Military Information		866.VIEWNOW		www.careersinthemilitary.com www.todaysmilitary.com
			Army		800.USA.ARMY		www.goarmy.com
			Marines		800.MARINES		www.marines.com
			Navy		800.USA.NAVY		www.navy.com
			Air Force		800.423.USAF		www.airforce.com
			Coast Guard		877.NOW.USCG		www.gocoastguard.com
			Army National Guard		800.GO.GUARD		www.1800goguard.com
			Air National Guard		800.TO.GO.ANG		www.goang.com
			U.S. Army Reserve		800.USA.ARMY, ext. 182		www.goarmyreserve.com
			U.S. Navy Reserve		800.USA.USNR		www.navyreserve.com
			U.S. Air Force Reserve		1.800.257.1212		www.afreserve.com

 

 

Local Recruiting Offices

 

Army - PULLMAN 330 E Main St   Pullman, WA   99163   509/332-6578	AIR FORCE - SPOKANE VALLEY  15319 E. Indiana Ave  Suite 6 Spokane Valley, Washington 99216 509/998-0806
NAVY-LEWISTON 1618 Idaho Street Lewiston, Idaho  83501 1-866-628-7327	Marines-PULLMAN 330 E Main St Pullman, WA   99163 509/334-0579
Officer Commissioning Programs with WSU  Air Force ROTC,  (509) 335-5598 Army ROTC,  (509) 335-2591 Navy/Marine ROTC, (208) 885-6333	çççççç Washington Air and Army National Guard Programs Call Air Force ROTC or Army ROTC offices for details on program.

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NON-MILITARY SERVICE WITH THE US GOVERNMENT

Peace Corps
The chance to make a real difference in other people's lives is the reason most Volunteers serve in the Peace Corps.  Volunteers also have the chance to learn a new language, live in another culture, and develop career and leadership skills. The Peace Corps experience can enhance long-term career prospects whether you want to work for a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or a government agency. The Peace Corps can even open doors to graduate school. From practical benefits such as student loan deferment, career benefits like fluency in a foreign language, and the intangible benefits that come with making a difference in people's lives, there are a variety of rewards for the dedicated service of Volunteers. Rewards that last a lifetime. For more info www.peacecorps.gov

 

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Americorps *NCCC

(National Civilian Community Corps)
This is a residential national service program for men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 who want to answer the President’s Call to Service.  For 10 months, members serve in teams to meet urgent community needs in homeland security, disaster relief, the environment, and youth development.  Teams work on projects throughout the country with non-profit programs, state and local agencies, and other community and faith-based groups.

 

Members live on one of five campuses (Denver, CO/Charleston, SC/Sacramento, CA/Perry Point, MD/Washington DC).  Members receive training in CPR, first aid, leadership, team building and citizenship.  In exchange for 10 months of service, members receive an education award of $4725 to help pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans.  During their service, members receive lodging, meals, uniforms, health benefits, loan forbearance and a living allowance of approximately $4000.

 

For more info www.americorps.gov/nccc or 1-800-942-2677

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