Help in choosing a career
Two online resources for students and adults
Mrs. Cope
Kansas Career Pipeline
Through a partnership with the Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas State Department of Education, and the Kansas Board of Regents, the Kansas Career Pipeline is a free online resource, available for use by all students, educators, and adults in Kansas.
The Kansas Career Pipeline ( www.kansascareerpipeline.org ) provides research-based career assessments, education planning tools, and career planning resources to help students successfully transition into secondary and postsecondary education and careers. Users of this resource will be able to measure their career interests, skills and work values, explore occupations, and establish educational strategies to successfully achieve their goals.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive resource which is located on the State Library of Kansas website ( www.kslib.info ). Its segmented Learning Centers provide beneficial information for both students and adults, to help any Kansan in choosing a career or mastering essential skills for school or the workplace.
For students in elementary, middle school, high school, or college, LearningExpress offers a variety of practice and skill-building tests in math, reading, writing, ACT preparation, as well as GED preparation. The occupational practice tests include the following: air traffic controller, civil service, cosmetology, electrical and plumbing, firefighting, law enforcement, military, nursing and allied health, real estate and teaching. Users of the site can practice taking these tests to improve their confidence and prepare themselves for the actual exam.
An eBook collection is also available for browsing. Selections include topics for academic and professional use, such as career guides, study aids, and test preparation.
