Discover Your Career Path
Choosing or changing career paths is an important step in planning for college. Understanding your interests, skills, and goals can help you make informed decisions about your education and future career opportunities. Career exploration allows you to research different industries, job outlooks, and educational requirements to find the right fit for you.
At cafécollege, we provide free, personalized career advising to help students and adults explore career options and create a plan for success.
Interest Assessments
Find career paths that align with your interests and personality.
Alamo Colleges Career Coach
Discover majors and in-demand careers based on your interests.
MyTXFuture
Take a career interests quiz.
O*NET Interest Profiler
Find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work.
Texas Career Check Interest Profiler
Identify occupations relevant to your likes and interests.
Truity
Use Myer’s Briggs’ Personailty Types to discover career paths.
Explore Careers and Industries
Research careers that match your interests and skills. Learn about job duties, salary expectations, and employment demand. Use these tools to explore career options.
Texas OnCourse
Use this comprehensive guide for career and college planning.
O*NET Online
Explore occupations based on skills and interests.
Career OneStop
Get career advice from professionals in various fields.
Texas Career Check
Explore careers and wage data for Texas jobs.
Career Conversation Events
Learn from career professionals.
Understand Job Market & Salary Trends
Knowing salary ranges and job demand can help you plan your career path. Compare wages by occupation and location.
Texas Wages
Find salary data for careers in Texas.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) K-12
Learn about different careers and job growth.
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
Nationwide job outlook and earning potential.
Texas Reality Check
Understand how much you need to earn to afford your desired lifestyle.
Plan for College and Career Training
Different careers require different levels of education and training. Research college programs, trade schools, and apprenticeships.
My Next Move
Find training programs and career matches.
Workforce Solutions Career Exploration
Local job and training resources.
Need Help Exploring Career Options?
Visit cafécollege for free, one-on-one career advising. Our advisors can help you research careers, understand educational requirements, and plan your next steps.