Whether you work in a high school setting or an agency such as Employment Security,
WorkSource Center or the Department of Social and Health Services, this site offers the resources and links for you to make
a difference.
Using this Site to Help Students
Help students and clients discover their strengths and find the right school. Walk
them through the steps of applying and paying for college and much more.
Career Interest Survey
Based on the States’ Career Clusters Initiative, this career interest
survey can get your student thinking about
possible career options.
Career Demand and Wage Information
Find out the career demand and wage information for what your client's chosen career pays and how much demand she will
find for those skills.
What Do I Do Next?
After narrowing down which path a student wants to follow and which college to attend,
he is ready to launch into the next steps:
admissions, financial aid, campus visits and more.
Paying For College
College students are more likely to drop out due to personal debt and money management
issues than low grades. Help your students get started toward financial health and
to locate sources of funds to pay for college.
Search for a College
Are you looking for a college close to home? Or across the state? Interested in
certain majors and programs? Big city or small town? Try our college search tool.
Resources
Counselor Workshops
Download the Fall 2009 Washington Council Counselor Workshops community and technical college presentation:
How to Order CHECK OUT A COLLEGE Brochures
The brochure "CHECK OUT A COLLEGE – Professional-Technical and Career Education
through Washington Community and Technical Colleges" is now available. It replaces
the popular CAREERS brochure.
Contact outreach services or the public information office at your local community
or technical college or order online from the Washington State Department of Printing
website:
- Click the General Store link
- Create an account, or login
- Go to the Store Lobby
- Shop by Item Type, select Brochures Check Out A College
Useful Links