Follow the steps below to assist you in seeking career awareness and possible career options for your future. Each of these steps represents an important activity in your career planning and job search process. 

  Step 1: Assessment

At this step you identify your skills,interests,values, and abilities,this helps you focus on a list of possible careers.To get more information on this step, click on link below:

Riley Guide to self- assessment: http://www.rileyguide.com/assess.html

  Step 2: Career Exploration

At this step you want to gather as much information as you can about careers and occupations in your area of interest.  You can do this in many ways. Below are links to sites of interest.

	Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov./oco/
	Illinois Career Resource Network: http://www.ilworkinfo.com/icrn.htm
	Career Voyages: http://www.careervoyages.gov/
	America's Career Infonet: http://www.acinet.org/acinet/default.asp

  Step 3: Decision Making 

Now that you’ve explored careers it’s time to make a decision.  The link below will help you make that decision.

Riley Guide-Choosing a career path:  http://www.rileyguide.com/careers.html#carsel

  Step 4: Consider Options Individuals with Disabilities

	DisabilityInfo.gov: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
	Job Accommodation Network: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
	DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/
	Illinois Department of Employment Security: http://www.ides.state.il.us/individual/youth/default.asp
	Youth Resource Links: http://www.nyec.org/youth.htm