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. Student Xello accounts can be accessed with students’ school login via Class Link.
| ICAN provides excellent Career Planning information |
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| Career Assessment |
| Discover Your Pathway |
| Explore Your Options |
| Create a Budget |
Life After High School: Planning and Paying for College and Career Presentation
| Workplace Learning Connection is a great resource for Linn County students. |
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| Planning for Your Future |
| Job Shadows |
| Internships |
| Virtual Career Speakers |
| ICR Future is a coalition working together to develop our future workforce. |
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| Take a Career Interest Assessment |
| Explore Career Pathways |
| Discover Work-Based Learning Opportunities |
Apprenticeship and Trade Programs
Military Career Options
| Today’s Military | offers great resources for students considering the armed services |
| Air Force | https://www.airforce.com/ |
| Air National Guard | https://www.goang.com/ |
| Army | Program flyer |
| Army National Guard | https://www.nationalguard.com/ |
| Coast Guard | https://www.uscg.mil/ |
| Iowa National Guard | https://www.iowanationalguard.com/SitePages/Index.aspx |
| Marine Corps | https://www.marines.com/ |
| Navy | Program Flyer |
| Space Force | https://www.spaceforce.mil/ |
| Air Force ROTC | Recruiter Contact |
| UNI ROTC | Program Flyer |
| University of Iowa Air Force ROTC | Recruiter Contact |
| University of Iowa ROTC Programs | https://admissions.uiowa.edu/academics/military-programs |
Job Opportunities
| ASInc – Advance Services | Summer Pollinators Needed | See Flyer |
| Blairs Ferry Pet Hospital | Kennel Assistants Needed | See Flyer |
| CR Kernels Stadium | Concessions, Tickets, On Field Entertainment | See Flyer |
| CR Kernels – Prospect Meadows & Triple Play Park | Concessions workers needed | See Flyer |
| Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program | Seed and Root Crew. Ages 14-18 | See Flyer |
| Dry Goods | Part-Time Sales Associate. Age 16+ | See Flyer |
| Growing Futures | Summer Teammates Needed | See Flyer |
| Gwen’s Pet Grooming | Grooming Assistants Needed. Age 14+ | See App |
| Matthew 25 | Volunteer Opportunities | See Flyer |
| Nordstrom | Seasonal workers needed. Age 18+ | See Flyer |
| St. Pius X Panther Playhouse | Before/after school program assistance. Age 16+ | See Flyer |
The above opportunities are those we have received information about directly from the organization/employer.