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

  • College Board - a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success.
  • College Degree Scams - Tips to make sure you don’t accidentally get scammed
  • Common College Application - Fill out this one application that is accepted at over 900 colleges.
  • Federal Student Aid Preparing for College - tips, tools, and a support system to help your students plan and prepare for college or career school.
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  - Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.
  • KnowHow2Go - Tips & resources to help you get into college 
  • National PTA College Readiness - Discover articles, information and resources that will help equip students with the knowledge needed to confidently select, prepare, apply, enroll and succeed in college.
  • QuestBridge - Full scholarships to top colleges. QuestBridge matches students from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships from 55 of the nation's best colleges.
  • Scholarships & Grants - A list of scholarships & grants for the state of Indiana
  • StudyLab.me - brings together free tools, resources, and courses.

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