Postsecondary education & training
See a possible career.
Find ways to prepare for it.
Move from an occupation of interest to areas of study, schools, geographic options, and occupation-related certifications—then bring what you learn into your Career Path.
Choose the work you want to investigate.
See subjects and program descriptions connected to it.
Narrow by state and city. Open provider websites.
Explore credentials and certifying organizations.
Investigate a requirement and add a development goal.
01 / Understand the preparation
The education picture
behind an occupation.
Career research includes the preparation the work is associated with. Education information and Job Zone context help you ask more useful questions before choosing a program.
- Use Job Zone information to understand the education, experience, and training typically associated with the work.
- Review education information alongside tasks and technologies.
- Distinguish a typical occupation profile from a specific employer’s requirements.
02 / A selected, real example
From occupation
to study and school listings.
Explore populated reports with selected options. Follow each stage of preparation research.
01 / Occupation & study
Connect the career to what you could study.
In Education and Training, choose the occupation, then inspect the areas of study and what those programs cover.
- Shown: Human Resources Specialists with Virginia selected.
- Read the area-of-study description to understand its subject matter.
- Compare the fields of study returned for the occupation.
Which area of study addresses the preparation I need?
02 / Schools & location
Find providers you can investigate.
Use geographic filters to make school listings more relevant to where you want to study.
- Select a state; the report also provides a city filter.
- Review school names, locations, and contact details.
- Open a school’s website to check its current program, delivery format, and admissions.
Which providers are realistic options for my circumstances?
03 / Certifications
Explore another part of the preparation picture.
Occupation-related Certifications is a separate report with credential and certifying-organization information.
- Review certification names and whether the report lists a core, specialty, or advanced type.
- Read the description and identify the certifying organization.
- Follow the organization’s information to check current prerequisites and credential requirements.
Is this credential relevant to my intended role—and what would it take to earn it?
Actual application captures. Provider listings, credentials, wages, and descriptions reflect the application’s source data. Verify current programs and credential rules directly with the provider.
03 / Know what each route answers
Education, training, and certification
answer different questions.
| Explore | What the platform shows | What to investigate next |
|---|---|---|
| Areas of study | Fields connected to an occupation, with descriptions of the subject matter. | Does the program address the knowledge or preparation I need? |
| Schools and programs | School listings, state/city filters, locations, contacts, and provider links. | Is the program offered now? What are its format, admissions, schedule, and cost? |
| Occupation-related certifications | Credential names, certifying organizations, types, descriptions, and organization links. | What prerequisites, assessment, experience, or renewal does the credential require? |
| My Career Path | Short-term and long-term development goals, with timeframes. | Which preparation step will I take first, and what will show progress? |
04 / Turn research into action
Find the route.
Then test the details.
A school listing is the beginning of an investigation. Make the next contact specific, and use what you learn to refine your plan.
See how My Career Path worksBring these questions to a provider.
- Which current program prepares me for this occupation?
- What admissions, prerequisites, or prior learning apply?
- What are the cost, schedule, location, and delivery format?
- Will the program meet the credential or licensing requirements I need?
- What should I do next, and by when?
Make your next move an informed one
Explore the career.
Understand the preparation.
Build your plan.
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ONE CONNECTED PROCESS
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