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F.A.C.T.S. Program

Post High-School Services for Students with Disabilities

Career

Career Plan

CAREER

Getting your 1st job can be hard. Pursuing your career can feel overwhelming. Can’t AI just do this for me?

Thankfully, there are specific things you can do that will make this much easier and greatly increase your odds of getting into your desired career.

Check out the 3 ESSENTIALS you need and the STEPS to get there. You got this!

3 ESSENTIALS

Education / Training

 

Complete required education and/or training for your career

  • Consider Community Colleges and Trade Schools
  • Financial Aid is typically available

Work Experience

 

Get a part-time job

(10-20 hr/wk)

  • Your 1st job is a major 1st step
  • Employers want to see that you can show up on time, complete tasks, and be helpful. This shows them.
  • Find a job you can do that is easy to get to

Skill Experience

 

Find an opportunity to observe or practice skills needed for your career

  • Employers want to see that you have specific career skills
  • Consider finding an internship, job shadowing, or volunteering

STEPS to a Career

Follow these STEPS to gain the essentials you need to start your career.

Get ReadyCareer Plan

  1. Decide which career you want (ex. Plumber or Kennel Attendant) – Take an Online Career Interest Profiler
  2. Identify the requirements for your career – Education, Training, & Experience
  3. Make a plan to get from where you are now to your future career

 

 

 

Increase SkillsIncrease Skills

  1. Talk to professionals working in your future career to find out pros and cons and how to best pursue this career
  2. Decide how you will obtain the education and/or training you need
  3. Earn a certificate or degree at a college or trade school to increase your skills and employability – Check out local opportunities (COMING SOON)

 

 

Get ExperienceGet Experience

  1. Get a part-time job or participate in work experience for 10-20 hrs/week
  2. Find an internship that connects to your career or volunteer somewhere you are passionate about

 

 

 

 

Seek OpportunitiesSeek Opportunities

  1. At your part-time job, ask about having more responsibilities and more hours
  2. Look for opportunities to get a promotion or find a job closer to your career and GO FOR IT!