College Prep. & Career Links

Teen Resources for "Life After High School"
(Note: These are third-party resources and organizations that are not maintained or funded by MCPL.)

Getting Started:

• KnowHow2GO Wisconsin -- (www.knowhow2gowisconsin.org)

• Exploring Career Information -- (www.bls.gov/k12) -- Maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, this site is specifically designed to help students explore career options based on their interests and preferences. (More in-depth, statistical data is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics main site at www.bls.gov.)

• Education Portal -- (education-portal.com) -- A resource hub for students and working professionals to research career paths, degree programs, and schools within their chosen disciplines. This was accomplished by a dedicated team of experts including educators, librarians, college counselors, career counselors, and journalists to provide practical information in both written and video formats.

• Test Prep Review -- (www.testprepreview.com) -- TestPrepReview.com is a free service of a nonprofit group of educators. This website was created to provide free practice test questions for students in a variety of career situations. The site contains a modular approach to learning the content on these exams.

Scholarships:

• State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) -- Provides links to financial aid programs and applications for schools throughout Wisconsin. HEAB is responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system.

Selecting a College:

• UW-Marathon County -- (www.uwmc.uwc.edu)

• Northcentral Technical College -- (www.ntc.edu)

• University of Wisconsin System -- (www.wisconsin.edu)

• WisconsinMentor -- (www.wisconsinmentor.org) Representing independent colleges and universities in Wisconsin, this website is designed to help students select a college, apply for admission, and explore financial options.

Finding a Career:

• Visit our "Resources for Job-Seekers" webpage.