Education beyond high school at a career or technical school can lead to a degree, diploma, or certificate in a variety of programs like computer programming, automative technology, business administration and management, cosmetology, and interior design. Think carefully about what you want to do with your life. Find out as much as you can about the occupations that interest you by using the library and internet, or by talking to your high school guidance counselor or a representative at your local One-Stop Career Center.

Career school match

With so many options, you’ll want to find the program that best matches your natural skills, abilities, and interests in order to prepare for a successful career in the field of your choice. Here are some good resources:

• Career Onestop provides information on determining your training needs and assessing your skills.
• Career Voyages helps you explore career options and careers with the fastest growth rate.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook describes the education and training needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

The Department of Education’s College Navigator Web site can help you search for career colleges and technical schools. Only schools accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are able to enroll students who receive federal student financial aid.

Also, contact the licensing agency in the state where you want to go to school to find information on schools offering the training or program you’re interested in. Those agencies can tell you whether the school you are considering is operating legally in the state or if the state requires the school to be licensed or certified in order to offer instruction. To find a state licensing agency use the Directory of Higher Education Officials.

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