Students

Planning for your future career is one of the smartest things you can do. There are many resources available to assist you with the career decision-making process which consists of three primary stages: career awareness, career exploration and career preparation. Not only will the skills you learn during the three stages assist you with your initial career, they will be of lifelong benefit to you as you explore new careers.

Congratulations on familiarizing yourself with the information available.

Fast Facts

Seventy-eight (78%) percent of students report that parents are primarily responsible for helping them plan for a career.
The bias toward pursuing a degree from a four-year college is pervasive regardless of interests or preferred career.
Students decisions are often based on personal interest as opposed to career opportunity. Very few students pick jobs based on availability and salary.
85% of twenty-first century jobs require postsecondary education.
South Carolina high school dropout rate is approaching 50%.
Technical colleges report that 25% of their students are four-year college graduates who are returning to the classroom to learn a skill.