Students and Parents
CAREER offers the tools needed to make informed decisions about preparing for a post-secondary education, obtaining an industry recognized certification or simply choosing the right job or career to align your skills and interests.
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who have serious barriers to graduation and/or employment. Nationally, JAG has delivered consistent, compelling results – helping over one million young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities.
To learn more about JAG Indiana, click here.
Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate is a critical secondary education program for high school graduates who are committed to delivering employer-recognized employability skills as they prepare to join today’s workforce.
The recognized employability skills are recognized and vetted by Hoosier employees, community based organizations and post-secondary education institutions. These skills are designed to encourage students to meet the benchmarks that will assist them in their college or career goals.
To learn more about the Governor's Work Ethic Certification Program, click here.
Education Tools
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Adult Education Resources
Looking to better your skills and become more job ready? Learn more on how to gain the skills and knowledge you need by visiting the State of Indiana’s Adult Education Resources.
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College or University
Interested in moving on to a more traditional 4-year college or university after graduation? Our partners at the Commission for Higher Education has provided assistance information through the Learn More Indiana program.
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Completing High School Diploma and/or Equivalency
Are you in need of earning your high school diploma or high school equivalency? Learn more on how to connect to a Completion Program Partner in your area.
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High School Graduate
Visit Explore Careers to explore occupations within CAREER and learn more about career opportunities and the required education and/or training needed.
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Internships
An internship can help you gain marketing skills employers are looking for today and in the future. More information on Internships is available through Indiana INTERNet.
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K-12 School / Indiana Career Explorer
Indiana Career Explorer assists students, job seekers and others in exploring career paths and considering various occupations. For students grades 6 thru 12, Indiana Career Explorer assists in the completion of their required graduation plan.
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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide pathways to high-skilled, high-paying jobs. Learn about work-based learning and apprenticeship
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Training Opportunities
Many employers are looking for great talent and/or talent that has completed an industry recognized training program. If you are interested in receiving an industry certification, please access Learn About Education and Training within CAREER.
