Career Exploration Resources for Anderson Students

Exploring your career interests early will help you make better decisions about your high school courses, college major, and future career path. Anderson HS students have access to two powerful, free tools for career exploration: Naviance and My Texas Future.

1. Schoolinks Career Exploration - Coming Soon!

2. My Texas Future Career Tools

About My Texas Future
My Texas Future is a free resource from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to help Texas students explore education and career pathways.

How to Access

1. Go to https://mytexasfuture.org/.

2. Select the "Explore Careers" section.

3. No login is required, but you can create a free account to save your progress.

Career Exploration Features

• Texas Career Check – Explore occupations, salaries, and demand in Texas.

• Programs of Study – Learn which college programs lead to your desired career.

• Workforce Trends – See which jobs are growing in Texas and the skills needed for them.

• Interest and Skills Assessments – Get personalized career suggestions.

Tips for Using My Texas Future Effectively

• Compare careers by salary, growth rate, and required education.

• Use the “Programs” section to find Texas colleges that offer your intended major.

• Check the “Job Market” section to see hiring trends in your region.

3. How to Get Started

1. Complete a Career Assessment in Naviance.

2. Explore Career Profiles in both Naviance and My Texas Future.

3. Compare Majors and Schools that match your career goals.

4. Share Your Results with your counselor, teachers, or family to plan your courses and post-high school options.

4. Other Recommended Career Exploration Resources

• Capital Area Workforce Solutions 

  • Workforce Solutions Apprenticeship Resources

  • Workforce Solutions Union Based Apprenticeships

• • Healthcare Occupation Packet

• Climb the Ladder ATX - https://www.climbtheladderctx.com/

• O*NET Online – https://www.onetonline.org/
  Search careers, skills, and future job outlook nationwide.

• BigFuture by College Board – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/career-search
  Explore careers, salaries, required education, and related majors.

  • Big Future Career Quiz

• Texas OnCourse Middle & High School Tools – https://texasoncourse.org/students/
  Interactive quizzes and videos on careers and college readiness.

• CareerOneStop – https://www.careeronestop.org/
  Interest assessments, videos of real professionals, and career comparison tools.

• Roadtrip Nation Videos in Naviance!

• Become a Firefighter in Austin, Texas

• Become a Plumber in Austin, Texas

• RegisteredNursing.Org - Steps to Becoming an RN, Nursing Schools in Texas

Need Help?
Visit the College & Career Center (Room 133) during lunch or after school.