Young Adult College and Career Guide

Career Resources

  • Get My Future (by Career OneStop) - young adult resources for career exploration, training, and jobs.
  • Indiana Career Explorer - Discover a career that is right for you. Quickly see how your interests and skills align with high-demand career pathways, then connect with resources to plan how to get there.
  • JA My Way - Career prep resources from Junior Achievement.
  • Job Corps - Whether you’re searching for a new career, finishing your high school diploma or exploring your options, Job Corps can provide you with FREE training to jump-start your future.
  • Learn More Indiana - Career discovery.
  • MIT Career Advising and Professional Development - some helpful steps and resources to guide you in creating a career plan customized to your interests and ambitions.
  • My Future - Thinking about the future can be overwhelming. Yet, gathering information can help you gain confidence as you discover all the exciting possibilities ahead.
  • My Next Move - Resources to explore career paths 
  • Next Level Jobs - Resources to secure a job, explore new careers, or get career advice in Indiana
  • O*NET Career Exploration Tools - a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively.
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics - Explore careers based on your interests! Learn about the education and skills necessary for various careers, as well as the pay, job outlook, work environment, and more.

College Resources


Free Courses and Certifications

  • CodeAcademy - Get guided paths and interactive lessons for all skill levels​. (Pro plan available)
  • edX - A massive open online course provider with participating universities such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Indiana University, Purdue University, and hundreds more.
  • Free LinkedIn Learning Courses -  build important skills such as remotely managing a team, finding a job, and coping with new stressors. 
  • Goodwill Community Foundation - All the training in math, technology, and reading you will ever need.
  • Google Digital Garage - Accelerate your career or business with an online digital skills course in everything from marketing to coding and beyond
  • LINCS Learner Center -  connects you to free, online, reliable resources (websites, worksheets, videos, games, podcasts, and more) to reach your life goals.
  • The Open University Free Short Courses -  free courses and resources that support their mission of opening up educational opportunities to more people in more places.
  • Path to Pro - a FREE, on-demand training program. The coursework is designed to teach transferrable soft skills and how-to knowledge for a successful career in the skilled trades.

Lifeskills