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Career Assessments and Exploration

Cedar Rapids Community Schools’ College and Career Planning System, Xello, provides the online tools to help students learn about interests, skills, and work values, and how to apply them for college and career success.

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Explore CareersExplore Majors/Programs
Xello accounts are accessible with students’ school login via Classlink.
ICAN provides excellent Career Planning information
Career Assessment
Discover Your Pathway
Explore Your Options
Create a Budget
Workplace Learning Connection is a great resource for Linn County students.
Job Shadows
Internships
Virtual Career Speakers

Apprenticeship and Trade Programs

Apprenticeship Programs
Career Training Apprenticeship Programs
Trade School Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council
WLC Video: Construction Apprenticeship Programs
Certificate/Diploma Careers

Military Career Options

Today’s MilitaryGreat resource for students considering the armed services
Air Forcehttps://www.airforce.com/
Air National Guardhttps://www.airforce.com/ways-to-serve/air-national-guard/iowa
Armyhttps://www.goarmy.com/
Army National Guardhttps://nationalguard.com/iowa
Coast Guardhttps://www.uscg.mil/
Marine Corpshttps://www.marines.com/
NavyProgram Flyer
Space Forcehttps://www.spaceforce.mil/
ROTC Programs in Iowa
Buena Vista University – Army
Coe College – Air Force & Army
Drake University – Army
Iowa State University – Army, Navy & Air Force
University of Iowa – Air Force & Army
University of Northern Iowa – Army