Self Assessment Websites

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Summary
Project Career Identify careers that match your personality.
Jung Typology Test Take a personality test and match occupations suitable for your personality type.
Online Personality & Career Interest Tests This site offers a variety of links to personality and career interests tests.

 

 

 


Career Exploration Websites

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Summary

Career Exploration Guides and Resources for Younger Students

Excellent site for career exploration with elementary students.
Career Zone Free career exploration and planning system for middle and high school students.
Quintessential Careers Free resources and tools for exploring career options.
Next Step Magazine Includes career and college information and articles.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program This site is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realize their goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individuals with Disabilities School and Work Related Websites

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Summary
Illinois State Board of Education-Special Education Excellent resource links for administrators, teachers, and parents.
Illinois Department of Human Resources Provides links to services for people with disabilities.
Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) Supported employment enables people with disabilities who have not been successfully employed to work and contribute to society.
Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Focuses on career development and transition goals and transition services for persons with disabilities
Ticket to Work Employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Postsecondary Education Related Sites

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Summary
AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) Professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) DO-IT serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.
Getting Ready for College Early Handbook for parents of students in the middle and junior high school years.
National Center for Learning Disabilities Excellent site for teachers and parents of children who have, or are suspected to have, learning disabilities.
National Information Center for Children with Disabilities Provides information on disabilities in children and youth and programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities.