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Career Information Center
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Career Information Center

The Career Information Center's (CIC) goal is to assist students with their job or career search. The wide variety of CIC resources available to students include: CIC computers, assessment testing, research, resource books and Career Cruising.

 
Assessment Testing

The CIC is staffed with a Career Information Specialist who is available to assist students with career step guidance. Career step guidance starts with a student taking an assessment test (either Career Scope or "The Ability Profiler" in Career Cruising) so they can indentify a variety of careers and jobs that are compatible with their interests and aptitude scores. After taking the assessment tests, students are guided to resources which help them research their career choices. They will discover useful information such as education needed, salary range, job descriptions and job outlook.

Career Scope:    Career Scope combines a student's interests with their aptitude to come up with compatible jobs the student might enjoy. The test takes about 45 minutes to complete and students can have the printed results within a few minutes. Career Scope also shows the education needed for particular jobs and if any special vocational classes are needed. This helps students select classes for the following year.
 
Career Cruising:    Career Cruising has been designed with one goal in mind: to help students plan their future. Career Cruising contains assessment tools, detailed job profiles, and post-secondary education information. Students can use this one program to help them select a career and plan their educational needs. This software is easy-to-use and can also be accessed on their home computer.
 
Education and Employment

The CIC also has several resource books and information on colleges and universities throughout Michigan. Students can request materials from a certain college or university through the CIC. Career Cruising also contains a large amount of information on almost every college, university, and trade/technical school in the country.

At the Career Information Center, resources and assistance for resumes, cover letters, and interview skilss are also available. Students may use the computers in the CIC Lab to design their cover letter and resume and print them on professional resume paper. Students may also check the available job postings for openings throughout Isabella County. Job postings are updated daily.

 

Career Information Center Features:

  • Occupational Resource Books
  • Computer Lab (six computers)
  • Career Cruising
  • College/University Information
  • Job Postings
  • Cover Letter, Resume help
  • Scholarships
  • Military Information
  • Financial Aid
   
Hours of Operation:   

Monday thru Friday

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

(Correlation to MPHS Calendar)

 
 
For more information contact:

Jeri Hansen

Career Information Specialist

(989) 775-2210 x 20861

jhansen@mtpleasant.edzone.net

Revised 11/2/11


It is the policy of the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in educational programs, activities or services and to comply with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. Questions or concerns regarding compliance with this policy may be directed to the: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, 720 N. Kinney Ave., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, (989) 775-2303