Career Services

Whether you decide to take the Career Decisions course or meet with the Career Counselor individually, it is helpful to begin by assessing your level of readiness for making a career change.  You can do this by taking the NTC Career Needs Assessment below.  Complete it, print your results and share with the Career Counselor.  It’s a helpful start!

• Needs Assessment form.
• Career Decisions
• Take the Career Interest & Skill Assessment (CISA)  to search for NTC programs and occupations that match your interest and personality!

WisCareers provides resources for career assessment, information on careers to explore, educational paths for occupations, and helpful labor market information throughout the U.S. and specifically for Wisconsin.  Tools are available on how to complete a resume and cover letter.  Search Wisconsin employers by location and occupation and job opportunities on various web sites.
Access code for students: ntc – c697

Research occupations, national labor statistics, and find occupations matching your interests on O*NET

Changing Career Direction

Are you struggling with a career decision right now? Are you uncertain about the career for which you are preparing and afraid that redirection will hurt you further? What will your friends and family think?

The good news is that it is okay to redirect your career or program choice while you’re in school. If anything, we expect it to happen! But how do you get the support you need to see this decision through and minimize its impact on you and those around you? Here are a few things we’d recommend:

• First, seek the help of a Career Counselor.  They can help you sort through your priorities and connect you to resources.
• Take the time to learn more about your interests and abilities, what you value, and what’s driving your desire to make a decision. You can do this with the Career Counselor, or consider taking the Career Decisions course offered here at NTC.
• Learn as much as you can about careers you are considering. There are some great occupational websites to check out. Also consider talking to someone who does that job… they can give you a firsthand account!
• Discuss your impending decision or current unrest with your friends and family - they can help to support you through the transition.
• Remember that it’s better to redirect now… than when you are actually on the job!
• Take care of yourself. Remember to take time for yourself and don’t rush the decision.