Goals & Pathways
To get a job you love, you want to be as highly qualified as you can be. Setting goals will help you reach your personal best as will choosing a pathway that optimizes your skills and talents.
Goals--Setting the CourseLong-term and short-term goals are important for reaching your full potential. The iSeek link below will take you to a webpage where there are helpful hints for setting practical, realistic goals. If you prefer watching a video, click on the images below for helpful videos.
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Videos on Goal Setting
Click on the image above to learn about S.M.A.R.T. goal planning. Get a pencil! You may want to take some notes.
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This video offers career planning tips along with goal setting ideas. Great information in a short amount of time!
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Clicking on the image above will take you to CA Career Café's tips for setting goals. This site has lots of awesome information. Don't skip this resource!
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Pathways--Reaching the GoalsSo, you've set a few goals. Now you need to find the pathway to make those goals come true. You may think there are many roads to your final destination, but that may not be the case. Some career choices require you follow a specific course of action. Below are websites that may help you find the course of action best for you.
Career One Stop Videos
Hay videos en español también. CA Career Café Career Options PPL Free Career Training Videos |
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Now let's look at the different pathways you may opt to take. Below each pathway there are links to websites that can assist you with the steps necessary to follow that path. Remember, the staff at MALC can help you choose the best path for you. Stop in sometime. You are always welcome!
Pathway #1
Colleges & Universities |
Pathway #2
Trade Schools |
Pathway #3
Apprenticeships |
Pathway #4
Military |
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Finding a good college or university can be tricky. These websites offer you assistance in choosing a school that fits your goals.
RU Ready College Planning U.S. Dept. of Ed. College Scorecard Education Planner--Find Schools ND Colleges/Universities Ed2Go |
Some occupations require that you be trained by a trade school. Click on the links below to explore this option.
RWM Vocational Careers TrainND Ed2Go Next Steps (a CNA training program) JobsND |
Apprentices and interns are learning a position or trade as they work with others already working in those careers.
Learn about Internships USA Internships Learn about Apprenticeships ND Workforce Dev Apprenticeships Jobs ND Apprenticeships |
Uncle Sam is still looking for men and women of excellence to serve in the armed forces--a great pathway to success!
Army Air Force Navy Marines Coast Guard |
Financial Aid
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No matter what pathway you take, it is going to cost you time and money to achieve your goals. Don't despair, though!
You might be eligible for financial aid! Click the links below to learn more! Financial Aid - Are you ready?
Planning site from ND.gov RUReady.ND.gov Looking for loans for College & University? Make sure you complete the FAFSA! For information and help completing the FAFSA, click here! |
Congratulations! You now have goals and a pathway to achieve them.
Click on the button below to continue on to tips for finding employment.
Click on the button below to continue on to tips for finding employment.