Career Resources
Career Guides and Other Information
- 10 Ways to Prepare Your Teens for College & Work – A guide for families
- Careers – Career resources, career guide, online education and degree directory
- Healthcare Career Guide
- RegisteredNursing.org – Compilation of information for students interested in a career in nursing
- Annual Labor Market Information – Provided by Missouri’s Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Measures labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The nation’s premier source for career information (provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- O*NET OnLine – Created for the U.S. Dept. of Labor; an excellent tool for career information and job analysis
Information on Internships and Occupations
- The Builders’ Association – Web resource for apprenticeship programs in the Greater Kansas City area
- KC Construction Trades – Contact information for various construction trades and apprenticeships across the KC Metro area
- Missouri Registered Apprenticeships – Apprentices learn while they work and gain critical business/industry skills
- Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development – click on the Workforce Development tab to access Missouri’s Job Search Resource
- Missouri Connections – A web-based resource to help Missouri Citizens determine their career interests, explore occupations, etc.
- Missouri Regional Outlook – The top 50 occupations for Missouri
- Career One Stop – Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
- Glassdoor – An inside look at jobs and companies
College Resources
Guides, Tips, and Other Information
- 10 Ways to Prepare Your Teens for College & Work – A guide for families
- Journey to College – Helps Missouri students and their families plan and pay for college
- Campus Program – University, college, and employment resources that guide you from high school to your dream job
- Campus Visit Checklist – How to make the most of your trip to a college/university
- CollegeBoard – Connecting students to college success and opportunity
- College Confidential – “The world’s largest college forum.”
- College Majors 101 – “The #1 Resource for College Majors Information”
- College Navigator – Sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard – Find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend
- Definitions of College Admissions Options – Helpful sheet that outlines the college admissions process
- Fair Opportunity Project – Free document produced and shared for students in the Midwest; comprehensive guide on college, how to apply and afford it, and then completing applications/recommendations
- Fastweb – Find your dream school and a way to pay for it
- Letters of Recommendation / Academic Resume – Form to give to your recommender, academic resume
- Missouri Dept. of Higher Education – Links and resources for high school students
- Princeton Review – “To help students achieve their aspirations through education.”
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search – Helping families and students understand how to pay for higher education and create a financial plan for all school years.
- Transition Year – Your source for emotional health at college
College Links To Help With Your Search (Community, Online, etc.)
- Accredited Online Schools & Colleges – A searchable directory of online colleges and universities that allows you to find a school that fits your needs
- ACT Scores Required for Admissions & Scholarships – Document updated annually for popular Missouri colleges/universities
- IB Transfer Credit by University – created by Dr. Rossiter, LSN IB Coordinator
- Affordable Colleges Online – Resources on distance learning and a variety of general college resources are linked
- Metropolitan Community Colleges – A popular educational destination for many LSR7 graduates
- NAIA – The governing body of small collegiate athletic programs
- NCAA Eligibility Center – Explore Div 1 and 2 eligibility requirements for collegiate sports as well as register to participate
- OnlineSchools.org – Search the most extensive database of online schools
- Online Colleges Database – A database of 2 and 4-year colleges in Missouri
Community Resources
Lee’s Summit Community
- Adolescent Counseling/ Addiction
- Bill assistance/ Temporary Housing/ Food Banks
- CAPA – Child Abuse Prevention Association
- Catholic Charities – Various Services
- Coldwater
- Community Resource Guide
- Grief Support
- Harvesters Community Food Network
- Hillcrest Transitional Housing
- Survivors of Domestic Abuse
- Lee’s Summit CARES
- Lee’s Summit Social Services
- MOCSA – Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
- Pro Deo Youth Center
- Rachel House – Pregnancy resource
- reStart
- Runaway Hotline
- Salvation Army
- Smiles Change Lives
Counseling
- Crittenton Children’s Center
- House of Hope – Faith-Based Counseling Resource for Teens
- Joshua Center Therapeutic Services
- Rediscover
- Research Psychiatric
Military Resources
- Careers in the Military – Explore career opportunities within the military
- Military.com – Considered the largest military and veteran organization; resources, insider tips, scholarships, and more!
- U.S. Air Force – The official home page of the U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army – The official home page of the U.S. Army
- U.S. Coast Guard – The official home page of the U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Marine Corps – The official home page of the U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Navy – The official home page of the U.S. Navy