We've all been asked that question more times than we can remember. Career planning begins now and is the accumulation of the experiences that we have had. In high school, students should begin to explore career options with the assistance of their counselor, teachers, parents, peers, and other adults in their lives.  Asking questions, such as, "how did you decide to become a..." can help you with the decision making process.

My Next Move  Search by keyword, dream career, learn about industries and opportunities.  My Next Move also provides a comprehensive list of careers that offer apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training. Take a free interest survey with O*Net Interest Profiler to find your career match.

CareerOneStop Find career management tools, self-assessments and career exploration, information on education and training for jobs, and many other helpful resources to help you plan your future career.

CFNC Career Center Discover your dream job and how to get there.

Occupational Outlook Handbook For hundreds of different types of jobs, such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse, the OCC tells you:

• The training and education needed

• Earnings

• Expected job prospects

• What workers do on the job

• Working conditions

In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and more.